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Introduction
The Michigan Carpool Parking Lot Program (sometimes referred to as Park and Ride) was initiated during the energy crisis of the early 70s. At that time, the scarcity of fuel accompanied by rising transportation costs encouraged many motorists to begin carpooling on a wide-scale basis. Lacking adequate and convenient parking facilities, carpoolers parked alongside roads, on private property or in commercial parking lots...
| | Using Carpool Lots | | MDOT carpool lots are free to users |
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Carpool Parking Lot Map
The Michigan Carpool Parking Lot Program began as a pilot program in 1974 with 11 carpool parking lots in five counties. Today there are 235 carpool parking lots located across the state, providing more than 9,000 parking spaces. Approximately 3,900 vehicles park in these facilities on an average weekday. The program is continuing to grow and expand as new lots are constructed and existing lots are improved. | | Six Meijer stores offer carpool parking | | Closed Carpool Lots |
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