Will property owners on Far Hills Ave find it difficult to enter Far Hills Ave during rush hour? No more so than they do today. As explained above, gaps will be created when vehicular traffic is stopped by the traffic signals at Patterson Rd and at Schantz Ave, just as they are today.

Will headlights of vehicles in the roundabout shine into neighboring homes? It is possible that this might occur in a select few locations, but it could be mitigated with grading and landscaping.

Will the vehicle noise from a roundabout be greater than with a traditional traffic signal? No, vehicle noise should not change. Noise caused by vehicles accelerating from a stop condition is expected to decrease.

Will the roundabout decrease the value of neighboring properties? The roundabout would slow down vehicular traffic. It is anticipated that the “traffic calming” effect of the roundabout is more compatible with the residential character of the area. The roundabout design offers myriad options for enhancing the landscape within the Five Points public right-of-way. Greatly reduced vehicle speeds and improved landscaping may in fact increase property values.

How will the roundabout impact Harman School drop-offs/pick-ups on Oakwood Ave? Given that northbound Oakwood Ave (south of Far Hills Ave) does not connect to the roundabout, some current Harman School traffic patterns may need to be adjusted for traffic having destinations north of Five Points.

Is one northbound Far Hills Ave lane adequate to address rush hour traffic? Yes. The roadway capacity analysis using future traffic volumes shows that one through lane is adequate. While there is sufficient public right-of-way to include a second through lane, it is not justified or recommended. Better safety performance is expected with a single northbound lane exiting the roundabout on Far Hills Ave.