Driving & Riding
A common blemish in the US is the scarce availability of public transport. Albeit the vast country is connected by a large number of flights, availability of short- and mid-distance service is rather scarce. Train and coach services are not an option in most cases. Private vehicles are the only practical solution and Michigan is no exception. If you've got keys, be prepared. You may need to know that Michigan shares very cold months with other states of similar latitude, and long snowy and icy months pose serious road conditions. As Michiganders say, there are only two seasons: winter and "road construction". The latter must be dealt with special attention and a good dose of patience especially in the south-eastern part of the state. Metro Detroit and surroundings are the busiest area and problems can be encountered outside of freeways for programmed road closures cause daily congestions...
