New rules would ban camping, long stays at Michigan rest areas and carpools

According to the state's website, MDOT maintains 61 highway rest areas, 82 roadside parks, 267 carpool lots, 23 scenic ...
MLive

Hearings set for proposed ban on living in vehicles at Michigan rest areas, carpool lots

The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold virtual public hearings on proposed rules that would prohibit people from living in their cars and leaving vehicles in the state’s rest areas and ...
MassLive

As I-90 plazas get upgrades, I-91 ‘rest areas’ remain toilet-free (The Republican Editorials)

The following editorial is from the opinion page of The Republican newspaper in Springfield. It reflects views of the newspaper’s leadership and not necessarily those of MassLive. Readers are invited ...
NPR

Michigan wants to limit how long drivers can stay at rest stops

Michigan transportation officials want to limit how long drivers can stop at rest areas to 48 hours. People who live in their vehicles say that would remove one of their few safe options. Sponsor ...
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Should Michigan rest area visits be limited to 48 hours? MDOT considers new rules

MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- MDOT is considering new rules that would impact how the state's rest areas, carpool lots, and other roadside facilities are used including how long you can stay and what’s ...
Detroit Free Press

Need a 'pit stop' while driving? Port Huron, Michigan ranks among best rest areas in US

3 Michigan rest areas ranked among the best in the U.S., according to a survey of drivers and truckers. The New Buffalo Welcome Center ranked 41st, while the Port Huron Welcome Center and Indian River ...