News conference/media availability - Indiana mayor to speak on roundabout experience

June 16, 2009

What:
One of the nation’s top advocates of roundabouts to improve intersection traffic flow and safety, Jim Brainard, the Mayor of Carmel, Indiana, will speak in the Green Bay area Thursday night June 18. Prior to his presentation to more than 300 government and business leaders, he’ll hold a news conference/media availability to talk about his experience with roundabouts.

Who:
Jim Brainard, the Mayor of Carmel, Indiana - a city that will have more than 60 roundabouts installed by 2011 in order to remove traffic signals and improve traffic flow - will speak of his experiences with the new traffic systems during his 13 years in office.

Why:
To openly discuss the controversies surrounding roundabouts, answer questions, and explore Carmel’s experience with roundabouts.

When:
Thursday, June 18
3:30 p.m. (Presentation to government leaders begins at 6:30.)

Where:
The SC Grand Banquet and Convention Center
1250 Mid-Valley Drive
De Pere, WI
Phone: (920) 330-9901
www.scgrand.com http://www.scgrand.com

For more information, contact:
Kris Schuller, US 41 Project Communication Manager
(920) 492-4109, kris.schuller@dot.wi.gov