I couldn't agree more
Police escort times over the bridge
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snobuilder
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What is the ATV route like up there? Is it real similar to snowmobiling?
I know that when snowmobiling it would be real annoying to face this same problem.
Some realistic new thinking needs to be explored in situations of integrated vehicle use like this.
The ppl driving these ORV's were perfectly capable of navigating their entire fleet and families 100's of miles to the north to do what they enjoy while supporting a thriving tourism industry, yet it is considered a huge problem if they need to navigate perfectly fine paved streets for a few hundred yards to continue the ORV experience on the other side.
I know that when snowmobiling it would be real annoying to face this same problem.
Some realistic new thinking needs to be explored in situations of integrated vehicle use like this.
The ppl driving these ORV's were perfectly capable of navigating their entire fleet and families 100's of miles to the north to do what they enjoy while supporting a thriving tourism industry, yet it is considered a huge problem if they need to navigate perfectly fine paved streets for a few hundred yards to continue the ORV experience on the other side.
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POLARISDAN
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same question as always..what is the draw to that place..why not ride above stay above..or ride below stay below..same with sleds..why would u subject yourself to cops, dnr, hassles and harassment..its not like they got the best strip joint in town or sumptin..
aint nutin there for me
aint nutin there for me
Just one problem: Your map DOES NOT show the ATV route so clearly described by goingnorth!
Lest anyone find that misleading, the ATV Route is shown below:
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Begin at the intersection of the Bill Nicholls Trail and the Houghton Canal Road.
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Note the traffic barrier at the entry to the RV Park.
The officers will open the gate and allow you to go through the RV Park.
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Then proceed through the RV Park …
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Continue along W. Lakeshore Drive, past Roy's Pasties & Bakery …
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Continue along W. Lakeshore Drive and under the bridge to the back of the Ambassador at Quincy St. where "Officers will activate the overhead lights and block off the north/right lane of Shelden Avenue and allow the four wheelers to enter the road and then fall in behind the four wheelers."
When the PD has done their thing, proceed up Quincy Street, and along the right lane of Shelden Avenue then through that crazy traffic pretzel at the south end of the bridge and across, as directed by the PD.
Your "guided tour" will turn right onto M-26 at the north end of the bridge and proceed east to terminate across from The Miners State Bank, at Lake Front Road, with direct access to the Hancock-Lake Linden Trail.
(Mileage: ≈1.05 miles from the gate at the RV park to the "traffic pretzel" at the south end of the bridge, and ≈1.5 miles in all.)
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The route you high lite is the route the police will take you on but those that chance it without the police run down canal road to M-26 and drive the same route as traffic does to the bridge and across. Personally seen that several times although not yet this year.
I wonder, do they have traffic cameras on the bridge yet? Seems reasonable to assume they might. I heard mention of it some time ago to monitor signs of vandalism or persons trespassing on the bridge to do some harm etc. Especially after they caught those Eco-terrorists trying to set an explosive device (chemical bomb) at the USFS field station on the MTU campus.
https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/detroit/press-releases/2009/de032709.htm
I wonder, do they have traffic cameras on the bridge yet? Seems reasonable to assume they might. I heard mention of it some time ago to monitor signs of vandalism or persons trespassing on the bridge to do some harm etc. Especially after they caught those Eco-terrorists trying to set an explosive device (chemical bomb) at the USFS field station on the MTU campus.
https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/detroit/press-releases/2009/de032709.htm
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There are at least eight cameras on the bridge.
See this article from the Daily Mining Gazette, June 11, 2014:
(click →) "Eyes (almost) in the sky", quoted here in part:
And there are — and have been for a several years — a number of security cameras in "beautiful downtown Burbank, er … Houghton", and elsewhere in the city.
See this article from the Daily Mining Gazette, Mar 31, 2018
(click →) "Council discusses police staffing", quoted here in part (emphasis is mine):
snobuilder
Well-known member
EAO'S negative thinking is typical and why simple solutions never see the light of day.
What the heck is negative about not wanting someone to get hurt or get into an accident with someone ignoring the laws. I witnessed someone on a ATV get hit by a truck when they crossed a state hwy. Luckily he survived (broken collarbone) but the driver that hit him was worried sick over the whole incident, according to the victims wife who called me to let me know of his condition. At the scene I recall the victim saying several times, I thought I could make it. He was lucky to land in a ditch full of water and mud and not on the pavement.
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mrsrunningbear
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This is great frnash!!
What if you only need to get to Roy's for a Pasty?
I hit Roy's for a turnover and pasty every time up. Sorry, Krupps I like my Pasty's at end of the day when I am about ready to fall off the sled.
Bear
IOWASLEDDER
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I thought I would give an update as we went across the bridge into Hancock on Monday and back across to Houghton on Wednesday last week. Houghton police were very accommodating and were there in no time after I called them. The officer was awesome! Wednesday I called Hancock at 8am......no answer. Tried twice within a 1/2 hour after that first call....no answer. When I called, I was in Calumet. So I called Houghton police and explained. They told me to call 911 when I got to the Ramada parking lot. So when I got to the Ramada, I called the Hancock police on the regular line. Someone answered. We had the officer there within 5 minutes. As we crossed the bridge the Hancock officer radio'd ahead to Houghton to tell them we needed the gate opened to the trail at Canal Road and Trail #3. We didn't wait but 2 minutes for the Houghton officer to show up. Thanks to both departments! All officers were funny and very accommodating. Everything went seamless! Great trip as we put on 800 miles on our side by sides last week in the U.P. and northern Wisconsin.
Awesome!
Hey, if they would hurry up and get those retail sales places open riders can stop drinking and start smoking.
After the ride of course.
Bear
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So a few days ago there was an article in the Daily Mining Gazette that was talking more about limiting the times a boat(s) can basically come at any time and cause a backup of traffic that can last for hours during peak times, BUT they also are addressing the idea of allowing ATV traffic on the lower part of the bridge just like snowmobiles, so keep your fingers and toes crossed.
ishpeming fan
Member
That would be great. My wife and I were up about a month ago and called for an escort and they said we needed at least 3 units to provide an escort. Both Houghton and Hancock police told us that. So we just stayed North of the bridge for our 2 days of riding that worked out fine. Sorry Krupps and mosquito!
tealracing16
Member
I've seen lots of rivers that do his. They will not open the bridge during rush traffic, morning lunch and dinner. Not a big deal really, for the recreational boater who doesn't know this they get mad, but the 600 footers that come through Green Bay they all know this and work around it.