Parking

As most now know, we have moved.  I’d tell you where, but I think we’re going to see how things go the first few weeks before we start hosting hoards of guests.  So, send me an email after Notre Dame, and I will try to oblige.

2009 Updates from MGoBlue…

Traffic Update: Stadium Blvd. Bridges

Michigan Football Fans who use Stadium Blvd. as an entry or exit point into Ann Arbor on their trip to Michigan Stadium should be aware of an important change in traffic patterns. The Stadium Blvd. Bridge that extends over State St. has been narrowed to one lane each way due to structural concerns about the bridge span. This will impact and reduce vehicular flow both prior to and after the game. Fans should consider different points of road entry to the Michigan Stadium area in order to avoid the traffic congestion. The spans are checked and tested on a consistent basis and this shutdown could change dependent upon the results of those test. Please check back to this page for the most up-to-date information.

Parking Update: Golf Course

In order to create more parking opportunities around Michigan Stadium, the Athletic Department has created an additional parking area on the University of Michigan Golf Course. This area will be accessible off of Main Street and parking will be available on a weather permitting basis in the rough area between Holes 14, 15, and 16. This area is a short walk from Michigan Stadium and offers a fantastic tailgating opportunity for fans. Spots are first-come/first-serve and will be available beginning at 8am for a cost of $30.

Parking Update: Guests with a Disability

In the past, the athletic department was able to use the “Triangle Lot” that runs adjacent to Stadium Boulevard for an additional area for accessible parking. This parking area is actually owned by Ann Arbor Golf and Outing and is not controlled by the University. Unfortunately, for the 2009 football season, the “Triangle Lot” will no longer be available to us.

Accordingly, there will be no parking available in the
triangle lot for those with Accessible Blue Lot parking passes.

We have expanded the accessible parking area immmediately beyond the triangle area in the blue lot and you will be directed there for parking upon entering the blue lot.

Please remember that after parking in the Blue Lot handicapped area you may take advantage of the shuttle service running from the bus shelter in the blue lot to the stadium.

And all the info you need…stolen straight from here.

• Athletics Campus Football Parking Map (PDF: 1 page, 1.64 MB)
• Football Parking Inventory (2009 Season)
• Courtesy Shuttle Service
• Check Road Construction Status on MDOT’s Site

PERMIT PARKING
The following Athletic Campus lots are permit-only and do not offer day of game sales (see Football Game Day Map for more details on locations):

• Blue Lot at Crisler Arena
• Blue Lot West at Keech and Main Streets
• Brown Lot at the Varsity Tennis Center
• Grey Lot at Yost Ice Arena
• Red Lot (Intersection of State Street and Railroad Tracks)
• Buffalo Lot (Hoover Street)

PUBLIC PARKING – DAY OF GAME SALES
The following lots are available on day of game for cash sales. Please see the Parking Lot List for prices:

• Green Lot (UM Golf Course off of Stadium Blvd.)
• Glick Fieldhouse (State St. south of Glick Fieldhouse)
• UM Golf Course (State Street Entry-Cars only, weather permitting)
• UM Golf Course (Main Street Entry-Cars only, weather permitting)
• Maize Lot (Lot located south of the Varsity Tennis Center on State St.)
• UM Driving Range
• Ann Arbor Golf & Outing (Weather Permitting)
• Purple Lot (Pioneer High School) – Site
• Hill Street Parking Structure
• Thompson Street Parking Structure
• Thompson Street Surface Lot
• Division Street Surface Lot
• Hoover Street Gravel Lot

NOTE: Radio stations WAAM (1600 AM), WJR (760 AM), WTKA (1050 AM) and WWJ (950 AM) carry game day weather and parking information.

RV PARKING
Purple Lot (Pioneer High School): OOnly season reserved RV pass holders will be allowed to enter the Pioneer site on Friday evenings at Gate #3. All others (including Non-Reserved Season Pass RV holders) will not be allowed to enter on Friday evenings and will be turned away. Entrance will be on Saturday morning beginning at 6am. All RV’s are welcome to stay until Sunday at noon. Information about parking at Pioneer High School can be found at their parking website.

Brown Lot (Varsity Tennis Center): RV’s with a permit may park at the Brown Lot on Saturday morning beginning at 8am. RV’s who show up at the Brown Lot without a permit will be directed to the Maize or Pioneer RV cash lots. RV’s are welcome to stay in the Brown Lot until Sunday at noon.

Maize Lot (Commuter lot south of Varsity Tennis Center): RV’s may access the Maize Lot off of State St. and pay $60 for entry. The lot opens at 8am on Saturday.

Blue Lot: RV’s may only access the blue lot with a Blue Lot RV permit. There are no day-of-game cash sales for RV’s at the blue lot. All RV’s will be directed to the RV parking area in the blue lot with the exception of RV Reserved spaces. RV Pass holders interested in obtaining a Reserved spot should contact the Athletic Department Development office at (734) 764-7131.

Questions about the RV parking may be answered by calling the Athletic Department Ticket Office (866-296-6849), the Game Operations Hotline (734-647-9977), or Ann Arbor Public Schools/Michigan Event Parking (Pioneer Site Questions — 734-358-7275).

Parking for Persons with a Disability
Please see the Guide for Guests with Disabilities for information about handicapped parking.

AATA Shuttle Service
The Ann Arbor Transit Authority (AATA) offers shuttle service between Michigan Stadium and Ann Arbor hotels and motels, UM Parking Structures and lots, the Michigan Union, and downtown Ann Arbor. The Football Ride runs approximately every 20 minutes beginning 2 hours before game time, and drops off passengers at Gate 2. Shuttles run for approximately 60 minutes after the game and pick up passengers at the assigned location outside Gate 2. During inclement weather, such as rain or heavy snow, the shuttle will run throughout the game. For more information on the Football Ride, call AATA at (734) 973-6500 or visit theride.org/football.asp.

Miscellaneous Parking Policies and Procedures

• The University of Michigan will not be responsible for loss or damage to vehicles or its contents parked for a football game.
• Holders of football permits should clearly display their permits from the rearview mirror of their cars to assist parking personnel in directing them to the proper lots. Permits should be displayed at all times (even when entering the game) to avoid being towed.
• All drivers should be alert to instructions from the uniformed police officers and parking personnel who will be directing traffic.
• Patrons are reminded that normal parking regulations apply on game day. Vehicles parked in fire lanes, at the end of aisles, and in any other illegal location will be ticketed and/or towed. If you are unable to find a legal parking space, please see a parking attendant for assistance.
• Spaces are available on a first-come, first serve basis. If you arrive at your designated lot and it is full, you will be directed to the next available lot.
• Spaces may not be reserved for later arriving vehicles unless authorized by the UM Athletic Department.
• Overnight parking is prohibited in all UM Football game-day parking lots.
• Vehicles should vacate the lot within two hours after the game or vehicles may be towed.
• AUTO passes allow vehicles to park in one (1) designated space.
• RV’s passes allow RV’s 4 spaces and they must not expand past their 4 designated spaces. The full vehicle including awnings, expansion sides, mirrors, tables, chairs, coolers, etc. must stay within the lined parking spaces allotted.
• Tailgate accessory equipment may NOT be placed in any designated parking space unless it is one of the four (4) spaces designated for an RV.
• Tailgate equipment may not be placed into roadways/driveways in a manner in which it impedes traffic. Parking Lot personnel will have the final decision on whether it impedes traffic or not.
• Space is very limited; throwing of footballs or other objects should be kept to minimal distances and out of roadways and other tailgater’s areas. Repeat offenders may have their objects confiscated. Please be considerate of other fans trying to park in the lot.
• Fans may not display flags, balloons, signs or the like more than 20 feet above the parking lot surface and also may not undertake any promotional, advertising or marketing activities in UM lots without written authorization from the Athletic Department.
• After the game, Main Street/Ann Arbor-Saline Road is one way southbound from Michigan Stadium to Interstate-94. Post-game southbound traffic along South Main Street will include stop-and-go traffic signals at the Scio Church/South Main and Ann Arbor-Saline/South Main intersections. This is intended to provide safer crossing opportunities for pedestrians. The traffic signal operation will be manually controlled and activated when pedestrians accumulate at the crosswalks.
• For more information regarding purchasing parking permits, please call the Ticket Office at 734-764-0247. Please call the Game Operations Voice Mail at (734) 647-9977 with problems or concerns about parking operations.