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    Circular bridge in Shanghai

    New round-about circular bridge in Shanghai:

    Here.

    Notice the generous set-backs and use of escalators.
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    Quote Originally posted by Streck View post
    New round-about circular bridge in Shanghai:

    Here.

    Notice the generous set-backs and use of escalators.
    Built by Agenda 21 funds, of course. Interesting, thanks. I like this scene and the architectural mix:

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    it is beautiful. No way commie planning can accomplish something something like that. Oh wait...
    But seriously, great way to connect round-a-bout intersections. Might be useful in a place like Vegas.
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    It seems like it'd be a good idea at any major intersection, not just round-a-bouts. Of course that'd be pretty cost prohibitive.

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    Quote Originally posted by dvdneal View post
    it is beautiful. No way commie planning can accomplish something something like that. Oh wait...
    But seriously, great way to connect round-a-bout intersections. Might be useful in a place like Vegas.
    They have these in Vegas!
    http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Las+Ve...k,+Nevada&z=18
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    Quote Originally posted by DetroitPlanner View post
    I don't know what's scarier.. newly built ped crossing bridges in Las Vegas or the fact that the google maps image actually show tons of people using 'em...

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    I was thinking full round style with access to all corners, not just the up and over.
    Besides, they could put some slot machines on it and pay for themselves.
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