Roundabouts: Right of way or wrong direction for city?

AIRWAY HEIGHTS –The city has needs it would like to be funded with approval from state legislature. Council held a discussion on what exact needs should be addressed at its Nov. 9 study session.

Spoiler: Roundabouts weren’t a popular idea.

City manager Albert Tripp shared a draft of six legislative agenda requests. The biggest discussion came over the city’s desire to request $750,000 in transportation funding for a new roundabout at Highway 2 and Lawson Street. The city has already secured $350,000 for the project.

Many council and staff members shared disapproval with adding new roundabouts....