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Transportation
 
SHUTTLE BUS
Friday, July 1st
04:00 PM - 1:00 AM (July 2nd): Free round trip shuttle service between hotels and COBO Hall is available. Pick up and drop off points near COBO Hall and hotels (except Hotel Pontchartrain).
Frequency: Every 15 - 20 minutes.
 
Saturday, July 2nd
06:00 AM - 1:00 AM (July 3rd): Free round trip shuttle service between hotels and COBO Hall is available. Pick up and drop off points near COBO Hall and hotels (except Hotel Pontchartrain).
Frequency: Every 15 - 20 minutes.
 
Sunday, July 3rd
07:00 AM - 1:00 AM (July 4th): Free round trip shuttle service between hotels and COBO Hall is available. Pick up and drop off points near COBO Hall and hotels (except Hotel Pontchartrain).
Frequency: Every 15 - 20 minutes.
 
DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER MONO-RAIL
We highly recommend a ride on Detroit's People Mover as it offers a stunning view of the entire downtown area. It will be the best $0.50 spent per ride. The views are spectacular and you will witness tragedy and triump of the Motor city.
 
Easy access to Downtown sight seeing.
Friday, July 1st: From 07:00 AM to 1:00 AM (July 2nd)
Saturday, July 2nd: From 06:00 AM to 1:00 AM (July 3rd)
Sunday, July 3rd: From 07:00 AM to 1:00 AM (July 4th)
Train passes can be purchased at the registration desks.
$1.00 X 3 days = $3.00/person. Unlimited usage. Otherwise, it is $0.50 per ride.
 
Visit the People Mover website at: www.thepeoplemover.com
 
Click here to view the detailed Station Guide map.
 
Transportation from Airport
Here are some of the Ground Transportation companies in the Detroit Area. Visit their website or call them directly to reserve a Cab before you arrive to Detroit. It is recommended to reserve (to and from DTW) a cab or a sedan atleast three days in advance.
 
http://www.metrocars.com/services/luxurysedans.htm
(800) 456-1701
Please call ahead and reserve your sedan (to and from the airport), so there will not be any inconveniences. One-way trip from DTW airport to Downtown hotels costs around $48.00 + 15% gratuity.
 
https://www.checkersedan.com/Order/order-form.html
(800) 351-5456
Please call ahead and reserve your sedan (to and from the airport), so there will not be any inconveniences.
 
Metro Airport Taxi/Mini Van/Car
(800) 745-5191
(734) 657-7421
 
Contact Dev Brar at 734-341-9499.
He is part of Metro Airport Taxi. To get the discounted rate go through him, he is a very honest and reliable person. He has about four other people who work in his group (nephews, cousins who are also reliable).
 
One-way trip from DTW airport to Downtown hotels costs around $35.00 + gratuity. 10% discount on all return trips.
 
Please call ahead and reserve your cab (to and from the airport), so there will not be any inconveniences.
 
Remember to ALWAYS TRAVEL LIGHT.
 
Parking
 
 
Please be aware that there is no free parking in downtown Detroit. Paid parking is available at the conference venue and all the hotels. Some of the hotels do provide valet service as well.
 
Parking at the COBO Conference Center
 
COBO Hall Garage
TANA Conference attendees can park under COBO Center via Washington entrance (straight from Jefferson) or follow Washington* to the left and park around back.
 
475 Washington Blvd. (Entrance at Washington Blvd and E. Jefferson)
Hours: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM, July 1 – July 3
Daily Maximum Rate: $5.00
No IN & OUT privileges
 
COBO Roof Deck
COBO Roof Deck parking can be accessed by following Jefferson to Washington*, then turning right. Go to the second traffic light (Congress) and turn left, staying in the right lane (the left lane turns into an expressway entrance). Once on Congress, go past the second traffic light and you will come up to the rooftop entrance on your left.
 
625 W. Congress (Entrance at Congress and First)
Hours: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM, July 1 – July 3
Daily Maximum Rate: $4.00
No IN & OUT privileges
 
Parking at Hotel Marriott Renaissance Center
The hotel does provide valet parking to all its guests at $20.00 per night. We suggest that you park at Port Atwater Parking Garage to get an excellent price.
 
Port Atwater Parking Garage
TANA attendees get a heavily discounted rate at Atwater Parking. Port Atwater Parking can be accessed by following Jefferson E. to Beaubien, then turning right. Marriott Hotel is on Jefferson. You have to go past the hotel to get to the parking structure. You will find the entrance on the left. Please note that there are two garages there. Only use the one that has a big red sign - 'Port Atwater'. Ask the attendant for TANA rate. There is a sky bridge from the Parking structure to the Renaissance Center building.
 
Daily passes are available both at the Hotel Lobby and the Garage.
200 Beaubien St Detroit, MI 48226-4339 (Corner of Jefferson and Beaubien)
Hours: 24 Hrs, July 1 – July 4
Daily Maximum Rate: $6.00; July 1 – July 4 - $20.00
Unlimited IN & OUT privileges
 
Please be aware this is not the Parking Garage (Miller Parking) that is across the street from Marriott Renaissance Hotel entrance. This parking structure is on the other side of the Renaissance Center and there is a skyway to get to the hotel directly from the structure. Miller Parking is a lot more expensive to park.
 
Parking at Pontchartrain Hotel
Valet Parking is available to all TANA attendees at $20.00 per car for overnight parking with in and out privileges. Day parking is $10.00 per car and based on availability.
 
Daily passes are available both at the Hotel Lobby and the Garage. The Hotel also has Valet Parking.
 
Two Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226-4416 (Across the street from COBO Hall)
Hours: 24 Hrs, July 1 – July 4
Daily Maximum Rate: $20.00 overnight with unlimited IN and OUT privileges
                                  $10.00 for day parking, subject to availability
 
Parking at Holiday Inn
Valet Parking is available to all TANA attendees at $17.00 per car for overnight parking with unlimited in and out privileges.
 
Other Hotels
The other hotels do provide parking but there is no discount for TANA attendees.
 
For more Downtown Parking Information click here.
For TANA Conference parking information click here