May 27—Nearly $87 million in state funding will be invested into 28 roadway safety projects in 22 Ohio counties over the next six years, Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation announced this week. The majority of the projects will focus on improving dangerous intersections, including $11 million of the funding going toward […]
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Fort Worth claims roundabouts are safer traffic devices. Here’s how to use one
Roundabouts have been nicknamed “death traps” by Fort Worth residents, and the city is full of them. There will be even more in the future. According to the City of Fort Worth, “A roundabout is one of several types of circular road junctions or intersections at which traffic is slowed down and enters a one-way […]
Dual roundabouts set to be first piece of North Hamilton Crossing
May 8—The first bit of construction for the multi-year and multi-million-dollar North Hamilton Crossing project is expected to start in September 2026. This is pending tonight’s Hamilton City Council’s approval of a third intergovernmental agreement with the Butler County Transportation Improvement District (TID). This agreement would authorize the city to match federal grant funding to […]
State planning several roundabouts in Madison County
Apr. 5—ANDERSON — Although numerous roundabouts can be found in neighboring Hamilton County, few are located in Madison County. That could change over the next several years. Currently, three roundabouts are at Exit 219 on Interstate 69 and Indiana 38 in Pendleton and a fourth is at the entrance to Pendleton Heights High School. The […]
Sarasota, Manatee counties, state rolling out roundabouts in greater numbers
Like them or not, roundabouts and traffic circles have been built in increasing numbers on Sarasota and Manatee county roads in the last five years. The changes have brought mixed feelings in commuters, many saying inexperienced and uneducated drivers are unsure of how to properly go with the traffic flow. “I avoid them if possible,” […]