"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.

"Roundabout entrance cleared after semi strikes two vehicles"

From The Journal Times.com:

February 03, 2015 1:52 pm  •  Journal Times staff

"RACINE - A semi truck briefly blocked the Sixth Street entrance to the Downtown roundabout Tuesday afternoon after striking two vehicles, according to police.

"The semi was apparently trying to park on Sixth Street just before the roundabout when it backed into a city bus, according to police on the scene.

"The impact broke off the bus' side mirror, and the semi also reportedly skimmed the side mirror of another car parked on Sixth Street, police said.

"The westbound Sixth Street roundabout entrance by City Hall, 730 Washington Ave., was closed before 2 p.m., although the roundabout itself remained open. The entrance was cleared by 2:15 p.m."

Read more: http://journaltimes.com/roundabout-entrance-cleared-after-semi-strikes-two-vehicles/article_f09d369e-ad8d-5787-aa2b-38e4d62d6797.html


I can't wait for the gangsters and drug dealers to encounter the proposed roundabout at Douglas Ave. and Hamilton St.  I bet that within a week, a vehicle will get air from driving right through the middle of the thing.