Lansing, MI Driving Tips
It can take a very long time to figure out all of the one ways and neighborhoods, and it can take well over 30 minutes to get from one side of the city to the other
Favorite Driving Memory
That I can get to work only making two turns (plus out of the driveway). I get to turn South, drive through campus then through the agricultural studies fields, then turn left into work about 6 miles later. Very nice.
Favorite Road
Hagadorn
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Cuts through campus and the Southern Agricultural Studies fields (include cows, sheep, orchards, etc).
Lansing, MI Driving Tips
Be careful - Lansing drivers drive fast and dangerously. Also, when there is traffic everyone just goes so watch around you for inconsiderate people.
Favorite Driving Memory
I was driving home from LCC, the community college in the area. It was really snowy and it was almost like a blizzard out. I was going down Cedar and suddenly the snow stopped and everything was covered in white. It was so pretty to see.
Favorite Road
Grand River
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There is so much to do on Grand River - especially at MSU's campus. My friends and I have had a lot of fun on campus, from when we first started driving until now.
Lansing, MI Driving Tips
Make sure to use Google Maps when first living in the Lansing area, and all of Michigan. We have this thing called a "Michigan Left" which will confuse non-Michiganders and can easily cause accidents. For these, you have to turn right, then turn left in a tight U-turn. Be aware - people like to try
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to fit two cars into each U-turn despite there being only room for one. Also, pay attention to the lights: some have the flashing yellow left turn, some have no left turn arrow, and others have the green arrow first; Michigan is odd and inconsistent.
Favorite Driving Memory
My favorite would be driving down 127 on the way from central Michigan to East Lansing. While the road is pretty boring, flat, and monotonous, we got the privilege to watch an entire family of ducks cross the 70-mph highway safely!
Favorite Road
Grand River Ave
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This is a fun road for us because it includes a lot of businesses and restaurants that we frequent, mostly World Market, Olga's, and a burger joint. It's also fun to drive around and see the campus.
