Articles continue to flood the media about the merits of traffic roundabouts that increase public safety, save fuel and more efficiently handle traffic flow. An additional benefit of a roundabout is that they force motorists to slow down on approach and ‘calm’ traffic flow. Both Butler and Warren counties are continuing to add roundabouts.
It is my opinion, it is not too late for Columbia Township and Mariemont to revisit the feasibility for a roundabout at Murray and Plainville. This five or six way intersection is confusing to motorists and pedestrians alike and calls into play real safety concerns. Why a roundabout at this location was opposed initially is a mystery to me and most everyone I have talked to. Maybe someone can shed some light on why this community improvement was initially voted down even as it was fully funded with public monies.
Further commentary by Rick Greiwe
Completely agree. This intersection is a nuisance – and hazard – which could be easily addressed by this fantastic proposal (http://www.mariemont.com/case-for-a-roundabout/). It would be great to see some public improvements like this coincide with the immense amount of private investment that has taken place in Mariemont recently.