M-185 on Mackina Island, Michigan is the safest highway in the US because only primitive vehicles such as bicycles and horse-drawn carriages are allowed to circulate.
Starting point of M-185 highway.
Since then traffic on M-185 has been limited to non-motorized vehicles, pedestrians, horse carts or bicycles.
Route M-185 circles Mackina Island, with no specific terminus, or connection to any other highway.
In fact, M-185 is not part of the US national highway system.
Mackinac Island bike rentals
Bicycle rental services flourish on the island, especially during peak tourist seasons like summer.
Cycling on the scenic route attracts tourists to Mackina Island.
During peak season, there are about 600 horses on the island.
In particular, local people always decorate their bicycles to look different to make it easier to find them in the parking lot.
Snowmobiles reign supreme in winter
When winter comes, only rudimentary vehicles are still allowed to circulate, but many people switch to using snowmobiles instead.
Ban electric bicycles
Electric bicycles are increasingly popular.
When the cyclist is drunk
A peaceful island that does not update daily modernized motor vehicles does not mean it is outdated.
People often ride horses or take horse `taxi` to the bar.
Local people often walk or take `taxi` and horse-drawn carriages home after going to bars to drink.
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