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Public Input Wanted On Tart Trail Redesign

By Beth Milligan | Feb. 10, 2023

Public input is wanted on a plan to improve and extend the TART Trail in the downtown Traverse City area. 

The City of Traverse City, TART Trails, and the TC Downtown Development Authority (DDA), will be "introducing concepts to improve and extend the regional trail network that runs throughout the community," according to a city release. The project is focused on the section of trail between West End Beach and the intersection of Peninsula Drive/US-37 and Eastern Avenue.

The concept plan proposes expanding the trail width to 16 feet, with 10 feet dedicated to bi-directional bicycle use and six feet dedicated to pedestrian use. The added width will "address the capacity limitations and marking the pavement to separate pedestrians and bicyclists will address user conflicts by creating space for the modes which operate at different speeds," according to the release. Design and engineering work for the project is taking place now in preparation for implementation in 2024, pending funding.

Public engagement sessions are scheduled for February and March. Sessions will focus on different areas that are being targeted for improvement and extension. Participants will be asked to review concepts for trail extension and to propose methods for enhancing trail quality. All sessions are open to the public. The schedule is as follows:

February Engagement Sessions
Virtual Session
Focusing on Downtown and Peninsula Sections
February 15: 5:30-7:30pm
Participation Link: https://progressiveae.zoom.us/j/87562165876?pwd=UmpCUEpkelZOT05HQ2hlOW1Xak4zdz09

In Person Sessions
Downtown Section Focus
February 16: 3-4:30 pm
Governmental Center, Training Room
400 Boardman Avenue

Base of Peninsula Section Focus
February 16: 6-7:30pm
NMC Innovation Center & Library (Formerly West Hall)
1720 College Drive

March Engagement Sessions
Virtual Session
Focusing on Downtown and Peninsula Sections
March 15: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Participation Link: https://progressiveae.zoom.us/j/87562165876?pwd=UmpCUEpkelZOT05HQ2hlOW1Xak4zdz09

In Person Sessions
Downtown Section Focus
March 16: 3-4:30 pm
Governmental Center, Training Room
400 Boardman Avenue

Base of Peninsula Section Focus
March 16: 6-7:30 pm
NMC Innovation Center & Library (Formerly West Hall)
1720 College Drive

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