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Originally Posted by Hrytsyu
Informative results might be generated if someone, not me, analyzed a traffic pattern scenario whereby a stadium venue formerly served by vast fields of surface parking and no alternative commercial amenities, evolved into a mixed development area with multilevel carparks.
My assumption is other on-site activities will dampen and lengthen the exodus wave.However, I also predict a problematic late-ending weeknight game condition; sport attendees will be motivated to leave the site as opposed to seeking further entertainment. What, then, occurs in Pittsburgh during such a scenario?
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There are a number of hotels located within walking distance of Heinz Field, so for out of towners like myself...that means no grabbing an uber or cab to get back to a hotel downtown (which is technically walkable - but brutal in December). After the game, I went out to the bars in the surrounding area along with what seemed like half of the attendees that went to the game. This is literally 2 blocks from the stadium:
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.4459...7i13312!8i6656
Even with all of that, leaving a game in Philly will always be a headache for drivers....which is why I still think surface parking is necessary. However, the more there is to do in the surrounding area, the less of an immediate post game exodus. Museums, Casinos, Restaurants, Bars, etc. and even apartments and offices can easily coexist with stadiums, parking garages, and yes, some surface parking. There is a ton of space down there, and most of it is being underutilized.