Traverse City News and Events

DDA, City to Decide Whether to Continue Two-Way Street Project

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 19, 2024

A two-year pilot project converting State Street, Boardman Avenue, and Pine Street to two-way traffic is set to expire next month. Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members will discuss Friday whether they want to make the conversion permanent, end the pilot and convert the streets back to one-way traffic, or extend the pilot for another year with possible modifications – such as adding left-turn arrows at the State/Cass and State/Union intersections.

The pilot project was approved in late 2022 by DDA board members and city commissioners with the goal of slowing vehicle speeds, improving pedestrian crossings, encouraging investment in underdeveloped commercial areas, and offering better grid connectivity and ...

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Cherry Capital Airport Prepares to Move Forward on $120M Expansion

Cherry Capital Airport is preparing to move forward on an estimated $120 million terminal expansion – a ...

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Commission Approves Hannah Park Project, Children's Garden Lease, Vehicle Purchases

Traverse City commissioners voted Monday to approve a contract with Walton Contracting for just under $185,000 for ...

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Northern Michigan Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Northern Michigan residential real estate sales numbers continue their slow slowdown, while prices continue to rise. The ...

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Commissioners Support Expanding Safe Harbor Year-Round, Forming Regional Housing Task Force, Funding Jubilee House

Traverse City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to support several initiatives to address homelessness, including giving Safe Harbor ...

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Don Lukens, Legendary Former Traverse City Central Running Coach, Passes Away

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Dig In! Your Fall 2024 Restaurant Guide

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NoBo Mrkt Relaunching with New Name & Concept, More Restaurant/Retail News

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The Golf Guy: Mike DeVries On Designing Golf Courses Everywhere From Kingsley To Tasmania

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City to Tackle Strategic Action Plan, Liquor Licenses, Children’s Garden Lease & More

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The Tourism Report: Traverse City’s ‘B-Minus’ Summer

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Damoose Introduces Bill to Make Cherry Michigan's State Fruit

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Garfield Township Planning Commission Talks Cherryland Center Nightclub, Senior/Child Care Proposals

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City Projects on Deck: Railroad Avenue and Lot G Construction, Compost Program Launch

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Sprawling Grand Traverse Commons Property Has New Advocate

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City Park Updates: Hickory Hills, Master Plan, West End Bathrooms, TACR

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Motown in Traverse City: Duggan Talks Cherry Capital, Detroit Growth

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Why The Grand Traverse Band Is Working To Bring Lake Sturgeon Back To The Boardman-Ottaway River

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