2008 Parking and Traffic Information

Rules & Regulations

No parking is allowed on sidewalks.

The Mell Street corridor, bound by the intersections of Thach and College, Mell and Samford, and Roosevelt and College will close to vehicular traffic three hours prior to kickoff.

No one is allowed to reserve legal, paved parking spaces in the parking decks or university parking lots. Reserving tailgating spots in grass areas using stakes, ropes, ribbons, tape, chairs, tables, tents, vehicles or other items is not allowed until 4 p.m. on Friday, except for specially-permitted University events. Items found before then are subject to removal without notice or reimbursement.

Vehicles are not allowed inside areas enclosed by bollards, posts, chains or fences. Cars in these areas or those found blocking roadways, sidewalks, emergency lanes, fire hydrants, driveways or other vehicles are subject to being towed at the owner's expense.

Vehicles are not allowed on any part of the Haley Center Concourse.

Non-university golf carts and all-terrain vehicles are not allowed on campus.

All streets must remain open to traffic and emergency vehicles, except those that are blocked by law-enforcement barricades surrounding Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Disabled Parking

Handicapped parking lot (Lot Y) opens at 8 a.m. on game days. When it fills up, fans will be directed to park at the Facilities Division on Samford Avenue. A shuttle bus is available from that location and will take fans to the Coliseum.

To use this area you will need to have a state (any state) tag, hang tag or other item that designates your vehicle for handicapped parking. Parking is free.

Lot Y is on W. Magnolia Avenue near the Credit Union, where Shuttle service is available before, during and after the game.

RV Parking Information

To prevent unsafe conditions, a number of RVs with permits will be allowed into parking areas at noon on Fridays. RVs arriving prior to their designated time may park in the large grass parking areas located at the corner of Donahue Drive and Lem Morrison Drive, beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. RVs must leave campus by 4 p.m. on Sundays.

No-RV zones remain in effect in the core area of campus and other sites. Please refer to the Game Day Map in this guide to determine which areas are designated No-RV zones.

In order to minimize dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by engine exhausts from RVs, trailers or portable generators, owners should ensure that engines are properly vented. Always park in a manner that ensures adequate space between vehicles. Install carbon monoxide detectors if possible.

Solicitation

Solicitation on the Auburn University campus, without the express written consent of Auburn University or it's agents, is strictly prohibited.

After the Game

Samford Avenue: During game day, from Duncan Drive traveling west, Samford Avenue is one-way three (3) lanes to University Drive (pre-game parking should face west). From Duncan Drive traveling east, Samford Avenue is one-way for two (2) lanes to Dean Road (pre-game parking should face east). From University Drive traveling east, Samford Avenue is one (1) lane in-bound and is RESERVED FOR BUSES ONLY. Cars parked between Wire Road and University Drive along Samford Avenue should park facing west pre-game.

Duncan Drive: Traveling south from the stadium, Duncan Drive is one-way two (2) lanes to Lem Morrison. Cars parked on Duncan between Samford Avenue and Lem Morrison should park facing south pre-game.

Wire Road: From Roosevelt traveling south, Wire Road is one-way three (3) lanes to University Drive.

Parking for the Vanderbilt Game

Vanderbilt University and its Commodore athletics family looks forward to hosting Auburn football fans at our game this Saturday, October 4.  The University wants to make your trip to Nashville as pleasant as possible.  The following arrangements have been made to provide parking for the game.

Parking and especially tailgating are limited on campus. For Tiger fans planning larger tailgate pre-game parties or wishing to park recreation vehicles, we recommend contacting the people at the Harris-Hillman School, located directly across from the south side of campus about three blocks from Vanderbilt Stadium.  The school typically hosts visiting fans; the school's phone number is 615-298-8085 if you want to get further information.

Parking on grass or in other restricted areas

Fannie Mae Dees Park is a Nashville public park about a block away from Harris-Hillman.  The park provides an excellent picnic setting but alcoholic beverages and parking on its grass are prohibited.  These policies will be strictly enforced and violators will be subject to fines, towing of your vehicle and/or arrest by Nashville Police.  Policies include the following restrictions, plus the requirement that all trash must be disposed of in a trash receptacle:

• The removal of barricades
• The use of alcohol, drugs and any other illegal substance
• Loud music and other sound amplification
• Erection of tents or other shelters without a permit
• Open grilling, disposal of charcoal, etc., without a permit

For more information, please visit:

ftp://ftp.nashville.gov/web/parks/2006_game_day_parking.pdf
http://vucommodores.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/2008-gameday-main.html

Visiting fans will also get plenty of helpful information by clicking the Gameday Central icon on our official athletics website, www.vucommodores.com.

Parking on Metro Streets

Limited parking is available on Metro Nashville city streets around campus.  If you park on the street, we ask that you please be considerate of residents and business owners in these areas by not blocking driveways and not impair drivers' visibility by parking too close to an intersection.  Also, please be sure to not to leave behind litter or other debris. Metro Nashville Police will be patrolling this area during the game and violators are subject to ticketing and/or towing of their vehicle.

Please help us keep the neighborhood surrounding our campus clean and beautiful.  And let's have a great game.