Convenient Parking and Transportation Available in Downtown Detroit For Closing Weekend of North American International Auto Show 2001

    DETROIT, Jan. 18 As the closing weekend of the
North American International Auto Show at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center
approaches, the City of Detroit is reminding attendees that there is
convenient and accessible parking and transportation downtown.  Visitors are
encouraged to park at facilities near People Mover stations and ride over to
the show.  For added convenience, new temporary auto show parking signs have
been placed in the downtown area to assist motorists.  Individuals are
encouraged to utilize City of Detroit Municipal Parking facilities along the
Detroit People Mover route.  Two People Mover stations -- Grand Circus Park
and Cadillac Square -- are closed due to construction.
    For a map of downtown parking facilities and the People Mover route, visit
the City of Detroit's Web site at http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us .
    The Detroit Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Municipal
Parking Department will provide shuttle service from January 13-21, from
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The shuttles will run approximately every 15-20 minutes;
cost is $1 round trip, and 50 cents one way.  Pick up/drop-off sites for the
shuttle service includes the 604 Abbott Lot, First and Bagley Garage and the
Grand Circus Park Garage.
    Since all Cobo Center parking facilities are expected to fill quickly,
Detroit parking officials suggest attendees use the following facilities:
(those marked with an asterisk include shuttle service)

    *  604 Abbott Lot*        Mon. - Fri. (5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.)          $5
                              Sat.- Sun. and Holidays  (9 a.m. - 11 p.m)

    *  First and Bagley Garage *
       1731 First Street        Open 24 hours (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.)       $3.50
                                (6 p.m. - 6 a.m.)                     $1.75
                                Sat. Sun., and Holidays               $1.75

    *  Grand Circus Park*       Mon. - Fri. (5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)      $6.25
       1600-01 Woodward         Mon. - Fri. (6 p.m - 11 p.m.)         $3.25
                                Sat. & Sun. and Holidays
                                (9 a.m. - 11 p.m.)                    $3.25

    *  Ford Underground Garage  Mon. - Fri. (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.)         $6.50
       30 East Jefferson        Mon. - Fri. (6 p.m. - 11 p.m.)        $4.50
                                Sat. & Sun. and Holidays
                                 (9 a.m. - 11 p.m.)                   $4.50

    *  Greektown Garage         Mon. - Fri. (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.)         $6.25
       660 Macomb               Mon. - Fri. (After 6 p.m.)            $3.25
       (24 Hours)               Sat. & Sun.                           $3.25

    *  Joe Louis Arena          Mon. - Fri. (6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.)     $3.50
       900 W. Jefferson

    *  Millennium               Mon. - Fri. (6 a.m. - 11 p.m.)        $10
       423 W. Congress          Sat. & Sun and Holidays
                                 (9 a.m. - 11 p.m.)                   $10

    For individuals riding the People Mover, hours of operation are:
    *  January 18           7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
    *  January 19           7 a.m. - midnight
    *  January 20 & 21      8 a.m. - midnight

    The People Mover fare is 50 cents per ride.  Any combination of U.S.
nickels, dimes and quarter or one DPM token may be used for entry.  Tokens are
available in all DPM stations.  Persons certified as handicapped, Medicare
cardholders and the elderly are eligible for discounted (50%) passes and
token.  Children five and under ride free.  Trains depart the stations
approximately every 3 - 5 minutes.  The DPM is 100 percent accessible to
elderly and disabled persons.