In Eaton County, Charlotte City Council members unanimously approved a resolution Monday night clearing the way for the Michigan Department of Transportation to rework a stretch of M-79, converting it from four lanes to three to improve safety and traffic flow downtown.
The change would add a buffer between moving traffic and on-street parking, giving people more room to safely get in and out of their cars.
City Councilmember Jeffery Christensen praised MDOT’s willingness to work with local leaders…