Getting To And From The North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2005 -- Attendees to Public Days of the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at COBO Conference/Exhibition Center will find convenient and accessible parking and transportation downtown.
"Our goal is to make getting downtown and getting to the NAIAS as easy as possible," said NAIAS 2005 Senior Co-Chairman Bill Cook. "The NAIAS is actively working with Metro Networks and the City of Detroit to provide up-to-the-minute information on traffic patterns and available parking throughout the show."
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The NAIAS Web site (http://www.naias.com/ ) now features an interactive map of Detroit that includes all parking garages as well as driving directions. In addition to the Web site, attendees also should check their local media outlets for traffic patterns and weather conditions before heading to the show.
The NAIAS is running six to ten shuttle buses daily along the Detroit River from Joe Louis Arena to the Renaissance Center parking structures. There are approximately 10,000 parking spaces in the Renaissance Center parking facilities. In addition, the Detroit People Mover is fully functional, and has several convenient stops near the NAIAS. Visit http://www.thepeoplemover.com/ for additional information.
When parking on the Cobo Rooftop, money will only be collected at the top of the ramp, by credentialed Cobo personnel.
The 2005 show will open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 15, and run through Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Show hours are 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. through Jan. 22, and 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23. Admittance ends one hour prior to show closing.
About the North American International Auto Show
Entering its 17th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn the distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at http://www.naias.com/ .
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