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northjersey78northjersey78 Mount Laurel, NJ Posts: 80
edited September 2012 in Given To Fly (live)
So what are everyone's thoughts on driving in and parking as opposed to SEPTA? I'd rather just drive myself, but I'm worried there will be zero parking anywhere close to the event in garages or lots if I roll in there around 6.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,581
    I am valet parking in my hotel and walking to the venue. I would suggest doing the same if youre within a mile walk.
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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    I'm preparing for a cluster fuck and I'll get to town about 6 hours before you.

    bestparking.com lists lots and garages in and around cities. They also have an app. I'm going to have a few lots in mind and hope for the best
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    edited August 2012
    I would guess 6 PM is kinda late to roll in and expect to easily get a spot.

    Just saying

    I'll hopefully arrive early and park in the center city area- there are multiple garages all within a mile or so of the venue.
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    can somebody swing by and pick me up....thanks in advance.
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  • I'm a TruckI'm a Truck Milwaukee Posts: 3,508
    81 wrote:
    can somebody swing by and pick me up....thanks in advance.
    That requires its own thread sir. Trust me, it works!
  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    I'm a Truck wrote:
    81 wrote:
    can somebody swing by and pick me up....thanks in advance.
    That requires its own thread sir. Trust me, it works!

    :lol:
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  • jrkemfortjrkemfort Posts: 75
    Can someone familiar with the area please give some tips on where to park and what areas to avoid? It would be much appreciated!
  • jrkemfortjrkemfort Posts: 75
    If anyone is going Saturday, scout out the parking situation for everyone going on Sunday!
  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    get there early
    don't wind up on A&Es " Parking Wars "
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,494
    Ppa.org should help.

    I'm gonna attempt to drive down both days. I know of at least 2 parking garages that are open 24 hours. One holds 650 cars and is on 23rd and race. The other holds like 350 cars and is on 21st and the parkway. Maybe if I get there real early it won't get filled up. :?
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  • hill1426hill1426 Los Angeles Posts: 31
    There are a lot of really helpful replies here. Thank you!

    I'm coming in from L.A. and staying near Temple University. I've never really used public transportation. I checked out the SEPTA website and I'm kinda confused but I might be able to figure something out.

    My question for the Philly natives is, do you think I'm better off trying to use public transportation or renting a car and parking?
  • PhillyCrownOfThornsPhillyCrownOfThorns Posts: 690
    hill1426 wrote:
    There are a lot of really helpful replies here. Thank you!

    I'm coming in from L.A. and staying near Temple University. I've never really used public transportation. I checked out the SEPTA website and I'm kinda confused but I might be able to figure something out.

    My question for the Philly natives is, do you think I'm better off trying to use public transportation or renting a car and parking?

    I would stay off the bus to get near the venue, but that is just me.

    1. Cab
    2. Subway if you are near Broad St stop and take it to city Hall. You can walk the mile from there.
    3. Check out the website and app for Uber. May be a good call after the show if its available and it will be much safer heading back to the Temple area. :corn:
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  • hill1426hill1426 Los Angeles Posts: 31
    PhillyCrownOfThorns wrote:
    hill1426 wrote:
    There are a lot of really helpful replies here. Thank you!

    I'm coming in from L.A. and staying near Temple University. I've never really used public transportation. I checked out the SEPTA website and I'm kinda confused but I might be able to figure something out.

    My question for the Philly natives is, do you think I'm better off trying to use public transportation or renting a car and parking?

    I would stay off the bus to get near the venue, but that is just me.

    1. Cab
    2. Subway if you are near Broad St stop and take it to city Hall. You can walk the mile from there.
    3. Check out the website and app for Uber. May be a good call after the show if its available and it will be much safer heading back to the Temple area. :corn:


    Thank you!! I considered a cab too but I was worried the line would get ugly after the show. Super helpful! Thanks again!
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,494
    some helpful tips for parking:

    These streets will be closed!

    Saturday, September 1

    o 21st Street between Arch and Spring Garden
    o 22nd Street between Arch and Fairmount
    o 23rd Street between Parkway and Fairmount
    o 24th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
    o 25th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
    o Spring Garden between 20th and 31st Streets (include Spring Garden Street tunnel)
    o Kelly Drive from 23rd Street to Fairmount
    o Martin Luther King Drive from Falls Bridge to the Parkway
    o Pennsylvania Avenue from Hamilton Street to Fairmount Avenue

    While the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and intersections adjacent to the festival perimeter will remain closed, including 21st and 22nd streets at the Parkway, intersections beyond the immediate festival area are expected to open to traffic after midnight.

    Sunday, September 2

    Concert Performances begin at 2 P.M. and will conclude at 11 P.M.
    Beginning at 6 A.M., roads in the area of the event will be closed to non-resident traffic, including:
    o 21st Street between Arch and Spring Garden
    o 22nd Street between Arch and Fairmount
    o 23rd Street between Parkway and Fairmount
    o 24th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
    o 25th Street from Fairmount to Pennsylvania
    o Spring Garden between 20th and 31st Streets (include Spring Garden Street tunnel)
    o Kelly Drive from 23rd Street to Fairmount
    o Martin Luther King Drive from Falls Bridge to the Parkway
    o Pennsylvania Avenue from Hamilton Street to Fairmount Avenue
    o Pennsylvania Avenue closed, from 2000 block of Pennsylvania Ave./Callowhill St., west of Whole Food lot
    o Park Towne Place from 22nd Street to 24th Street

    While the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and intersections adjacent to the festival perimeter will remain closed, including 21st and 22nd streets at the Parkway, intersections beyond the immediate festival area are expected to open to traffic after midnight.

    http://www.phila.gov/PDFs/Budweiser_Mad ... osures.pdf

    http://philapark.org/2012/08/happy-labor-day/
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  • marcosmarcos Posts: 2,112
    If anyone wants to split a cab after PJ to the after party, I'll be around.
  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)
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  • TangerineTangerine Posts: 880
    OK, so different but related question...if you're staying at the Best Western Center City which is within the festival grounds at least street-closing wise, how are we supposed to get into the parking lot? :roll: :?:
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,494
    Empty Glass wrote:
    for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)

    :think: actually i'm kinda close to the Mann (surprisingly). i took "back roads" to the mann for MMJ. avoided 76 and didn't have to pay for parking either :lol:
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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    eeriepadave wrote:
    Empty Glass wrote:
    for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)

    :think: actually i'm kinda close to the Mann (surprisingly). i took "back roads" to the mann for MMJ. avoided 76 and didn't have to pay for parking either :lol:

    as soon as I read this on the septa site, my plans changed. Couldn't get excited about the show knowing I'd have to drive around town looking for a garage. Shuttle it is :D
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,494
    Empty Glass wrote:
    eeriepadave wrote:
    Empty Glass wrote:
    for those coming from the west side (and others willing to shoot up 76), Septa will be running shuttles from the Mann Music Center to the festival beginning at noon and running till 11:45 (I see this being pushed Sunday)

    :think: actually i'm kinda close to the Mann (surprisingly). i took "back roads" to the mann for MMJ. avoided 76 and didn't have to pay for parking either :lol:

    as soon as I read this on the septa site, my plans changed. Couldn't get excited about the show knowing I'd have to drive around town looking for a garage. Shuttle it is :D

    what time are they starting and how much are shuttles? i might consider doing this.
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  • JenfarrJenfarr Posts: 680
    Tangerine wrote:
    OK, so different but related question...if you're staying at the Best Western Center City which is within the festival grounds at least street-closing wise, how are we supposed to get into the parking lot? :roll: :?:

    I would just make sure to have a print out of your hotel reservation info., then you should be able to get into the closed off area to get to your hotel. I would think...
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  • InsideManInsideMan Posts: 261
    Ideally, it would be nice to park and take the shuttle from the Mann Center, however I am concerned that it is going to be a nightmare if you don't catch one of the first shuttle runs and traffic picks up after the festival AND Bruce.

    I was thinking about bypassing the road closures by getting off at the Girard Avenue exit and making my way toward some of the garages around the festival site. Hopefully the earlier I get there, the better.
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,494
    I think i'm gonna drive sown and hope for the best, should leave within the next hour.
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    anyone going down today
    that can give us all a heads up
    as far as parking, we'd appreciate it.
    be safe !
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  • InsideManInsideMan Posts: 261
    Let us know what you find.
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 42,494
    Well I lest a little after 9. Traffic was non-existent. Found parking on 23 & arch for $25. Not too bad. Probably could have left later though.
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    eeriepadave wrote:
    Well I lest a little after 9. Traffic was non-existent. Found parking on 23 & arch for $25. Not too bad. Probably could have left later though.


    thanks man
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  • InsideManInsideMan Posts: 261
    Awesome. Thanks for the info. I will be driving in from the Hershey area so any information certainly helps.
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  • Timewaits4no1Timewaits4no1 Posts: 388
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    anyone going down today
    that can give us all a heads up
    as far as parking, we'd appreciate it.
    be safe !
    :thumbup:

    +1...still not sure where we"ll be parking. The shuttle is an idea but not sure yet. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks guys and have a blast tonight!
  • amongsTheWavesamongsTheWaves Posts: 68
    I live in Jersey but work in Philly. I am driving in around 3, and parking in Old City at the Ritz parking garage. Its a safe neighborhood with 24hr parking, and will probably be pretty empty on a Sunday night. Then we are grabbing a good beer at Eulogy before being stuck with InBev's menu, and grabbing a cab. Feel free to join us for a Belgian before some Run DMC!
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