"Mount Pleasant to discuss roundabout"

From The Journal Times.com: 

MARK SCHAAF mark.schaaf@journaltimes.com   6 hrs ago  4

"MOUNT PLEASANT — The Mount Pleasant Village Board may vote on a resolution tonight opposing a roundabout at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Durand Avenue.

"The state Department of Transportation is evaluating whether to put a roundabout or new traffic signals at the intersection as part of a reconstruction of Durand Avenue (Highway 11), from Kearney Avenue to Highway 32. 

"A resolution in front of the board supports 'maintaining a traditional-style intersection with automatic signal lights,' according to a meeting agenda. Other resolutions related to the project call for maintaining vehicular access to Durand Avenue from Capital Drive and a reduced median on Durand allowing large trucks to drive over it if necessary. 

"The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive. 

"The DOT's preliminary plans for Durand Avenue also include new pavement, storm sewer repair, bicycle accommodations, improved pedestrian accommodations, new sidewalk on the south side of the road and new street lighting.

"Construction is tentatively set for 2020, at the earliest."

Read more:  http://journaltimes.com/news/local/mount-pleasant-to-discuss-roundabout/article_f86fe0b4-b11d-5b14-b2ce-b365b81ad95c.html


Interesting comment on the Journal Times story:

MarkH Mar 28, 2016 5:54pm

"Why is this community so provincial and anti- roundabout? Why not trust the traffic and highway professionals? These reduce accidents. Does the village board know more than DOT professionals?"
Mark Hertzberg

Mr. Hertzberg, of course, is a retired photographer from the Journal Times.  In fact, I think he may have headed the photography department when he retired.  I've always admired Mr. Hertzberg's photographic talents, if not his opinions.  I believe that he cares deeply for Racine.