从 9 月 23 日开始，伊利诺伊州罗克福德市在一项试验中将事故减少 50% 后，拆除环形交叉路口的交通桶以改善紧急通道。 Starting Sept 23, Rockford, IL removes traffic barrels at a roundabout to improve emergency access, following a 50% accident reduction in a trial.

从9月23日起,伊利诺伊州洛克福德将拆除主街和奥本街环路的交通控制桶,以加强紧急车辆进出,同时保持单一通道。 Beginning September 23, Rockford, Illinois, will remove traffic control barrels at the Main Street and Auburn Street roundabout to enhance emergency vehicle access while keeping it a single lane. 先前的一个试点方案显示,三个月的事故减少了50%。 A previous pilot program showed a 50% reduction in accidents over three months. 伊利诺伊州运输部支持正在进行的评价,以便在安全和效率之间取得平衡,尽管在高峰时期可能会出现较长的延误。 The Illinois Department of Transportation supports ongoing evaluations to balance safety with efficiency, although longer delays may occur during peak times.