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Randylyon at 18:24, 25 April 2026

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	On January 28th, city officials announced that construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court at a cost estimated at $1.5 million dollars. (12)		On January 28th, city officials announced that construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court at a cost estimated at $1.5 million dollars. (12)

			The council unanimously approved the purchase of Butt's Florist during its meeting on Monday, April 20, 2016. The property sits at the corner of University Avenue. The city plans to replace the three-way stop at University Avenue and Asbury Road with a roundabout. The city has been considering the project for the past 15 years. The project will also include beautifying the east-west corridor. (13)


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	12. Kruse, John, "Routes Cleared for 2023 Road Projects," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 28, 2023, p. 1A		12. Kruse, John, "Routes Cleared for 2023 Road Projects," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 28, 2023, p. 1A

			13. "City Council OKs Flower Shop Purchase for Dubuque Roundabout," KWWL.com Online, April 22, 2016

Randylyon at 19:54, 3 February 2023

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	In May, 2018 the city council approved of plans for the University and North Grandview roundabout. The cost of the project was, at $1.5 million, a bit higher than expected.		In May, 2018 the city council approved of plans for the University and North Grandview roundabout. The cost of the project was, at $1.5 million, a bit higher than expected.

			On January 28th, city officials announced that construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court at a cost estimated at $1.5 million dollars. (12)

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	11. "Dubuque Roundabout Projects Get Funding Boost," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 22, 2017, p. 11A		11. "Dubuque Roundabout Projects Get Funding Boost," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 22, 2017, p. 11A

			12. Kruse, John, "Routes Cleared for 2023 Road Projects," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 28, 2023, p. 1A

Randylyon at 02:15, 17 May 2018

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	In January, 2017 more than $3 million in federal transit money was awarded. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study board set more than $1.35 million to improve east-west traffic conditions through the city. That was in addition to the nearly $5 million previously awarded for the $11 million project of constructing three roundabouts along University Avenue through the federally designated transportation planning agency. DMATS also awarded $200,000 for the planned roundabout at University and North Grandview. (11)		In January, 2017 more than $3 million in federal transit money was awarded. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study board set more than $1.35 million to improve east-west traffic conditions through the city. That was in addition to the nearly $5 million previously awarded for the $11 million project of constructing three roundabouts along University Avenue through the federally designated transportation planning agency. DMATS also awarded $200,000 for the planned roundabout at University and North Grandview. (11)

			In May, 2018 the city council approved of plans for the University and North Grandview roundabout. The cost of the project was, at $1.5 million, a bit higher than expected.

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Randylyon at 18:46, 3 February 2017

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	In December 2016 an announcement was made that the Iowa Department of Transportation had awarded the City of Dubuque a grant of $500,000 for the construction of a roundabout at North Grandview and University avenues. Work was expected to begin in the summer of 2018 after the city had obtained additional funding and the city council had approved the project. (10)		In December 2016 an announcement was made that the Iowa Department of Transportation had awarded the City of Dubuque a grant of $500,000 for the construction of a roundabout at North Grandview and University avenues. Work was expected to begin in the summer of 2018 after the city had obtained additional funding and the city council had approved the project. (10)

			In January, 2017 more than $3 million in federal transit money was awarded. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study board set more than $1.35 million to improve east-west traffic conditions through the city. That was in addition to the nearly $5 million previously awarded for the $11 million project of constructing three roundabouts along University Avenue through the federally designated transportation planning agency. DMATS also awarded $200,000 for the planned roundabout at University and North Grandview. (11)

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	10. Barton, Thomas J. "Roundabout Get Boost From State," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 15, 2016, p. 1		10. Barton, Thomas J. "Roundabout Get Boost From State," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 15, 2016, p. 1

			11. "Dubuque Roundabout Projects Get Funding Boost," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 22, 2017, p. 11A

Randylyon at 21:20, 21 December 2016

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	At the Iowa Streets and Roads Conference held the last week of September, 2016 the City of Dubuque received the Tom McDonald Safety Award. This presentation recognized individuals, agencies or programs that contributed to significant improvements in traffic safety at the local level. (9)		At the Iowa Streets and Roads Conference held the last week of September, 2016 the City of Dubuque received the Tom McDonald Safety Award. This presentation recognized individuals, agencies or programs that contributed to significant improvements in traffic safety at the local level. (9)

			In December 2016 an announcement was made that the Iowa Department of Transportation had awarded the City of Dubuque a grant of $500,000 for the construction of a roundabout at North Grandview and University avenues. Work was expected to begin in the summer of 2018 after the city had obtained additional funding and the city council had approved the project. (10)

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	9. "Dubuque Roundabout Receives Safety Award," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 1, 2016, p. 6B		9. "Dubuque Roundabout Receives Safety Award," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 1, 2016, p. 6B

			10. Barton, Thomas J. "Roundabout Get Boost From State," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 15, 2016, p. 1

Randylyon at 13:47, 1 October 2016

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	[[Image:roundabout.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]ROUNDABOUT. A roundabout is a type of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island. So-called "modern" roundabouts require entering traffic to give way to traffic already in the circle and ~~optimally~~ observe various design rules to increase safety. (1)		[[Image:roundabout.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|]]ROUNDABOUT. A roundabout is a type of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island. So-called "modern" roundabouts require entering traffic to give way to traffic already in the circle and observe various design rules to increase safety. (1)

	In August 2014 Dubuque came closer to having its first roundabout when the city council voted 7-0 to approve an application for a $500,000 Traffic Safety Improvement Grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation. If granted, the funds would be used to change the five-way intersection of North Grandview Avenue, Delhi and Grace [[STREETS]]. (2)		In August 2014 Dubuque came closer to having its first roundabout when the city council voted 7-0 to approve an application for a $500,000 Traffic Safety Improvement Grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation. If granted, the funds would be used to change the five-way intersection of North Grandview Avenue, Delhi and Grace [[STREETS]]. (2) An estimated 19,000 vehicles daily travel through the intersection. (3)

	In March 2015 it was announced that the $500,000 request had been approved ~~and that~~ work would probably begin in 2016. To install the roundabout and not acquire any of the adjacent private properties a single-lane roundabout would used. ~~An estimated 19,000 vehicles travel daily through the intersection. (3)~~		In March 2015 it was announced that the $500,000 request had been approved; work would probably begin in 2016. To install the roundabout and not acquire any of the adjacent private properties a single-lane roundabout would be used.

	The ~~city announced that it would start the process to select a design consultant. This came after the~~ city council in May voted to approve a funding agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation that included a $500,000 traffic safety grant ~~for the project~~. The city would ~~bear~~ the remaining $200,000 of the project which was planned for construction during the summer of 2016. (4) In addition to the North Grandview-Delhi roundabout, ~~others~~ were planned for intersections on University Avenue--at Loras Blvd., Asbury Road, and at Pennsylvania Avenue. (5)		The city council in May voted to approve the funding agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation that included a $500,000 traffic safety grant. The city would pay the remaining $200,000 of the project which was planned for construction during the summer of 2016. (4) In addition to the North Grandview-Delhi roundabout, other roundabouts were planned for intersections on University Avenue--at Loras Blvd., Asbury Road, and at Pennsylvania Avenue. (5)

	On July 3, 2016 just after work on the roundabout on North Grandview had begun, city officials were said to be considering an agreement for more road construction. A proposal with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would use $682,644 in federal transportation money and $170,661 in city funding toward the purchase of land at University Avenue and Asbury Road. (6)		On July 3, 2016 just after work on the roundabout on North Grandview had begun, city officials were said to be considering an agreement for more road construction. A proposal with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would use $682,644 in federal transportation money and $170,661 in city funding toward the purchase of land at University Avenue and Asbury Road. (6)

	Construction of the roundabout at the N. Grandview Ave., Delhi St., and Grace St. intersection was officially completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016. Although the roundabout had been functional for several days, contractors were finalizing the permanent pavement markings and installing permanent signage on August 18-19. Landscaping of the roundabout’s center island was completed on Tuesday, August 16th. Motorists were reminded to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and to traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians were to cross at crosswalks only and never walk across the circulating lane to the center island. (7)		Construction of the roundabout at the N. Grandview Ave., Delhi St., and Grace St. intersection was officially completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016. Although the roundabout had been functional for several days, contractors were finalizing the permanent pavement markings and installing permanent signage on August 18-19. Landscaping of the roundabout’s center island was completed on Tuesday, August 16th. Motorists were reminded to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and to traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians were to cross at crosswalks only and never walk across the circulating lane to the center island. (7) A public awareness campaign conducted by the city included videos, publications, and public meetings explaining the proper manner for traveling through the roundabout.

	On September 3, 2016 plans to scrap the installation of traffic lights at North Grandview and University avenues were announced in favor of a second roundabout. (8)		On September 3, 2016 plans to scrap the installation of traffic lights at North Grandview and University avenues were announced in favor of a second roundabout. (8)

			At the Iowa Streets and Roads Conference held the last week of September, 2016 the City of Dubuque received the Tom McDonald Safety Award. This presentation recognized individuals, agencies or programs that contributed to significant improvements in traffic safety at the local level. (9)

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	8. Jacobson, Ben. "City Mulls 2nd Roundabout," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 3, 2016, p. 1A		8. Jacobson, Ben. "City Mulls 2nd Roundabout," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 3, 2016, p. 1A

			9. "Dubuque Roundabout Receives Safety Award," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 1, 2016, p. 6B

Randylyon at 00:16, 4 September 2016

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	Construction of the roundabout at the N. Grandview Ave., Delhi St., and Grace St. intersection was officially completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016. Although the roundabout had been functional for several days, contractors were finalizing the permanent pavement markings and installing permanent signage on August 18-19. Landscaping of the roundabout’s center island was completed on Tuesday, August 16th. Motorists were reminded to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and to traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians were to cross at crosswalks only and never walk across the circulating lane to the center island. (7)		Construction of the roundabout at the N. Grandview Ave., Delhi St., and Grace St. intersection was officially completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016. Although the roundabout had been functional for several days, contractors were finalizing the permanent pavement markings and installing permanent signage on August 18-19. Landscaping of the roundabout’s center island was completed on Tuesday, August 16th. Motorists were reminded to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and to traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians were to cross at crosswalks only and never walk across the circulating lane to the center island. (7)

			On September 3, 2016 plans to scrap the installation of traffic lights at North Grandview and University avenues were announced in favor of a second roundabout. (8)

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	7. Announcements. https://admiralcrestonaurora.nextdoor.com/news_feed/?lc=216&is=de&mobile_deeplink_data=action%3Dview_post%26post%3D30851102&s=de&link_source_user_id=1056756&post=30851102&ct=f_h6os008URCJ_GNAn5dqPlPqakAl5Mw60xOGJRANPijt_YtGQ74HNiFJcrBPtgC		7. Announcements. https://admiralcrestonaurora.nextdoor.com/news_feed/?lc=216&is=de&mobile_deeplink_data=action%3Dview_post%26post%3D30851102&s=de&link_source_user_id=1056756&post=30851102&ct=f_h6os008URCJ_GNAn5dqPlPqakAl5Mw60xOGJRANPijt_YtGQ74HNiFJcrBPtgC

			8. Jacobson, Ben. "City Mulls 2nd Roundabout," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 3, 2016, p. 1A

Randylyon at 01:15, 21 August 2016

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	On July 3, 2016 just after work on the roundabout on North Grandview had begun, city officials were said to be considering an agreement for more road construction. A proposal with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would use $682,644 in federal transportation money and $170,661 in city funding toward the purchase of land at University Avenue and Asbury Road. (6)		On July 3, 2016 just after work on the roundabout on North Grandview had begun, city officials were said to be considering an agreement for more road construction. A proposal with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would use $682,644 in federal transportation money and $170,661 in city funding toward the purchase of land at University Avenue and Asbury Road. (6)

	Construction of the roundabout at the N. Grandview Ave., Delhi St., and Grace St. intersection was officially completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, ~~Aug.~~ 19, 2016. Although the roundabout had been functional for several days, contractors were finalizing the permanent pavement markings and installing permanent signage on August 18-19. Landscaping of the roundabout’s center island was completed on Tuesday, August 16th. Motorists were reminded to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and to traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians were to cross at crosswalks only and never walk across the circulating lane to the center island. (7)		Construction of the roundabout at the N. Grandview Ave., Delhi St., and Grace St. intersection was officially completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2016. Although the roundabout had been functional for several days, contractors were finalizing the permanent pavement markings and installing permanent signage on August 18-19. Landscaping of the roundabout’s center island was completed on Tuesday, August 16th. Motorists were reminded to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and to traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians were to cross at crosswalks only and never walk across the circulating lane to the center island. (7)

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Randylyon at 01:14, 21 August 2016

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	On July 3, 2016 just after work on the roundabout on North Grandview had begun, city officials were said to be considering an agreement for more road construction. A proposal with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would use $682,644 in federal transportation money and $170,661 in city funding toward the purchase of land at University Avenue and Asbury Road. (6)		On July 3, 2016 just after work on the roundabout on North Grandview had begun, city officials were said to be considering an agreement for more road construction. A proposal with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would use $682,644 in federal transportation money and $170,661 in city funding toward the purchase of land at University Avenue and Asbury Road. (6)

			Construction of the roundabout at the N. Grandview Ave., Delhi St., and Grace St. intersection was officially completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. Although the roundabout had been functional for several days, contractors were finalizing the permanent pavement markings and installing permanent signage on August 18-19. Landscaping of the roundabout’s center island was completed on Tuesday, August 16th. Motorists were reminded to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and to traffic in the roundabout. Pedestrians were to cross at crosswalks only and never walk across the circulating lane to the center island. (7)

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	6. Barton, Thomas J. "Panel Eyes Land for Future Roundabout," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2016, p. 17A		6. Barton, Thomas J. "Panel Eyes Land for Future Roundabout," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2016, p. 17A

			7. Announcements. https://admiralcrestonaurora.nextdoor.com/news_feed/?lc=216&is=de&mobile_deeplink_data=action%3Dview_post%26post%3D30851102&s=de&link_source_user_id=1056756&post=30851102&ct=f_h6os008URCJ_GNAn5dqPlPqakAl5Mw60xOGJRANPijt_YtGQ74HNiFJcrBPtgC


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Randylyon at 20:11, 3 July 2016

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	In March 2015 it was announced that the $500,000 request had been approved and that work would probably begin in 2016. To install the roundabout and not acquire any of the adjacent private properties a single-lane roundabout would used. An estimated 19,000 vehicles travel daily through the intersection. (3)		In March 2015 it was announced that the $500,000 request had been approved and that work would probably begin in 2016. To install the roundabout and not acquire any of the adjacent private properties a single-lane roundabout would used. An estimated 19,000 vehicles travel daily through the intersection. (3)

	The city announced that it would start the process to select a design consultant. This came after the city council in May voted to approve a funding agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation that included a $500,000 traffic safety grant for the project. The city would bear the remaining $200,000 of the project which was planned for construction during the summer of 2016. (4) In addition to the North Grandview roundabout, others were planned for intersections on University Avenue--at Loras Blvd., Asbury Road, and at Pennsylvania Avenue. (5)		The city announced that it would start the process to select a design consultant. This came after the city council in May voted to approve a funding agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation that included a $500,000 traffic safety grant for the project. The city would bear the remaining $200,000 of the project which was planned for construction during the summer of 2016. (4) In addition to the North Grandview-Delhi roundabout, others were planned for intersections on University Avenue--at Loras Blvd., Asbury Road, and at Pennsylvania Avenue. (5)

			On July 3, 2016 just after work on the roundabout on North Grandview had begun, city officials were said to be considering an agreement for more road construction. A proposal with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would use $682,644 in federal transportation money and $170,661 in city funding toward the purchase of land at University Avenue and Asbury Road. (6)

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	5. Ibid., p. 2		5. Ibid., p. 2

			6. Barton, Thomas J. "Panel Eyes Land for Future Roundabout," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 3, 2016, p. 17A


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