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Avoiding the parking storm at the Long Center this weekend.
With a convergence of events this weekend at both the city-operated Palmer Events Center and at the neighboring Long Center, there’s due to be thousands headed to W. Riverside Dr. and Barton Springs Road.
But, according to a recent new release, a little planning between the concerned parties has resulted in some transportation options. The plan came about as a result of meetings among representatives of the Long Center, Capital Metro, the Downtown Austin Alliance and the City of Austin.
Capital Metro will expand the hours of the #450 Congress ’Dillo on Nov. 21-22 to accommodate those headed to either the Junior League’s 33rd annual A Christmas Affair at the Palmer Events Center or to the Austin Symphony Orchestra concerts at the Long Center.
The #450 Congress ’Dillo — which loops around the Long Center then runs up Congress Ave. to the Capital and its surrounding parking lots — will operate until 10:30 p.m. Nov. 21-22 to help shoppers and orchestra attendees easily get to and from these events.
After 7 p.m. Nov. 21-22, the Congress ’Dillo will operate on a 15-minute frequency. The ’Dillo costs 50 cents for a two-hour pass.
“We want as many people as possible to enjoy events at the Long Center and Palmer Events Center by making it easier to get to and from these venues,” said Cliff Redd, executive director of the Long Center, in a news release.
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