The LuLac Edition #4,073, May 15th, 2019

WRITE ON WEDNESDAY

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This week’s “Write On Wednesday” is about the silly road constructions they call Roundabouts. As far as I’m concerned the only “Roundabout” I want to hear about is from YES.

But I digress. Here’s a great letter to the Citizens’ Voice.

ROUNDABOUT UNNECESSARY

Editor: I read with bewilderment and disappointment about the planned Lehman Twp. construction of PennDOT’s latest “fix” to their addiction to the roundabout concept (May 1). They apparently have “discovered” a traffic problem that even the residents of Lehman Twp. didn’t know existed. What insight.
According to PennDOT spokesman Michael Taluto, the roundabout is seen as “the most efficient option.” With all due respect, I disagree with Mr. Taluto, who obviously is privy to reams of data on highway safety.
I believe two options would be more efficient and a prudent use of our outrageous gas tax funds. Paint the white “fog” lines regularly so drivers are aware of the right side of lane boundaries during night time and inclement weather and fill the craters that have evolved from pothole status.
It was stated in the article, that the roundabout is years away from opening. I hope the residents of Lehman Twp. take solace in the fact that “years” in PennDOT parlance means “decades” in reality.
Edward Tomaszewski
SWOYERSVILLE