Carmel is the "Roundabout Capitol of the U.S." with over 150 roundabouts, more than any city in the country. It's unique traffic engineering pays off with shorter commutes and higher traffic safety ratings, with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety attributing them to a dramatic decline in severe accidents.
CBS News reporter Kris Van Cleave visited Carmel in 2021 to discuss how turning more intersections into roundabouts increased safety while cutting down on gas costs and helping the environment.