MIDLAND CITIZENS INVITED TO HEAR RESULTS OF EASTMAN AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY AT DECEMBER 12 COUNCIL MEETING

Possible solutions for improving traffic along one of Midland’s busiest corridors – Eastman Avenue from Wackerly Street to Commerce Drive – will be presented to Midland City Council at a special meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, December 12. City Council will also discuss a process for public input on the recommended improvement alternatives.

Traffic consulting firm DLZ of Michigan, Inc. was hired by Midland City Council directly following the Community Roundtables held in January 2005. During the Roundtables, citizens consistently mentioned traffic along Eastman Avenue in the Midland Mall area as a significant concern.

DLZ has studied Eastman Avenue traffic problems in the mall area since March and has found that specific problems exist. During the Dec. 12 meeting, the consulting firm will present three alternatives to improve traffic flow along this portion of the Eastman Avenue corridor.

Join DLZ and the Midland City Council on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to review the traffic study, hear proposed alternatives, and learn about how you can help determine the best solutions.

The Council meeting also will be cablecast live on MGTV-5 and available via streaming video on the City’s website (www.midland-mi.org).

For more information, call the City Manager’s Office at 989-837-3301.