Commission makes State Street two-way permanent after months of debate

Jul 21, 2026

After months of study and a Complete Streets recommendation, the Traverse City City Commission voted 4–3 to make the trial two-way configuration on State Street permanent, clearing the way for follow-up signal and parking work and future funding requests.

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The city commission on July 20 voted to make the two‑way pilot on State Street permanent, approving traffic control order 703 on a 4–3 vote.

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