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Transportation & Traffic

Parking will be extremely limited in the Sports Complex area. Fans are highly encouraged to make transportation plans in advance and ARRIVE EARLY to avoid traffic congestion.

Click here for a downtown Jacksonville map with Skyway Stations, trolley stops and more information (PDF).

Parking & Traffic Tips from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

• Fans without pre-paid parking passes should use general parking. As in past years, JSO anticipates that general public parking in the Sports Complex area will fill up five hours prior to kickoff and lots open at 6 a.m. Private lots near the stadium fill up just as fast. 
• No parking on the south side of Bay St. from Ocean St. to Liberty St. and on Adams St. from Talleyrand Ave. to Bryan St. starting on Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 a.m. throughout Saturday, Oct. 29
• Arrive early. The stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s focus will shift to pedestrian traffic. Vehicle traffic to the stadium should expect delays.
• Lane indicators will be working Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 a.m. - Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. During this time there will be two lanes going east and two lanes going west between Liberty St. and Ocean St. On Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. the lane indicators will shift to a pre-game pattern this includes three eastbound lanes and one westbound lane from Ocean St. to the sports complex area
• Seventeen sign boards will be up on major roadways throughout the city with parking information.
• The Matthews Bridge will be open on Saturday, Oct. 29 
• Follow @JSOPIO on Twitter or visit www.twitter.com/JSOPIO for live traffic updates. Visit www.jaxsheriff.org for additional helpful maps. Follow @FLvsGA on Twitter or visit www.twitter.com/FLvsGA for live updates on events surrounding the game.

Below are transportation options to accommodate fans coming to downtown Jacksonville for the big game and surrounding activities: 

JTA Game Day Stadium Shuttle Service 

Saturday, October 29
11:30 a.m. – 1 hour post-game

Downtown Park-n-Ride Locations
Click here for a Shuttle Location Map (PDF)

Florida State College of Jacksonville (Downtown Campus)
101 West State Street
Park free and ride directly to the stadium. Roundtrip: $7

Skyway Convention Center
Located at the Skyway Convention Center stop on Bay Street (across from the Prime Osborn Convention Center), patrons park free, paying only to ride directly to the stadium. Roundtrip: $7

Kings Avenue Parking Garage
In the San Marco area, the Kings Avenue Parking Garage offers convenient parking facilities. Patrons can access this location from I-95 and numerous other arteries. This location features over 800 spaces and surface parking ideal for tailgating. Park free and ride directly to the stadium. Roundtrip: $7

Hogan Street
(between Water St. and Bay St., adjacent to The Jacksonville Landing
Roundtrip: $7 No parking provided.

Downtown Southbank Hotels
Fans staying at hotels on the Southbank should take the Skyway (fare is 50 cents) to the Central Station and catch the Hogan Street Shuttle at The Jacksonville Landing to the game.

Other Suburban Park-n-Ride Locations 
Shuttle Location Map (PDF)
Southside (J. Turner Butler & Philips Hwy.)
Patrons coming from the Southside can park free and ride the shuttle from J. Turner Butler Blvd. and Philips Highway just off I-95. Roundtrip: $12

Beaches - Wingate Park (101 S. South Penman Rd.)
Patrons park free and ride the shuttle from the beaches to the stadium. Roundtrip: $12

Shuttle drop off locations:
Kings Avenue, Beaches, and JTB Park-n-Ride lot locations will use Lot 'B' located east of the stadium across Haines Street between Gates 3 and 4.
The FSCJ Downtown, Skyway Convention Center and The Jacksonville Landing Park-n-Ride lot locations will use the ramp area that is located at the north end of the stadium. This pick-up and drop off area is located on the stadium property between Gates 2 and 3.

How to purchase Shuttle Passes
Shuttle passes can be pre-purchased online at www.jtafla.com. Passes can also be purchased during operational hours beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the location of your choice (cash only, correct change). For more information on locations and fares, contact JTA Customer Service (904) 630-3100 or visit www.jtafla.com.

Skyway Service

Hours
Thursday, October 27, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, October 28, 6 a.m.-3 a.m.
Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m.-3 a.m.

Fares
$.50 (one way)
Change machines available at each location.

Stops
Rosa L. Parks Transit Station (Hogan and State Streets)
Hemming Plaza (Monroe and Hogan Streets)
Central (Bay and Pearl Streets)
Convention Center (Bay and Johnson Streets)
San Marco (San Marco Boulevard and Mary Street)
Riverplace (Flagler Avenue)
Kings Avenue (Prudential Drive and Kings Avenue)

The JTA Skyway, Trolleys and Stadium Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.

JTA Customer Information
(904) 630-3100
TDD (904) 630-3191
www.jtafla.com

Complimentary Florida-Georgia Trolley

Why walk when you can ride? Hope on the free trolley to transport you to various stops in the downtown and Sports Complex areas. The trolleys will offer service on Thursday, October 27 from 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. and Friday, October 28 from 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Trolley Stops

For more information, call 1-800-985-FLGA (3542) or email events@coj.net.

Water Taxi

Take a convenient St. Johns River Water Taxi to your Florida vs. Georgia weekend destinations. 

Hours
Thursday, October 27: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday, October 28: 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Saturday, October 29: 9 a.m.- Midnight
Sunday, October 30: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Downtown Fares
One Way: $3 per person on Thursday, October 27 and Sunday, October 30
One Way: $5 per person on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29

Metropolitan Park/Stadium Fares
One Way: $4 per person on Thursday, October 27 and Sunday, October 30
One Way: $5 per person on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29

Stops

• The Jacksonville Landing
• Metropolitan Park Marina
• Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront
• Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk
• Friendship Fountain/ River City Brewing Company

For more information, call S.S. Marine Ventures at (904) 733-7782 or visit www.jaxwatertaxi.com.

Traffic Restrictions

To ensure smooth traffic flow, golf carts and motorized scooters that are not street legal will not be permitted in the Sports Complex area, surrounding parking lots or streets leading to The Jacksonville Landing. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has the right to shut down all golf carts due to traffic issues and safety concerns. Only authorized golf carts will be permitted in the area on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30. Bicycles and rickshaws are permitted but will be asked to leave if they obstruct traffic. Riding on sidewalks is not permitted.

Marketing Activities

Unauthorized retail, commercial, marketing and promotional activities are strictly prohibited inside parking lots, tailgating areas and on city property without prior written approval (and proof of certification in the manner of a sticker, etc.) from the City of Jacksonville. All violators will be escorted off the premises by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. These regulations are applicable in parking lots owned and/or leased by the City of Jacksonville and managed by SMG.

Portolet Company Restrictions

The City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events and SMG, the Facility Manager of the Sports Complex is focusing on safety issues surrounding sanitation trucks and portolet rentals in the Sports Complex Area. For the safety of fans tailgating in the Sports Complex area (including RV City), portolet companies will not be permitted to solicit business in city-owned parking lots and property. Keep checking this page for updated rules and regulations.

Street Closures

In preparation for the upcoming weekend and activities surrounding the game, the following streets will be closed:

Coastline Drive from The Jacksonville Landing to Newnan Street
Close: Thursday, 10/27 at 8 a.m. through Sunday, 10/30 at 11 p.m.

Independent Drive for Hogan Street East to Laura Street
Close: Friday, 10/28 at 4 p.m. through Sunday, 10/30 at 11 p.m.

Hogan Street from Water Street to the St. Johns River
Close: Thursday, 10/27 at 8 a.m. through Sunday, 10/30 at 11 p.m.

Sister Cities from Hogan Street to the cul-de-sac
Close: Thursday, 10/27 at 8 a.m. through Sunday, 10/30 at 11 p.m.

Parking

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