EASTMAN AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY RESULTS

PRESENTED AT DECEMBER 12 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Alternatives 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 improvements.

The 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 major concern.

DLZ has studied Eastman Avenue traffic problems in the mall area since March and has found that specific problems exist. DLZ has developed three alternatives for the Midland community to consider in order to improve traffic flow along this portion of the Eastman Avenue corridor.

Join DLZ and the Midland City Council on Monday, December 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).

Call the City Manager’s Office at 989-837-3301 for more information