Michigan park and ride question
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dfattack
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There is a large parking lot across the street from the BP next to the diner. It is plowed out throughout the winter and has plenty of room. This is a normal trip for us and couldn't agree more with you about the Big Bay and back trip. you can come back several ways too not just up and down 5 to get there.
Last year we dropped in the park and ride across from the gas station/convenient store in michigamme, I knew I could pick up trail by gas station but not enough parking for truck and trailer. The worker suggested park and ride so we did it, didn't get ticketed but was curious if anyone knew if it was legal to do so for sure. Just looking ahead in case I have to chase some snow from where I will be basing out of.
lofsfire
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Are you talking the "Carpool Lots"?
If so I look in to this few years ago and found out it was not allowed. With that said It may depend on the area of what is enforced... Also, it looks like you and others have had success. Of course if it's one person here and there, probably not a big deal, but more frequent use could catch more attention and change that too...
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/tourists/roadside-parks (I see this is on the East side of town and what you described looks to be on the West side.)
Curiosity got the best of me and I look up the gas station that you mentioned above and I see the parking lot but I don't see who actually owns it... I tried to pull up the county GIS map but I could not find one for Baraga.
I think if it was me I would want to know for sure and I would call the town and ask about using the town park... Can't image there is a huge need for parking in the winter time.... Either way they should be able to tell some options.
If so I look in to this few years ago and found out it was not allowed. With that said It may depend on the area of what is enforced... Also, it looks like you and others have had success. Of course if it's one person here and there, probably not a big deal, but more frequent use could catch more attention and change that too...
- No commercial trucks, semi-trucks, tractors, trailers, fifth wheels, campers, or recreational vehicles (RVs).
- No littering, loitering, soliciting, camping, or squatting.
- No trailers or vehicles longer than 24 feet (unless specific signage indicating otherwise).
- No parking for more than 72 hours.
- Vehicles in violation of rules will be towed and/or cited at owner’s expense.
- Vehicles blocking parking lot access or occupying more than one parking space will be towed at owner’s expense.
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/tourists/roadside-parks (I see this is on the East side of town and what you described looks to be on the West side.)
Curiosity got the best of me and I look up the gas station that you mentioned above and I see the parking lot but I don't see who actually owns it... I tried to pull up the county GIS map but I could not find one for Baraga.
I think if it was me I would want to know for sure and I would call the town and ask about using the town park... Can't image there is a huge need for parking in the winter time.... Either way they should be able to tell some options.
bayfly
Active member
Thanks. Now I can’t even claim ignorance on this anymore. I guess the “Park and Ride” title is just Wisconsin.Are you talking the "Carpool Lots"?
If so I look in to this few years ago and found out it was not allowed. With that said It may depend on the area of what is enforced... Also, it looks like you and others have had success. Of course if it's one person here and there, probably not a big deal, but more frequent use could catch more attention and change that too...
If you are talking the "Roadside Parks & Scenic Turnouts" Michigamme Roadside Park show closed for season...
- No commercial trucks, semi-trucks, tractors, trailers, fifth wheels, campers, or recreational vehicles (RVs).
- No littering, loitering, soliciting, camping, or squatting.
- No trailers or vehicles longer than 24 feet (unless specific signage indicating otherwise).
- No parking for more than 72 hours.
- Vehicles in violation of rules will be towed and/or cited at owner’s expense.
- Vehicles blocking parking lot access or occupying more than one parking space will be towed at owner’s expense.
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/tourists/roadside-parks (I see this is on the East side of town and what you described looks to be on the West side.)
Curiosity got the best of me and I look up the gas station that you mentioned above and I see the parking lot but I don't see who actually owns it... I tried to pull up the county GIS map but I could not find one for Baraga.
I think if it was me I would want to know for sure and I would call the town and ask about using the town park... Can't image there is a huge need for parking in the winter time.... Either way they should be able to tell some options.
Thank you lotsfire and as bayfly stated I guess "park and ride" is a Wisconsin thing just like soda or pop and fountain or bubbler LOL I appreciate the input which will make me look into it further, The employee at the station had suggested it and I'm not so sure if he knows for sure or not either. Was a nice drop point as gas right there as well as trail. I know where Koski corners is and I'm trying to envision if the general store in Big Bay had ample parking or not. I love that loop up there from Michigamme especially coming by those rock outcroppings, with the frozen blue ice hanging over the edges. Anyways just looking for options in case I have to travel from base camp to get to some good snow as that area seems to be a target for it sometimes.Are you talking the "Carpool Lots"?
If so I look in to this few years ago and found out it was not allowed. With that said It may depend on the area of what is enforced... Also, it looks like you and others have had success. Of course if it's one person here and there, probably not a big deal, but more frequent use could catch more attention and change that too...
If you are talking the "Roadside Parks & Scenic Turnouts" Michigamme Roadside Park show closed for season...
- No commercial trucks, semi-trucks, tractors, trailers, fifth wheels, campers, or recreational vehicles (RVs).
- No littering, loitering, soliciting, camping, or squatting.
- No trailers or vehicles longer than 24 feet (unless specific signage indicating otherwise).
- No parking for more than 72 hours.
- Vehicles in violation of rules will be towed and/or cited at owner’s expense.
- Vehicles blocking parking lot access or occupying more than one parking space will be towed at owner’s expense.
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/tourists/roadside-parks (I see this is on the East side of town and what you described looks to be on the West side.)
Curiosity got the best of me and I look up the gas station that you mentioned above and I see the parking lot but I don't see who actually owns it... I tried to pull up the county GIS map but I could not find one for Baraga.
I think if it was me I would want to know for sure and I would call the town and ask about using the town park... Can't image there is a huge need for parking in the winter time.... Either way they should be able to tell some options.
Thanks! I couldnt remember the name of that in Big Bay...Crams Thanks!!