 
Bcscott
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Username: Bcscott
Post Number: 55
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 8:13 am: |    |
I'm coming down Saturday morning and staying for the Tiger's game. I was just wondering if I'll be able to take my usual trek down Woodward to Campus Martius and park on Monroe? I know the race it's self is on Belle Isle but I've never been in town when the race was going on. |
Gravitymachine
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Username: Gravitymachine
Post Number: 2257
Registered: 05-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 8:19 am: | |
traffic for the game will be more affected by jazzfest than the GP. campus martius will be completely closed for it |
Sean_of_detroit
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Username: Sean_of_detroit
Post Number: 1646
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 8:36 am: | |
So expect the usual gridlock on Woodward, just like every other event?
So what would you guys suggest? Make your way to Grand Circus Park (Take a look at a map site if you need to pick a route), then take a Broadway/Randolph for the East Side, and Washington Boulevard for the West Side? |
French777
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Username: French777
Post Number: 555
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 8:45 am: | |
Gridlock in Detroit is good though!
It means a lot of people came to the Event and see the New Detroit! |
Sean_of_detroit
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Username: Sean_of_detroit
Post Number: 1648
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 9:28 am: | |
I wish so much that that was true French.
While there will be a nice crowd, the gridlock is because of poor crowd control, and neglection of the fact that a decent number of people live in the CBD.
Many parallel running roads will most likely remain empty, and most CBD residents will not be informed of local closures. |
Bcscott
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Username: Bcscott
Post Number: 56
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 9:39 am: | |
Thanks for the head's up, I forgot about the Jazz Fest. I like taking the way I mentioned because I enjoy checking out the Model T plants, Scott mansion, and Brush Park. This time I think I'll just take 75 to the Lafayatte exit and park in the Church's parking lot on Monroe. It's a bit pricy but it's so easy to get back on the expressway. As for the gridlock, I'll be in the Old Shillelagh after the game enjoying a black and tan. |
Detroitrise
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Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 3511
Registered: 09-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 11:48 am: | |
French777, I agree. 
Sean, uh, I thought a CBD was suppose to be gridlocked...? How do you think the people living in lower Manhattan feel?
Bcscott, no, I don't expect too much traffic from the Grand Prix in downtown proper. Those people likely ride out Jefferson or Grand Blvd to the nearest expressway/home or Jefferson to I-375 or the Lodge (and vice versa).
That's the problem with Detroit now, a lack of urban congestion or traffic volume. One thing Detroiters are blessed with is the lack of terrible traffic.
(Message edited by DetroitRise on August 28, 2008) |
French777
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Username: French777
Post Number: 559
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, September 01, 2008 - 8:11 pm: | |
How was the Traffic?
I just drove home from the Mackinac Bridge walk and there was just some minor congestion in Bay City |
Focusonthed
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Username: Focusonthed
Post Number: 2015
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Monday, September 01, 2008 - 9:13 pm: | |
Downtown Detroit version of "congestion" = taking more than 1 cycle to get through a traffic light.
Truth. |