September 17-21, 2012 |
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Workshop Venue: |
Travel Information
Ann Arbor and DTW Airport Ground Transportation Services:
Cash Walk-On
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One Way |
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Standard |
$15.00 |
Taxi/Luxury Services available at DTW Airport 24/7 Metro Cars (taxi) and Metro Cabs (luxury service) is available at all times (24/7) at the Detroit Metro Airport’s Ground Transportation Centers for both terminals (McNamara and North) where no prior reservation or phone call is required. A 15%-18% tip is reasonable for taxi service. |
NOTE: DISCOUNT ONLY APPLIES TO UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN EMPLOYEES OR WHEN USING THE P-CARD. *UM promo code to receive discounted rate of 10%: #UM814061
1-800-456-1701 or http://www.metrocars.com/
METRO CABS (TAXI)
Metro Cabs (white mini van/taxi service):
The rate is a metered rate - no flat rate. Metered ride is
approximately $50 plus tip. UM employee discount does not apply to the
taxi service.
METRO CARS (Sedan/LUXURY SERVICE)
Metro Cars (black sedan/luxury service) Flat Rate DTW → Ann Arbor (not including tip):
$61 for non-UM employee passengers, $53.50 with UM employee discount (see promo code above)
Metro Cabs/Cars Services are available at the Ground Transportation Center’s (GTC) for each terminal 24/7.
North Terminal GTC: Exit the baggage area taking either the escalator or elevator to level 3 (top color). Walk across the pedestrian bridge (the only thing on this level). As you enter the Ground Transportation Center, you will see the Metro Cars/Transportation desk on the right. Cars are staged just outside the door to the right. http://www.metroairport.com/pdf/maps/NTermCrossSect.pdf
McNamara Terminal GTC:
Exit the baggage area taking either the escalator or elevator to level
2. Walk across the pedestrian bridge (the only thing on this level). As
you enter the Ground Transportation Center, you will see an escalator
on the right. Proceed down the escalator. U-turn to the left and
proceed down the hall. Metro Cars/Transportation desk will be on the
right.
http://www.metroairport.com/site/popup.asp?img=McNamCrossSectPopUp.jpg&wd=1100&ht=538
Shuttle Services |
1. Custom Transit (734) 971-5555 or www.customtransit.com You can certainly contact Custom Transit once you land at the airport to check on their availability if a reservation was not made ahead of time. Perhaps they could easily accommodate you in a timely manner. If arrangements can be made, depending on which terminal you are in, they will direct you on where to go. This will NOT be at the airport’s Ground Transportation Center as only Metro Cars/Metro Transportation is allowed there. They would direct you to the “Reserved/Prearranged Transportation Center” for that terminal (or you can follow the signs for this) for where their car/van will be waiting for you or you could visit their web site for terminal directions: http://customtransit.com/terminals/ RATES (not including tip): *Ask for UM Special Each additional passenger lowers the per-passenger price. For instance, a group of 4 can 3. Ann Arbor Metro Shuttle (Operates 7 days a week with limited hours of 7am – 7pm)(734) 507-9220 or http://annarbormetroshuttle.com You can certainly contact Ann Arbor Metro Shuttle once you land at the airport to check on their availability if a reservation was not made ahead of time. Perhaps they could easily accommodate you in a timely manner. If arrangements can be made, depending on which terminal you are in, they will direct you on where to go. This will NOT be at the airport’s Ground Transportation Center as only Metro Cars/Metro Transportation is allowed there. They would direct you to the “Reserved/Prearranged Transportation Center” for that terminal (or you can follow the signs for this) for where their car/van will be waiting for you. RATES (not including tip): |
Other Taxi Services |
Detroit Metro Airport Transportation Providers- Prices may vary
Local Ann Arbor Taxi Providers (The following providers can pick up and drop off within the city of Ann Arbor. Note: Always mention you are associated with U of M incase a discount can be offered) A Cab and Treetown Transportation
(734) 668-2222 or (734) 213-1100 |
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Other Transportation Services |
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Local Bus Long Distance Bus Greyhound Long Distance Train Car Rental Hertz Rent-A-Car |
Parking on central campus of the University can be difficult at times. You may want to consider choosing a hotel within walking distance for this reason alone. However, if you need to commute and park, there is public parking available at the following locations listed closest to furthest from the Department of Physics (Randall Laboratory and West Hall):
Fletcher Structure (U of M Structure) - limited visitor parking
Forest Garage (U of M Structure) - half visitor parking
Palmer Street Structure (City of Ann Arbor)
Maynard Street Structure (City of Ann Arbor)
Website for City of Ann Arbor Parking: http://www.a2dda.org/parking__transportation/parking_options/
Website for U of M Vistior Parking:
http://pts.umich.edu/patient_visitor/visitor.php
Rates range depending on which parking structure from $0.80 - $1.10/hour. Some do not allow overnight parking while others allow up to 72 hours.Please Note: We cannot be responsible for reimbursing parking tickets.
For more information about Ann Arbor, click here.
Workshop Organizers: Henriette Elvang (Michigan/MCTP) Matt Headrick (Brandeis) Jim Liu (Michigan/MCTP) |
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