Traverse City News and Events

City Eyes Parking Rate Increases, Changes to Rotary Square Alley

By Beth Milligan | March 11, 2026

Fees for electric vehicle charging, longer meter hours during the summer, and rate increases are some of the potential changes on the horizon for parking in downtown Traverse City. City commissioners discussed a variety of parking issues at their Monday study session, including a possible redesign of the alley south of Rotary Square that would eliminate some spaces but provide a desired overlook and public connection to FishPass.

Parking and Mobility Director Nicole VanNess noted that the City of Traverse City – which took back over parking management from the Downtown Development Authority two years ago – is experiencing financial pressures related to parking. Parking is an enterprise fund, meaning …

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TCAPS Trustees to Vote on $17.2 Million Fieldhouse Project

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) trustees will vote to approve the $17.2 million construction of a …

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A Big Impact: Ten Years In At TC's Women-Powered Philanthropy Group

Ten years. Three million dollars. Countless lives changed for the better, in one way or another.

It …

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Renowned Chef Pete Peterson Dies at 82

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City Delays Bijou, Carnegie RFP Reviews Until April

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Crooked Tree & TADL Submit Dueling Proposals for Carnegie Building

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Traffic Signal Installation Starting Soon at TC State Park

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Street & Sewer Projects, OKRs, Land Agreement on City Agenda

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