Roundabout Safety
A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection where traffic moves counter clockwise around a centre island. Roundabouts can help to:
- Reduce traffic congestion
- Improve traffic flow
- Increase safety
- Reduce idling and air pollution
- Improve neighbourhood appearance
It is important that students, parents, and other community members know their responsibilities at roundabout as a pedestrian or a driver. These resources were created in collaboration with the London-Middlesex Road Safety Committee to promote the safe and accurate use of roundabouts as a walker, wheeler, wheeler (e.g. travelling by bike, skateboard, scooter etc.), or a driver.
Roundabout Safety Toolkit
We have created a guide that contains all the information needed to promote the safe use of roundabouts. These resources centre around three themes: Walk Safely; Wheel Safely; and Drive Safely. In this guide you will find resources such as a facilitator's guide, school announcements and newsletters, and activities with curriculum connections.
Educational Video
Watch Tony the Streetwise Cat Presents Crossing Safely Roundabouts
Check out the social media messages in the Roundabout Toolkit to share the video.
Safety Presentations
Two safety presentations have been put together:
- Roundabout Safety Presentation for Students (Grades FDK to 3) (will be uploaded soon)
- Roundabout Safety Presentation for Parents (Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation)
Please see the Roundabout Toolkit for presentation scripts.
Posters (11 x 17)
Colouring Sheets (8.5 x 11)
Activities with Curriculum Connections
The activities in the Roundabout Toolkit have been developed to educate students about how to use a roundabout safely. These activities are connected to the elementary school curriculum and focus on students as pedestrians in the roundabout.
Activity Resources
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iSpy |
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Safe or Not Safe |
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Spot the Roundabout Safety Mistakes |