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Maps:
Many different map services exist. Our guides for individual cities or villages include topographical maps and aerial photos -- full county views of these, however, are not typically available. Following are a few highway maps which do show the county boundaries.
· MapQuest
· U.S. Geological Survey
Highways:
Primary highway access to Washtenaw County is via 3 expressways: I-94, US-23, and M-14.
I-94 runs E-W through the county, as part of its route between Detroit and Chicago. Sometimes referred to as "Michigan's Main Street", I-94 was the first freeway completed in the county. Originally part of old US-12, the last segment opened in 1960.
US-23 runs N-S through the county, as part of one of the major routes between Ohio and northern Michigan. Originally designated a U.S. highway in 1925, the final freeway segment opened in the county in 1962.
M-14 was completed as a freeway in 1979, designed to relieve congestion on I-94 between Ann Arbor and the western suburbs of Detroit. It is rumored that this may eventually be redesignated I-394.
· Traffic.com: Accidents and events for metro Detroit
Bus:
Long-distance bus service to Washtenaw County is provided via the Greyhound station in Ann Arbor.
Local bus service for Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti is available through AATA - The Ride. There are also connecting routes to Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline.
Campus service for University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff is provided (free) via the U. of M. Bus System.
Rail:
Passenger rail service to Washtenaw County is provided via the Amtrak station in Ann Arbor. This is the one stop in the county on the route between Detroit and Chicago. Freight service is available at the same station via the Ann Arbor Railroad.
· Amtrak: Midwest corridor route map
· Amtrak: Schedules and fares
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Air:
The primary passenger service terminal serving Washtenaw County is Detroit Metro Airport ("DTW"). Commuter flights are also available through
Flint,
Lansing, and
Toledo.
Serving almost 35 million passengers per year, Metro is the 8th busiest airport in North America. This is a major hub for Northwest Airlines, which carries approx. 75% of the passengers in and out of Detroit.
Cargo service is also available through Willow Run Airport ("YIP"), which sprawls across the Washtenaw-Wayne county border. In 1999-2000, this was the third busiest cargo terminal in the U.S.
Local private air service is available through Ann Arbor Airport, with both fixed-wing and helicopter flights originating there. Ann Arbor has the 4th highest volume of arriving and departing flights in the state.
Helicopter service is available locally through Bijan Air.
· FlightArrivals.com: Track arriving flights
· FlightArrivals.com: Track departing flights
Limo/Taxi:
Parking at Detroit Metro Airport can sometimes be a hassle, so many travellers use a service like Commuter Express. A variety of other local services are also available, including the following:
· Ann Arbor Taxi
· Arbor Limousine Service
· Golden Limousine
· Tree Town Transportation, Ann Arbor
Auto/Truck Rental:
Local vehicle rental sources include the following:
· Avis Rent A Car, Ann Arbor
· Budget Truck Rental, Ann Arbor
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ann Arbor
· Hertz, Ann Arbor
· Penske Truck Leasing, Ypsilanti
· Thrifty Car Rental, Ann Arbor
· U-Haul Moving, Ann Arbor, Milan, Saline, Whitmore Lake, Ypsilanti
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