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Article: SHORTCUT TO MICHIGAN LAKE EXPRESS CAR FERRY QUICK AND STRESS-FREE.(LIFESTYLE)(ROADS TRAVELED)(Column)
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- The Capital Times
- Article date:
- June 12, 2004
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Byline: Mary Bergin
The sleek Lake Express is crossing Lake Michigan smoothly and more quickly than any other ferry in the lake's history, but its debut has included procedural bumps.
The level of interest is high - so high that potential customers sometimes can't leave a voice message. The mailbox has been full. Sometimes there is no answer.
Some e-mails go unanswered; I'm still waiting for a response about how much it will cost to park my car while I'm away (parking at the dock is free).
It also has been a challenge to meet the vessel's no-nonsense timetable, which allows a mere 30 minutes between docking and departure. My recent ...