City Eyes Snow Removal Plans for Winter
By Beth Milligan | July 28, 2026
Snow removal isn’t on most people’s minds in July, but Traverse City commissioners are already looking ahead to the winter season.
While the city’s ordinance requires residents and business owners to remove any snow or ice from the sidewalks around their properties, the city nonetheless regularly also clears sidewalks and trails. That program is facing rising staffing and equipment costs, however, especially as the city continues to add more sidewalks – with commissioners weighing the tradeoffs of cutting back plowing services versus finding a way to pay for more staff.
City Mobility Infrastructure Director Chris Weber recently appeared before commissioners to discuss snow removal options. Thought residents are responsible …
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