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  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,322
    Can anyone recommend safe parking options in the area aside from the arena lot?

    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    100 Pacer said:

    Can anyone recommend safe parking options in the area aside from the arena lot?

    This is what was recommended to me
    samjam said:

    akumaizer said:

    pjsteelerfan said:

    Curious, are cabs easy to get in Detroit, or easy to drive to the Joe? Hotel is a little further than we thought.

    We are not a particularly cab heavy or friendly city, but it is possible. While the Joe is easy to get to, parking around it can be a nightmare. Most Detroiters have 'their spots' and use the People Mover (don't ask) or just walk over but this would be hard to explain without knowing the city. Uber and Lyft are around here and might be your best option.
    People mover isn't too difficult IMHO. It only goes one direction, so as long as you know what stop to get off at, you're good. Joe Louis has a stop, so that makes it easy. They have a map on their website: thepeoplemover.com/WE-LL-TAKE-YOU-THERE!.id.2.htm
    And you can't beat the 75 cent fare. I would suggest parking at Greektown Casino, it's free and has a people mover stop right in it.
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  • jlaustin
    jlaustin Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,355
    100 Pacer said:

    Can anyone recommend safe parking options in the area aside from the arena lot?

    Get the parkopedia app or check their website - terrific information about parking lots and garages near Joe Louis arena.
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  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    As I told pjsteelersfan, Greektown Casino is the way to go for parking, it's free and as secure as you're gonna get. It's an easy People Mover ride (75 cents each way) to the Joe.
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  • Motown322
    Motown322 Posts: 465
    Plenty of parking garages downtown if you don't want to park in the arena garages (Joe Louis or Cobo). If you plan on doing the pre-party at BW3 or hitting any of the bars downtown, Greektown is your best bet. Just hop on the People Mover to/from the arena. The Parkopedia website is great; you'll need to make sure wherever you park it's 24 hours since many of them close at 11pm or earlier. I think there's a garage on the corner of First and Congress (3 minute walk to the arena) that's 24 hours.
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,322
    Thanks to all for the helpful info.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

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  • Hawk123
    Hawk123 Posts: 2,367
    Motown322 said:

    Plenty of parking garages downtown if you don't want to park in the arena garages (Joe Louis or Cobo). If you plan on doing the pre-party at BW3 or hitting any of the bars downtown, Greektown is your best bet. Just hop on the People Mover to/from the arena. The Parkopedia website is great; you'll need to make sure wherever you park it's 24 hours since many of them close at 11pm or earlier. I think there's a garage on the corner of First and Congress (3 minute walk to the arena) that's 24 hours.

    Do you know if the Cobo roof parking lot closes at 11 on event nights or do they extend the hours?
  • Mercury
    Mercury Posts: 425
    Been checking for a ticket drop..is this show finally sold out? Nothing on sale now, seems a bit early in the week for them to just take it down completely. Anyone? Bueller?
  • silentJ
    silentJ Columbus, OH Posts: 199
    Yeah, TM is saying tickets not on sale
  • Motown322
    Motown322 Posts: 465
    Hawk123 said:


    Do you know if the Cobo roof parking lot closes at 11 on event nights or do they extend the hours?

    I'd imagine they'd stay open until the show ends... how long they'll stay open in anyone's guess (typical time is an hour after the show/game). I will tell you that getting out of the JLA parking garage after a Wings game is an absolute fucking disaster (especially if you get stuck on the upper levels). I avoid parking there like the plague. If you want to be in a garage for vehicle safety reasons, I'd go over to Greektown or park in the garage at the RenCen across from the Marriott. If you're staying in town that night, there's no reason to park at the JLA... park over at Greektown and hit up some of the bars/restaurants downtown after the show.

  • Empty Glass
    Empty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Are you able to smoke in bars in Detroit? Asking for packing purposes.
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  • Hawk123
    Hawk123 Posts: 2,367
    Motown322 said:

    Hawk123 said:


    Do you know if the Cobo roof parking lot closes at 11 on event nights or do they extend the hours?

    I'd imagine they'd stay open until the show ends... how long they'll stay open in anyone's guess (typical time is an hour after the show/game). I will tell you that getting out of the JLA parking garage after a Wings game is an absolute fucking disaster (especially if you get stuck on the upper levels). I avoid parking there like the plague. If you want to be in a garage for vehicle safety reasons, I'd go over to Greektown or park in the garage at the RenCen across from the Marriott. If you're staying in town that night, there's no reason to park at the JLA... park over at Greektown and hit up some of the bars/restaurants downtown after the show.

    Thanks for the heads up. I'm driving back to Windsor after the show so maybe it's better to park a little further from JLA
  • Motown322
    Motown322 Posts: 465
    No smoking in bars in Detroit... and Hawk123, just park over at the RenCen Marriott then. The parking deck is right next to the tunnel.
  • RunIntoTheRain
    RunIntoTheRain Texas Posts: 1,032
    All the parking info is really helpful so thanks to all!

    This will be my first PJ show and I am so fucking excited!!!! I'm bringing a longtime PJ fan who has also never seen them live. Our minds will be blown I know. Just had to share how FUCKING EXCITED I AM!!! :D
  • RunIntoTheRain
    RunIntoTheRain Texas Posts: 1,032
    All the parking info is really helpful so thanks to all!

    This will be my first PJ show and I am so excited!!!! I'm bringing a longtime PJ fan who has also never seen them live. Our minds will be blown I know. Just had to share how FUCKING EXCITED I AM!!! :D
  • rssesq
    rssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    your gonna get hooked on PJ live. Ive been mainlining PJ shows for 16 years now. I never thought I'd habit. :))
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    RunintotheRain - where in MI are you?
    Oh please let it rain today.
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  • RunIntoTheRain
    RunIntoTheRain Texas Posts: 1,032
    FoxyRedLa said:

    RunintotheRain - where in MI are you?

    15 miles west of Kalamazoo. Where are you?

  • RunIntoTheRain
    RunIntoTheRain Texas Posts: 1,032
    rssesq said:

    your gonna get hooked on PJ live. Ive been mainlining PJ shows for 16 years now. I never thought I'd habit. :))

    That's an addiction I'm okay with! :)

  • silentJ
    silentJ Columbus, OH Posts: 199
    Anybody staying at Shorecrest Motor Inn? Locals, am I taking my own life into my hands by doing so?

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