Given the potential for up to 3 inches of rainfall through Thursday, coupled with an excessively wet spring and summer, we have made the decision to close Linder’s Lot for the 34th Annual Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals. As a result, move-in will be as follows: Thursday, July 17 8 a.m.: Swap meet vendors will move in via the State Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate. We will credential and park swap meet vendors as quickly as possible. 3 p.m.: Race cars will move in via the State Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate and immediately park. Once parked, racers and crew can go underneath the Ohio CAT Grandstands to purchase credentials. NOTE: There is no overnight holding lot. Friday, July 18 8 a.m.: Swap meet Vendors will move-in via the State Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate. We will credential and park swap meet vendors as quickly as possible. 8 a.m.: Race cars will move-in via the State Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate. 8 a.m.: Car Show will enter through the State Route 18 Summit Gate. 8 a.m. Camping & Motorhome Guests will enter as advertised through the State Route 18 Wilson’s Gate. NOTE: There is no overnight holding lot. We look forward to seeing you at the 34th Annual Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals! — Bill
Stop: Does Norwalk Need a Roundabout? No, But ODOT Thinks We Do
The proposed roundabout is not designed to accommodate high volume special event traffic.

Does Norwalk Need a Roundabout? No, But ODOT Thinks We Do!

Disadvantages of Roundabouts:

 

  • One Size Does Not Fit All – ODOT’s proposed roundabout is not well suited for heavy truck, agricultural and construction vehicles and is not designed to accommodate high volume special event traffic.

 

  • A 2016 study revealed more property damage accidents were being caused in roundabouts than intersections.

 

  • Emergency Vehicle Priority– No priority to emergency vehicles. Roundabouts give equal treatment to every approach.

 

  • Yield Confusion– Property damage crashes often increase due to confusion about yielding upon entry and exact vehicle path for each turning movement. In some cases, the increase in property damage crashes can result in an increase in the overall number of total crashes at a site.

 

  • Unbalanced Traffic Flow– At peak hours, for heavy truck traffic and for high traffic volume special events, roundabouts do not work well because excessive traffic from one direction with right of way can completely stop all other traffic causing congestion in other directions.

 

  • Bad Weather Navigation– Roundabout entries can be difficult to navigate, particularly in areas prone to lots of snow and ice. Stopping a passenger car or a heavy commercial vehicle in rough weather conditions is tough and can be even more challenging by adding in a roundabout curve in the road.

 

  • Difficult Pedestrian Crossing– Difficult to cross for pedestrian with vision impairments. Individuals with low vision or that are blind will have difficulty determining when traffic is yielding to them to cross.

We urge you to reach out to ODOT District Environment Coordinator, Mr. Donald Rostofer and insist that common sense prevail. State your objection to the roundabout. If not, business on the Route 20 Corridor will be harmfully impacted!

Please contact:

Ohio Department Of Transportation, District 3

906 Clark Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805

Phone: (419) 207-7178

E-mail: Donald.Rostofer@dot.ohio.gov

This advertisement was paid for by concerned trucking, agricultural, construction and entertainment companies located and doing business in Norwalk, Ohio.
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