Superbowl 2017: How To Get Around Houston During The Big Game Weekend

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Houston is ready, prepared and excited to welcome you to Super Bowl LI.

The Greater Houston area and their partners have been working diligently to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans. Whether you’re here from out of town cheering on your favorite team at the game, a local coming Downtown for all of the events or just here for the other sporting events, shows and concerts, this guide is for you:

Clock Management: We welcome you, your family, and your friends to join in on the fun with over 100,000 people per day across all Super Bowl events. Please allow extra time to travel downtown due to event-specific road closures and detours.

 Connecting Communities: Public transportation is the recommended travel method to access Downtown Houston for Super Bowl related events. Through our partnership with Metro we have worked on extended event schedules, increased frequency, and added special event circulators and shuttles.

 Convenient, Reliable and Guaranteed Parking: If you plan to drive downtown, there are over 62,000 parking spots available during peak event times. We still, however, strongly encourage you to secure your parking in advance. Guarantee your spot in and around Downtown Houston for all events at one convenient site: the Super Bowl Host Committee website and app.

Taxi and Rideshare: An easy way to get a safe, reliable, and affordable ride to and from your favorite event. You can hail or request a ride through your smartphone on the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee app or by visiting the Welcome Center loading locations. Special event regulations, rates, and surcharges may be in effect.

 Bicycles: Biking downtown for all the fun? We partnered with local organizations to provide convenient routes to and from the events. At Super Bowl LIVE, we will also have a safe and secure bike valet to store your bike while you enjoy the festivities.

 Super Bowl Sunday: Ticketholders have multiple options to get to NRG Park on game day. Parking passes are available, Metro will run modified schedules, and Uber/Taxi will have designated areas. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the Game Day Fan Plaza beforehand. (tickets are required for all NRG events on game day)

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Road Closures

No matter how you arrive, be aware of event specific road closures

Whether you’re going to Super Bowl LIVE, NFL Experience, a Houston Rockets game or any event downtown, please adhere to the same transportation plan for all.

Notable Road Closures: January 28th – February 6th

Polk (Between Austin and LaBranch)
Dallas (Between Austin and LaBranch)
LaBranch (Between Walker and Bell)

Surrounding Discovery Green:

Avenidas De Las Americas
McKinney Street
Lamar Street

Full lane closures and dates can be found at www.housuperbowl.com

Saturday, February 4th: Due to NFL Honors at Wortham Theatre

Prairie Street (Between Louisiana and Bagby) 2:00pm – 11:00pm
Smith Street (Between Preston and Texas) 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Texas Street (Between Bagby and Smith) 8:00pm – 10:00pm

*Roads subject to re-opening earlier

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Recommended Routes

If you’re headed downtown, take the most efficient and convenient routes.

Drivers are encouraged to park on the West side of Downtown Houston, as the previously mentioned street closures may impact your commute on the East side of the City. Please note that certain exits, streets, and parking areas may not be available like they usually are for special events in Downtown.

From the West: I-10 East to Smith Street

From the East: I-10 West to Fannin or I-45 North to Scott St/St. Joseph’s Pkwy

From the South: I-69 North to West Gray Street or 59 spur to Louisiana (thru Midtown)

From the North: I-69 South to Jackson

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Public Transportation

METRO is proud to be Connecting Communities to Super Bowl LI.

With extended hours of operation and additional trains and busses, Metro is prepared to move you to and from your event. It is the safest, most cost effective, and convenient way to get to Downtown Houston.

Extended Rail Hours: *First train varies by each rail line, specifically

Saturday, January 28th: 4:00am* – 12:00am Sunday, January 29th: 4:00am* – 11:00pm Monday, January 30th: 4:00am* – 12:00am Tuesday, January 31st: 4:00am* – 12:00am Wednesday, February 1st: 4:00am* – 12:00am Thursday, February 2nd: 4:00am* – 1:00am Friday, February 3rd: 4:00am* – 1:00am Saturday, February 4th: 4:00am* – 1:00am Sunday, February 5th: 4:00am* – 12:00am

METRO Fares: METRORail: $1.25 one way | METROBus: $1.25 one way | All Day Fare Rail/Bus: $3.00

METRO Q Mobile Ticketing: Purchase your full-fare METRO local bus and light-rail tickets 24/7 – right from your smartphone!

Bus Contingency for Rail: 50 standby buses located at Midday Lot with a capacity of 5,000 after 12pm every day of Super Bowl LIVE.

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Special Event Circulators

Hop on and off the circulators in Downtown, Midtown and Uptown-Galleria.

Utilize the GreenLINK, OrangeLINK, and SilverLINK circulators in Downtown Houston to get from your parking spot, to your favorite new restaurant, to the front row of the show and back. Staying in Uptown? Let us take you from the Galleria to Downtown (or vice versa) with door to door service. Grabbing dinner and drinks in Midtown, hop on and off while you explore the entire area. Best part is – IT’S ALL FREE!

 DATES OF OPERATION: (2 hours pre and 2 hours post Super Bowl LIVE)

GreenLink: January 28th to February 5th
OrangeLink: January 28th to February 5th
SilverLink: January 28th to February 5th
GalleriaConnector: February1st to February 5th
Midtown Circulator: February 1st to February 5th

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Downtown Event Parking

Our goal is to provide reasonable, convenient & guaranteed parking for all.

Parking Availability: Downtown Houston has over 62,000+ spots for Super Bowl related events. We encourage fans to park on the West side of Downtown and utilize the Special Event Circulators to arrive at their destination. Certain lots may not be utilized in their normal capacity, and we recommend planning ahead on which lot/garage to park in. If you’re coming downtown during business hours (Monday to Friday), there will still be 12,000+ designated fan parking spots during that period.

Meters: Parking on Downtown Houston streets is convenient and easy. There are over 1,000 on street parking spaces ranging from 2-hour to 4-hour parking increments. No Change? No Problem. There are three different ways to pay at the pay station:
- Pay-by-Plate: Enter your license plate number to pay
- Pay-by-Phone: Download the app or dial a toll-free number
-  Pay-and-Display: Pay meter & display the receipt on your dashboard
Pre-Paid Parking App: Through the Host Committee app and website, guests, at any event in Downtown Houston, will be able to pre purchase their parking spot at a guaranteed rate. The parking pass can then be printed out, or scanned through the app, providing turn by turn directions to the lots. We give you peace of mind when navigating to and from all Super Bowl events.

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Alternative Transportation

Ridesharing or riding your bike in Downtown has never been easier.

Taxicabs: If you choose to take a taxicab to the Super Bowl LI events there are numerous locations and areas to get picked up and dropped off. If you’re jumping from event to event in the Downtown Houston District, we are pleased to offer Six in the City – $6 taxicab rides anywhere downtown by any taxi company! Taxicab stands are located conveniently around downtown or hail one on the City of Houston’s NEW rideshare app, AARO.
Uber: Uber is an easy way to request a safe, reliable, and affordable ride within minutes. The Uber mobile app connects riders with their ride and offers real-time tracking of their vehicle from start to finish. We have partnered with Uber to have designated pick-up and drop-off zones around Super Bowl LIVE which will make the wait time and surge charging minimal. Download the app and use the promo code: ______________ for $20 off your first ride!
Houston B-Cycle: Get to all the Super Bowl events and see the City of Houston by bike, courtesy of Houston B-Cycle. This bike share program located throughout the Greater Houston Area offers residents, commuters, and visitors a choice of ecological and economical transport during all Super Bowl LI week. Ride all week long with the exclusive Super Bowl LI Membership and pick-up and drop-off at all stops, at your convenience. For all locations, rates, and frequently asked questions visit http://www.houston.bcycle.com
BikeHouston Bike Valet: Already have your own bike and want to attend Super Bowl LI events? Ride down through the Bayou, or one of the many other trails, and right up to Super Bowl LIVE. Get the peace of mind that your bike is safe with our bike valet, courtesy of BikeHouston. The Bike Valet will be located on Rusk between Crawford and Avenida De Las Americas and will be open 1-hour prior through 1- hour after posted Super Bowl LIVE times. For more information on Bike Houston, visit http://www.bikehouston.org
 Pedicabs: Sit back and relax while arriving or departing the events, courtesy of local pedicabs. These certified vendors will be available in certain locations on the North and South side of Discovery Green and will travel anywhere in the Central Business District.