Road Closures and Traffic Patterns for the 2012 Georgia-Florida Classic Events and Game Day Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 Saturday, Oct.

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1 Game Day Traffic Contact: Police Officer Melissa Bujeda Mobile: (904) Follow: JSOPIO on Twitter #FLvsGA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Road Closures and Traffic Patterns for the 2012 Georgia-Florida Classic Events and Game Day Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, FL (October 22, 2012) The Jacksonville Sheriff s Office would like to make the public aware of road closures and traffic patterns during the 2012 Georgia-Florida festivities downtown. FOLLOW OUR GAME DAY TRAFFIC ALERTS ON #FLvsGA Downtown Road Closures Road Closures from Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 thru Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 Hogan Street from Water Street to the St. Johns River will be closed Thursday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Pearl Street from Water Street to the St. Johns River will be closed Thursday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Sister Cities Plaza from Hogan Street to the cul-de-sac will be closed Thursday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Coastline Drive from the Landing to Newnan Street will be closed Thursday, Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Road Closures from Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 thru Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd. from Duval Street to Adams Street will be closed Friday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. thru 2 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Road Closures from Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 thru Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 Independent Drive from Hogan Street east to Laura Street will be closed Friday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. thru 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Please note: Independent Drive to Laura Street will remain open to southbound traffic going to the Main Street Bridge.

2 JSO/Georgia vs. Florida Traffic/Add One Traffic Patterns Lane indicators will be working Friday, Oct. 26 at 6 a.m. thru 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. During this time there will be two lanes going east and two lanes going west between Liberty Street and Ocean Street. On Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. the lane indicators will shift to pre-game pattern this includes three eastbound lanes and one westbound lane from Ocean Street to the sports complex area. Sign boards will be up on major roadways throughout the city with parking information. The Mathews Bridge will be open on Saturday, Oct. 27. Game Day Parking Tips Game Starts at 3:30 p.m. People without pre-paid parking passes need to use general parking. We anticipate that general public parking in the sports complex area will fill up five hours prior to kick-off. Private lots near the stadium area go just as fast. There will be no parking on the south side of Bay Street from Ocean Street to Liberty Street starting on Friday, Oct. 26 at 6 a.m. throughout Saturday, Oct. 27. Arrive early. The stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m. After 1:30 p.m. the Jacksonville Sheriff s Office s focus will shift to pedestrian traffic, vehicle traffic to the stadium should expect delays. Game Day Transportation Services Use the JTA Shuttle from various locations within Jacksonville. You may view the schedule at Florida State College of Jacksonville s downtown campus, 101 W. State St., will have 2,000 free parking spaces available. There will be a shuttle bus offered, which will run for four hours before kick-off and for two hours after the game ends. Please visit for shuttle bus pricing. There will be free parking at the Convention Center Parking Lot on Bay Street (located across from the Prime Osborne Convention Center, 1000 Water St.) with round-trip shuttle bus services. Please visit for shuttle bus pricing. Just like at Florida State College of Jacksonville s downtown campus, these shuttles will also run for four hours before kick-off and for two hours after the game ends. Attendees heading downtown for the game can also park at the Kings Avenue Parking Garage and take the Skyway to Central Station. Then walk from Central Station to the Landing and take a bus to the stadium.

3 JSO/Georgia vs. Florida Traffic/Add Two The Water Taxi stops at various locations on the riverbank. These locations include: The Jacksonville Landing, Friendship Fountain, The Crowne Plaza, The Wyndam and the Jacksonville Municipal Marina. The water taxi schedule is as follows: Thursday, Oct a.m. 10 p.m. Friday, Oct a.m. 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct a.m. Midnight Sunday, Oct a.m. 9 p.m. Rates: Between $3-$5 per person, one way. For more information go to or call (904) Safety The safety of all game day participants is the utmost concern of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. To this end, JSO would like to stress the following safety measures. Jacksonville does have an open container law for underage drinkers, and this will be enforced. Stay with your friends, stay in a group. Do not buy tickets in the street. Counterfeit tickets do exist, and people found with counterfeit tickets will be ejected from the game and face possible arrest. (It is legal to buy tickets from a scalper. However, you do so at your own risk.) Above all else, USE COMMON SENSE throughout the weekend Sideline Safety Zone Information The intent of the Sideline Safety Zone is to provide a friendly and safe environment to those students seeking assistance. The Sideline Safety Zone will be clearly marked and will be staffed by volunteers from each university as well as the City of Jacksonville. Services include access to trolleys and taxis, medical attention, water, snacks, phones and general information. The student safety hotline (904) 630-SAFE (7233) will be available during the hours of operation. Visit for further information.

4 JSO/Georgia vs. Florida Traffic/Add Three EverBank Field No purses or bags larger than 12 x 12 x 12 inches No cameras with lenses longer than six inches No coolers or containers including cans, cups and bottles No strollers or umbrellas No pets (except special services) No food or beverage from outside the stadium No seat cushions No video or audio recorders No whistles, noise makers, air horns or laser pointers No poles or sticks No knives, guns or any type of weapons or explosives No smoking (except in designated areas) No promotional items or any other items deemed unacceptable by Stadium Management. No Re-Entry You cannot check items at the gates or in the stadium. Fans will be asked to either take prohibited items back to their car or dispose of prohibited items at the entrance of the stadium. EverBank Field and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are NOT responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged. Possession of prohibited items is grounds for ejection from the stadium. Game tickets will be forfeited. No re-entry allowed. Whether you are a resident of Jacksonville or an out of town visitor, please enjoy Jacksonville, the Georgia-Florida Football Classic, and all of the exciting venues Jacksonville has to offer. There will be increased police staffing for Georgia-Florida. This does not affect regular police coverage in Jacksonville. Event maps are available online at and the Georgia-Florida Classic s website, For additional traffic information and live traffic updates on game day on Twitter or go to #FLvsGA For additional information regarding Georgia-Florida events on Twitter or go to #FLvsGA The mission of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of this community, to preserve the peace and to prevent crime and disorder while constantly guarding personal liberties as prescribed by law. For more information visit: ###

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