Johnson County... is... ROUNDABOUT COUNTRY!

This only caught my attention because I have a friend living in Johnson County (Olathe), KS. But Johnson County, KS may be on track to be the roundabout capitol of the U.S. I found this list of existing, under construction, under design, and planned roundabouts for Johnson County:

Existing Roundabouts

1. Olathe, KS (Johnson Co.), Sheridan Road/Ridgeview Road/Dennis Avenue, Single-Lane
2. Olathe, KS (Johnson Co.), Sheridan & Clairborne, Single-Lane
   
3. Olathe, KS (Johnson Co.), Sheridan/Ridgeview Road & Rogers Road, Multi-Lane
   
4. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway& Monticello Road, Double-Lane
   
5. Overland Park, KS (Johnson Co.), 110th & Lamar, Double-Lane
6. Overland Park, KS (Johnson Co.) – 141st & Bluejacket, Single Lane
   

Roundabouts Under Construction

1. Olathe, KS (Johnson Co.), Ridgeview & Loula, Single-Lane
2. Overland Park, KS (Johnson Co.),133rd & Lamar, Single Lane

Roundabouts Planned or Under Design

1. Olathe, KS (Johnson Co.), Kansas City Road & Nelson, Single Lane
2. Olathe, KS (Johnson Co.) Kansas City Road & Buchanan, Single Lane
3. Olathe, KS (Johnson Co.) 167th, from Ridgeview to Blackbob (Lackman) (7 roundabouts)
4. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway & Clare, Double Lane
5. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway & Gleason, Double Lane
6. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway & Mize
7. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway & Canyon Creek
8. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway & High School West
9. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway & Fire Station
10. Lenexa, KS (Johnson Co.), Prairie Star Parkway & Hospital
11. Overland Park, KS (Johnson Co.) Santa Fe & Conser, Single Lane
12. Overland Park, KS (Johnson Co.) 123rd & Lamar, Single Lane

Now that is alot of roundabouts! If you are interested, I found the list here. Actually, the list included all roundabouts for the state of Kansas, but I wanted to draw attention to the Johnson County roundabouts.

I also found this video clip of an accident at a signalized intersection... it is a serious accident, you've been warned.