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greetingstour · 7 years ago

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Tulum + Oaxaca

Two very opposite trips in one vacation, we left Austin, TX for Mexico the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We spent four relaxing nights next to the ocean, followed by eight nights in the beautiful culture of Oaxaca City. If you're traveling to either of these places, you might find some helpful tips we learned from this trip below.

TULUM

Between the sparkling Caribbean sea and the evergrowing tropical jungle, Tulum claims to be an eco friendly focused destination sans commercial anything. Clear your mind in a hammock, indulge in its wonderful culinary experience, swim in a cave or join the large yoga community. Tulum has a variety of things to offer. Our reason for visiting was Lisa's 30th birthday.

HOW WE GOT THERE / GETTING AROUND

ADO BUS We flew into Cancun and took the ADO Bus to Tulum. Purchase tickets at their stand just outside the airport and the buses arrive every 30 minutes. It's about a 2 hour bus trip, making two stops along the way. ADO charter buses are new/clean, air conditioned and cost about $8USD/person one way compared to taxis/shuttles costing $50-250USD. Passengers are dropped off at the ADO station in the town of Tulum. Finally, take a 10-15 minute taxi ride to hotel.

Taxis are all over Tulum. Ask how much before you get into the car, as some will try to rip you off. Cuánto cuesta means how much in spanish. We said this often. Because of taxis and bike rentals, we found renting a car was not necessary.

FOOD

HARTWOOD was all the hype in Tulum. If you want to dine here, you need to make a reservation in advance on their website which we did and yes it was worth it, but it wasn't the best food we had there.

BEJUCO is the best everything we had in Tulum. You can eat in a somehow very comfortable candlelit wooden teepee literally on top of the ocean under the stars. If the ambiance isn't magical enough, the food is in-cred-i-ble. Pretty sure every employee came to greet us, even the chefs from all over the world. It's evident they truly care about every dish. Favorites: ginger couscous, pasta, lemon tart. We luckily found this place because it was across the beach cove from our hotel. They were doing a soft open while finishing renovations.

EL GOURMET is in the town. Delicious, very fresh sandwiches and juices. Great lunch spot while biking or before catching the ADO bus.

KIBOK COFFEE is also in the town, just down the block from El Gourmet. Great coffee, good people watching spot.

Other restaurants to check out: Gitano, Posada Margherita, Gitano, The Real Coconut, Raw Love, Kitchen Table.

HOTEL

Maria Del Mar is where we stayed and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quiet, private, carefully designed hotel. Our room was massive with a balcony and private rooftop area viewing both the ocean and jungle. Yoga on the beach balcony is a must as well as their spa services. Breakfast was included, but you have to ask for it.

Casa Malca Like Hartwood, Casa Malca is pretty hyped and had mixed reviews so we checked it out mainly because it used to be Pablo Escobar's hideout mansion. It's at the most southern part of Tulum's hotels on the ocean and there's just a guard at the gate, no sign. Wedding dresses drape the entrance framing vintage furniture floating by chains. Walk up the spiral staircase to the right for rooftop views of the ocean and jungle, or go straight to the hammocks in the sand. Art is everywhere in this place. Good lunch here: we got fish tacos, agave lager and passionfruit mojitos.

Be Tulum After checking out Casa Malca, we walked north and started hotel hopping. This hotel was one that really stood out from the rest.

Azulik is a magical place, especially for sunset cocktails. Their bar area includes private 'nests' that overlook the jungle. Ladies, do not wear heels here.

ADVENTURE

RUINS OF TULUM is a National Park at the north side of Tulum. We rented bikes from our hotel and arrived when they opened at 8AM to avoid crowds. Entrance is $2USD/person. You can take a tour, but we explored the grounds on our own and quickly found the beach. Take the steep stairs down to the sand and swim through the rocks in the most beautiful clear water.

GRAN CENOTE There are several cenotes to check out in the area. Entrance fee is $5USD/person plus rental fee for goggles. Take your own goggles if you're not into that - but seeing what's under the water is the experience.

OAXACA

We arrived before midnight after a layover in Mexico City. Taxiing to our hotel at night, we picked up on some pre-millennial Bushwick vibes. Close to the center of Oaxaca, we checked in at Hotel Casa de la Tia Tere for 7 nights.

Waking up the next morning, we went downstairs where our hotel served us a personal breakfast of eggs with tomato and onion, fresh fruit, and bread. We walked out the door with little plans but to explore. Halfway down the block, Lisa stopped about a dozen times filling up her roll of film. Bright worn colors, beat up makeshift cars, people huddling over food carts. The first couple of days looked like this.

We took taxis out of town over the week to places like art, hierve el agua, textile town, mezcal. For our last two nights, we checked ourselves in at the most luxurious historical Quinta Real.

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shuttlegalveston · 5 years ago

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How to find transportation around Galveston

Getting around Galveston you can find different transportation facilities from public bus services to shuttle service. They are according to your desire of comfort and number of people you are travelling with. You can either chose a public transportation like busses, train or go with private transportation service like Galveston shuttle service, limo, taxi etc. Individuals pick to utilize public transportation for an assortment of reasons. Some take public transportation since it gives them back the time that they were once spending driving. They utilize the drive time to work or take part in a most loved side interest. Others utilize public transportation to save money on the expenses of fuel and vehicle support related with private transportation. Regardless of these and different advantages delighted in by the individuals who utilize Galveston's public transportation system, there are various disadvantages of public transportation as well.

Comfort

Public transportation keeps running on a set schedule. These times may not work with the travel requests of those utilizing public transportation. This can bring about a genuine loss of time for movements who must land at their destination ahead of schedule to abstain from being late. It might likewise mean sitting tight for the next bus or train after their business is finished up, slowing their time arrive home.

Privacy

There is no privacy in public transportation. Travelers are packed in and don't have a lot of individual space. There is nothing to prevent the individual sitting beside you from understanding reports or the screen of your laptop, tuning in on your telephone discussions or taking a look at the contents of your work. This likewise implies you have no assurance from what others do in that Public space. Voyagers may hear language and subjects of discussion that make them awkward or might be presented to the germs of different travelers who are coughing, wheezing or showing side effects of infectious illness.

Space

There is a limited amount of room on Galveston public transportation system, which makes them unseemly for certain tasks. This is a worry in the event that you are going with kids who have concentrated needs, similar to baby buggies, or are going on a significant shopping adventure which could bring in excessive luggage on the arrival trip. You may not be permitted to take these things onto Public transportation with you on the off chance that they won't fit under your seat or in your lap.

But taking a look at shuttle service, it is more reliable comparing to public transportation service. When traveling around Galveston, Requesting that friends take you probably won't be an alternative, however there's constantly public transportation available. Another alternative is to pick a Galveston airport shuttle, which is a superior choice compare with utilizing public transportation. In the event that these are your two alternatives, here are some reasons you might need to pick shuttle service for your next trip around Galveston. One key difference between shuttle service and public transportation is the booking of these alternatives. With shuttle services, you can plan your ride for the specific time that you need. You can likewise plan the administrations to pick you up from any location and take you back to any address. With Public transportation, you could get a ride to the airport; be that as it may, the times and areas are not up to you. The organization offering the public transportation services sets the schedule and pickup destinations. You should look into the times and areas to discover when a bus or train will be there to pick you up. This may likewise leave you with another issue, which is the way you will get to the bus or train station. You won't have these issues with shuttle services.

Another thing to look is the comfort of every choice. Public transportation includes riding in a vehicle with other individuals. This may include riding in a packed transport, or inside a smelly train. With shuttle services, you can pick your ride. You could browse a limousine, car, or taxi, and you won't need to impart the ride to anybody. The driver of the shuttle service will even help you to load and unload your entire luggage, and the individual will drop you off at the right destination you chose. To get a good deal on shuttle service, you could get some information about sharing a ride to another person. These organizations are great at arranging shared rides, which will cut the expenses for everybody involved.

Trying to familiarize yourself with another city and discovering new areas in Galveston could give you a cerebral pain. It deteriorates on the off chance that you have significant activities and need to make sense of transportation all alone, for example, train schedules and bus routes. A shuttle organization gives simple travel around Galveston. They will give you a committed driver who can get you from your lodging to meetings and on other events on schedule. During your available time, you can get the opportunity to visit the city without stress.

Regardless of whether you are in another town or simply need private vehicle, a shuttle service Galveston TX will give a protected, reliable, without hustle, and agreeable arrangement. They will work with you, helping you get to gatherings, get flights, transport your representatives, or travel as a group.

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inwrogue · 5 years ago

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Arlington Transportation

By: Olivia Ludwick

What would be the most ideal local/regional public transit system in the city of Arlington?

Arlington is currently one of the largest U.S. cities without a public mass transit system. This is interesting because with all that Arlington has to offer, such as Six Flags, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Park, Hurricane Harbor, UTA, and much more, it still lacks a public transportation system. A system that is convenient to use, reliable, and connects all areas of the city would likely help Arlington thrive. There have been many attempts create city wide transit, however the residents have not been supportive of it in the past and even voted it down three different times since 1980. It may seem like there is a cultural aversion to public transit systems and preference for private vehicle ownership, however the higher than national average rate of car ownership and well established highways do provide a more realistic and convenient means for travel than the other transportation options currently available.

While there is a variety of smaller systems in operation, they are contained within smaller areas of the city, reserved only for specific events, demographics, districts, function, etc., and therefore are not adequate means of transportation for daily life and commuters. Arlington is also unique in that its residents usually do not work in Arlington, and those who work in Arlington are not residents. Because of this, one would imagine that the residents were more supportive of a public transit system that could help them get to work easier and cheaper.

Some examples of these smaller systems are:

- Via Rideshare, which operates in select areas of the city, making connections to key destinations and to the CentrePort TRE station. Riders can book a shared ride using a smartphone application or dial-in phone number for a flat fee of $3. Via typically only operates from 6am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and the small areas of operation change over time.

- Milo, a free autonomous shuttle that can carry 12 passengers, is operating as a pilot project in the entertainment district during Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys games.

- There's also a privately owned trolley company that serves Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor and other attractions within the Entertainment District. From 2013 to 2018, average weekday ridership on light rail and buses dropped about 13 percent to 194,495.

- The city also offers Handitran Self-Service for elderly residents and residents with disabilities. Anyone with a disability must apply for a certificate to use the service.

Many potential transit trips are hindered by the difficulty of traveling between a point of origin or destination and the closest high-frequency transit route. This is especially the case in suburban areas with lower population or job densities. This gap between people and service is often referred to as the first/last mile problem.

Because the current transit systems do not work together and are scattered throughout the city in little patches of operation, it would be very inconvenient and unreliable to have to plan a travel route using multiple services.

The ideal public transit system for Arlington, TX would be the culmination of light rail/street cars, buses, bike networks, pedestrian ways, and public spaces that connect the various systems hubs so that the public can conveniently, safely, and affordably transfer from one to the next as they choose. This ideal transit system would gradually come to fruition as Arlington’s population grows and density increases. Such a network would require supportive existing transportation systems to collaborate and for the proper organization and regulation of traffic signaling and intersections in order to be successful. The key to success here is that the various means of transport are interconnected.

An example of a city that has successfully implemented an integrated transportation system is, SEATTLE.

BENEFITS:

· on-time services

· flexible

· well-branded service with higher capacity and smoother rides

· enhancements to pedestrian ways such as curb extensions, planting strips and islands, parklets and additional on-street parking

WHAT MADE IT WORK

· Lanes should be assigned the full width needed by the streetcar, with clear demarcation of the edge of the parking lane.

· Plan streetcar and bicycle routes concurrently so that bicyclists are fully accommodated within the network.

· Local access by bicycle is a component of nearly all urban streets; where possible, bicycle traffic should be positioned on a different section of the street. Parallel, high-comfort routes should also be provided.

· Where dedicated lanes cannot be provided, a combination of signal priority and short dedicated sections can be used to create a virtual transit lane.

· Implement transit signal priority techniques to reduce total travel time.

OFFER OPPORTUNITY TO:

· Provide more mobility choices

· Offer last mile and first mile solutions

· Reduce traffic congestion

· Mitigate various forms of pollution

· Reduce transportation costs

· Improve efficiency

· Identify choices for those who cannot afford to buy and maintain a vehicle

· Create accessible mobility options for those with limited physical ability

BIKES

Long-term bike parking in Seattle

With or without bike lanes, streetcar and light rail streets attract bicycle traffic. Making these streets safe for people using bikes is critical for preserving local destination access, and is often important for bike network connectivity.

If high-comfort bicycle facilities cannot be implemented on streetcar and light rail streets, parallel high-comfort bicycle routes should be provided in addition to basic destination-access bicycle accommodations on streetcar streets.

The ideal public transit system for Arlington would provide convenient and reliable transportation to any location in the DFW metroplex, or within comfortable walking distance.

The use of public transportation rather than car ownership can be beneficial in so many ways, such as economic growth, quality of life, safety. However, the presence of public transportation does not simply mean that it will be successful or people will explore alternative means of travel and stop driving their cars.

If the means of transportation is not convenient and easy to use, affordable, safe, and reliable, commuters will find another way to get where they want to go. For example, the DART system...

The Dallas Fort Worth area has one of the fastest-growing populations in the U.S. so it makes sense that there are so many efforts to increase public transit and its use. DFW has been highly recognized for its astonishing investments into light rail. A study from the University of North Texas estimated that $10.8 Billion of funding for transit-oriented developments (TOD) has been spent on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Soon to be the longest light-rail system in the U.S. reaching 93 miles. The DART also includes vanpool and paratransit services, huge partnerships to provides free Uber and Lyft, 2.5 miles of streetcar routs, 35 miles of commuter-rail, 140 bus routes, and growing! Despite all of the grand efforts to increase DART’s ridership, it has been continually decreasing for the past five years.

Looking at the map you can see how sprawled out the hub-and-spoke rail system reaches out in order to meet the needs of the sprawling metroplex. You can also see how greatly the density varies also. In fact, a large portion of the rail follows some of the least dense areas, rather than stopping where the people are and where they want to go. Many of the stations are far beyond walkable distance because the focus was on matching sprawl. For example, the medical district and uptown are central and highly populated areas where people could have ridden to work each day. Love Field Airport was missed by only half of a mile! Uptown and the countless popular destinations in Arlington like Six Flags, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Park, Hurricane Harbor, and UTA do not come close to a station. This is the exact opposite of being a convenient and easy to use. Fixed-route transit systems such as the DART where the stops’ locations are predetermined to maximize how far the rail can reach, will ALWAYS create a problem called “first and last-mile” at the beginning or end of a trip. People will typically walk to public transportation if it is within a comfortable distance (about a quarter of a mile).

By contrast, Seattle’s entry shows how the city has invested in a frequent and fast bus network, with lots of access points in the densest neighborhoods. That’s led to great success—transit ridership there is outpacing most American cities by a long shot

You can also see in the map that the DART rail line does not cross through Arlington.

Really the only possible solution that would give Arlington access to the larger regional transportation systems, is to leverage the power of technology to eliminate the FM/LM problem.

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/residents/city_services/transportation

https://learn.sharedusemobilitycenter.org/casestudy/metrolink-pilot-by-capmetro-in-partnership-with-rideaustin/

https://blog.transloc.com/blog/eliminating-public-transits-first-mile-last-mile-

http://calculator.sharedusemobilitycenter.org/#!/

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/curious-texas/2019/02/22/arlington-doesn-t-have-a-public-mass-transit-system-so-how-do-you-get-around-curious-texas-investigates/

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/article/DARTs-light-rail-system-is-about-to-get-even-longer--54614

https://learn.sharedusemobilitycenter.org/multimedia/webinar-first-last-mile-supportive-policies-plans/

https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2018/11/best-transit-american-cities-bus-rail-subway-service/576739/

https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-with-the-best-worst-public-transportation/65028/

http://www.city-data.com/city/Arlington-Texas.html

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/curious-texas/2019/02/22/arlington-doesn-t-have-a-public-mass-transit-system-so-how-do-you-get-around-curious-texas-investigates/https://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/article/DARTs-light-rail-system-is-about-to-get-even-longer--54614

https://nacto.org/publication/transit-street-design-guide/transit-lanes-transitways/transit-lanes/side-rail-lane/

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/article/DARTs-light-rail-system-is-about-to-get-even-longer--54614

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wikitopx · 5 years ago

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Here are the best cheap hotels in Dallas TX!

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1. Super 8 by Wyndham Irving/DFW Apt/North

In the suburbs, Super 8 by Wyndham Irving / DFW Apt / North is in the vicinity of the airport. Grapevine Mills Mall and Southlake Town Square are worth a look if shopping is on the agenda, while those who want to experience the area's famous attractions can visit SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium and Discovery Center Legoland.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Irving Grapevine DFW Airport North

Days Inn by Wyndham Irving Grapevine DFW Airport North is located in Irving's Las Colinas neighborhood, an area with an airport nearby. Grapevine Mills Mall and Southlake Town Square are worth a look if shopping is on the agenda, while those who want to experience the area's famous attractions can visit SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium and Discovery Center Legoland.

3. Red Roof Inn Dallas - DFW Airport North

Red Roof Inn Dallas - DFW Airport North is located in Irving's Las Colinas neighborhood, an area with good proximity to the airport.

Grapevine Mills Mall and Southlake Town Square are worth a look if shopping is on the agenda, while those who want to experience the region's famous attractions can visit Legoland Discovery Center and Grapevine Aquarium SEA LIFE.

4. DFW Airport Hotel and Conference Center

In the suburbs and near theme parks, DFW Airport Hotel and Conference Center is in an area with good airport proximity and shopping.

5. Quality Inn DFW Airport North

A free continental breakfast is provided as well as free WiFi in public areas, free parking and free airport shuttle. In addition, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. All 140 rooms have WiFi, coffee makers, and cable TV.

6. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Arlington Ballpark / Six Flags

Hotel with free breakfast, walk to Arlington Convention Center.

7. Motel 6 Dallas DFW Airport North

Irving motel has a free airport shuttle and an outdoor pool. An outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and on-site ATM/banking service.

8. Motel 6 Dallas - Euless

Motel with free parking, near C.R. Aviation Museum Smith. Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free vacation home has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk.

9. Red Roof Inn Arlington - Entertainment District

The motel has free parking, walking to Six Flags Over Texas. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self-parking, free area shuttle, and free theme park shuttle. In addition, there is a computer station, RV / bus/truck parking and a reception hall.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Dallas Love Field

A smoke-free hotel, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. A free continental breakfast is provided as well as free WiFi in public areas, free parking and free airport shuttle.

All 200 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

More ideals for you: Top 10 Cheap Hotels in Portland

From : https://wikitopx.com/hotels/top-10-cheap-hotels-in-dallas-tx-710377.html

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oovitus · 6 years ago

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Signs (H/t to Ace of Base)

I believe in signs. Driving home from getting the kids flu shots, we heard the song "The Sign" by Ace of Base on the radio. Whenever I hear this song, it brings me back to college Spring Break in Cancun. My 13yo knows it well from the movie Pitch Perfect (she is a big fan) so it was a fun song to have on for us. After the song was over, I changed stations only to hear "The Sign" again! Granted, in the DC area, we have a strange preponderance of "old people stations" per my children, but still! What are the chances? I immediately thought of our priest's winding homily last weekend where he wore a blindfold and held a football (long story) and talked about blindspots and listening for signs. Okay, this was a sign of some sort that was actually labeled "The Sign." What was I supposed to do? I decided that it was time to finally extricate myself from one of my extra volunteer commitments that I was not able to fulfill well since it was low on my priority list and that I carried guilt about. It no longer brought me joy. So, later that week, I stepped down from my role. And...deep exhale. It's done! I do feel a tiny bit lighter. I know that I need to pare down my commitments some more, but this was a good start. Which brings to me to a story of another sign. So, my daughter's school soccer team is in the playoffs. I was deeply conflicted since their first playoff game was scheduled for the night that I needed to leave for a conference in TX. Couldn't get a later flight than 7:30pm. I had to be in for an important Friday morning meeting. I was so bummed I'd miss her play, and then if they won, I'd then miss their semifinal game on Saturday as well. When I arrived at the airport garage on Thursday, I joined a huge mass of people waiting for the shuttle to the terminal (apparently they had been there for awhile without service) and checked my phone. My flight was delayed by 2 hours. I looked at the time. 40 minutes until the playoff game started. Really? Could I make it? I did some rapid calculations and decided that I could make the majority of the game. Maybe I could even check-in my luggage now so I can just cruise in later with my TSA precheck! Hustled back to car. Drove to Hourly Garage. Found a spot. Booked it into terminal. Self-checked bag (thanks Southwest), asked attendant the likelihood that my delayed flight would actually board earlier (answer: very unlikely), booked it back to car, drove the 35 minutes to the high school and got there 6 min into game. There was a big crowd of support for our team there. Many of the girls on the team had painted their faces - such spirit! My daughter was looking great in the goal. She made an amazing save, tipping a ball that was certainly headed in, out of bounds. It was thrilling to watch them play and awesome to be there! (And slightly weird knowing my bags were checked in at the airport and I really needed to catch my flight.) The team was up by 4 goals, it was well into 2nd half, and it was time for me to get back to catch my plane. I jogged out of there, got into my car, and my husband texted me: [daughter] is out. To much accolade. Coach had put in the 2nd goalkeeper with 10 min to go. By the time I got to the airport, I had confirmation that they won! I sailed to the shuttle, through security, grabbed dinner to go, and got to gate as they were lining up to board. It was intense, slightly crazy, and totally worth it. What's more, the semifinal game on Saturday was canceled due to rain so I missed nothing. It did all work out. And it did feel entirely meant to be. Signs (H/t to Ace of Base) published first on https://storeseapharmacy.tumblr.com

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nawafithme · 7 years ago

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SXSW Survival Guide: Austin Street Closures, Tips, Apps And More

AUSTIN, TX — Brace yourselves, residents. It’s that time of year again when SXSW rolls into town, bringing with it a mass of humanity creating the most congested days of the year as a global audience descends upon the city to enjoy the music and arts festival — so congested, in fact, that the city has proclaimed Friday as ATX Detour Day.

Friday, you see, is the festival’s opening day. Tens of thousands will will arrive en masse looking to check into their hotels, scrambling to retrieve their coveted event passes, scurrying to the first panel discussion or concerts, ambling down the city’s entertainment sectors for a much-needed, post-travel cocktail, etc.

In short, it’ll be something of a madhouse. It always is, and yet the city is suffused with an energy other municipalities would covet: Music of dizzying variety fills the air; the sound of people’s laughter wafts through the ether; aromas of food invade every crevice; the roar of collected humanity crammed into venues alerts not to our differences, but our commonalities.

It’s magical. But make no mistake: It will be congested. To ameliorate the madness, city officials, police, mass transit and other entities offer tips to ensure residents and visitors alike can navigate the festival as smoothly as possible while staying safe.

The first day of SXSW starts this Friday, March 9, and runs through Saturday, March 17.

City Declares ATX Detour Day

To ameliorate the musical madness, ATX Detour Day is meant to encourage employers and workers (especially those downtown, or ground zero of SXSW) to think of alternative commute options for Friday and into the festival’s two-week run.

Some of the options suggested may be more feasible, depending on conditions and demands of work and home life, city officials explain. It’s best to choose what suits your lifestyle best and ask your employer what options are available, officials added.

Detour from your routine work time or location:

Telework. Work from an alternative worksite, such as home or a nearby library, to reduce your commute. Doing so even one day a week makes a positive difference to your health, the environment, traffic and productivity.Flex work hours. If your employment situation allows it, work a non-traditional schedule, such as 7 a.m.-4 p.m. instead of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., so you can avoid the most congested hours.Compress your work week. Cut your commute by working fewer days with more hours, such as four 10-hour days instead of five eight-hour days.

Detour with an active commute:

Bike. Knock out multiple goals at once by incorporating exercise into your commute. Be sure to take advantage of Austin’s growing bikeway network and bike-share system with Austin B-cycle.Take public transit. Ride the bus or train to work. Your mind and hands are freed up to spend time with a book, music or podcasts. Refer to Capital Metro’s schedules and trip planner for more information. You can even buy tickets from the Capital Metro app.Walk. Find ways to add some legwork to your trip if you can.

Detour from a lonely commute:

Carpool. Ride together with coworkers who live along the way to work. To join a carpool available in the Austin area, sign up for myCommuteSolutions and find a trip match.Vanpool. For groups of five or more people, vanpools are a great shared transportation option. Capital Metro’s MetroRideShare program offers a month-to-month lease option for vanpool groups. To start or join a vanpool, register with Enterprise or call 512-477-7433 (RIDE).Bikepool. Join a cycling group to make your commute more social and active. Riding in a group also brings safety and fun in numbers.

"Even if you cannot change up your routine commute, support those who can; they’ll be one less vehicle you’re sharing the road with," city officials wrote in an advisory. To spread the word on social media, use the hashtag#ATXDetourDay.

Austin Police Department Wants You To Be Safe

For the Austin Police Department, your safety is their primary concern. Earlier this week, the department urged residents to download their free apps designed to help navigate through the massive conference and stay safe.

"Stay informed and have direct access to important APD services such as station locations, crime prevention information, news updates and the ability to file certain police reports directly from the app," police wrote in a press advisory.

Users can also send us tips anonymously, and tipsters can use their GPS location, text, photos and have a secure two-way chat with officers should the situation arise. Additionally, APD sends out important messages and alerts to users via the app.

You can download the Austin PD mobile app in a couple of ways, either: Austin PD for iOS or Austin PD for Android.

To get the most out of your experience download the SXSW GO app here:

For iOS – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sxsw-go-official-2017-mobile/id418450665?mt=8 or click here.

For Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xomodigital.sxswgo or click here.

Know Your Street Closures

For those well familiar with this time of year — the cognoscenti, the street-wise, the SXSW savvy, the natives, the hardened and world-weary masses — avoiding the streets typically closed off is a reflexive move born of some sort of Austin-DNA-encoded neural pathway designed to ensure the firing up of a survival instinct.

Conversely, for the unfamiliar — the hapless tourist unaware of the incoming throngs, visitors, the aloof paying little mind to the confines of calendar-confined notions of time — frustration ensues in approaching streets only to find them inaccessible to traffic.

Whatever camp you’re in, it’s always a good idea to make a note (mental or written, whatever best suit you) of the streets to be closed. To refresh everyone’s memory, full street closures through the duration of SXSW are:

6th Street from Congress Avenue to Interstate 35.Brazos Street from 5th to 7th streets.Red River Street from 5th to 10th streets.Sabine Street from 5th to 7th streets.Trinity Street from 5th to 6th streets and from 4th to Cesar Chavez streets.San Jacinto Boulevard from 5th to 6th streets.Rainey Street from Driskill to Cummings streets.

Bear in mind that other, partial closures are planned on roads throughout the downtown area. For maps, click here.

Mass Transit Yields Hassle-Free Alternative

Have you ever thought of mass transportation? Not as a thing that exits in the world, but as a viable option to get around town, particularly in times of gridlock (what we here at Patch like to intermittently call Carpocalypse or Carmaggedon because we’re funny that way).

Seriously, though, mass transit offers a good alternative to having to be negotiate the crowded streets on your own or, worse finding a parking spot when those little slots suddenly become the cit’s most coveted pieces of real estate during the two weeks of SXSW given the rarity of an open space.

Capital Metro is doing its part, offering extended hours and increased service during the festival’s run. Moreover, Capital Metro will double the number of Night Owl lines, running most nights of the two-week festival run. Similarly, MetroRapid service will be extended to 2:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and until 10:30 p.m. on Sundays. MetroRail service als will be extended on a daily basis: Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. and on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to midnight.

In addition to its utilitarian virtues, mass transit offers one the fulfillment that only comes with the knowledge that one has effectively reduced one’s carbon footprint. It’s a nice feeling to know you’re helping the environment in that way. Plus, you can read a newspaper or magazine (people still do that, you know) or catch up on your texting or emails via your smart phones and gadgets without the need to keep your eyes on the road.

It’s cheap travel too. A one-way ticket costs just $1.25 with a day pass costing double that amount. With the latter, you’re able to use your same pass until the time you initially took the bus the previous day. But be sure to have the exact amount, as bus operators aren’t able to make change. You could avoid the need for tangible currency with the bus app or with extended passes you can buy at the downtown Capital Metro office or selected retail stores. Regular commuter buses make more stops, but those red accordion-looking ones are faster with fewer stops.

Those wanting to take public transportation to and from the airport should be aware that the city’s only commuter train doesn’t travel to the hub. But Capital Metro does via the 100—Airport Flyer connecting the airport and downtown, and the 350—Airport Boulevard linking the airport and North Austin.

For more information about hours and schedules visit Cap Metro’s website or check out the app. You’ll find information galore including details on late-night service and special SXSW shuttles, free for attendees. For those routes, periodically check the SXSW transportation page.

Rideshare Companies Eager To Serve

For the city’s ride-hailing companies, SXSW might as well be Christmas. For rideshare operators, the massive crowds are the mother lode with the sum of their parts representing fish in a barrel yielding the easiest of pickings. Forgive the mixed metaphors, but you know what we mean.

There are a few firms to choose from, each with it own user-friendly app. Naturally, Uber and Lyft both operate within the city again (they left for a while, long story involving dispute with city over fingerprinting, just Google it if you’re unfamiliar). Lyft happens to be an officials SXSW partner, and customers can get $5 off their first ride using the code SXRIDE18.

As an alternative to those behemoths boasting of ginormous market valuation, you might consider the local nonprofit Ride|Austin that distinguishes itself in the industry by donating a portion of your fare. Additionally, there’s Fasten, and Wingz, specializing in airport transportation with advance scheduling options available. There’s also zTrip providing customers the choice of a 10/10 Taxi ($10 flat rate for any trip under five miles, $2 for each additional mile) or black car/sedan, on demand or scheduled ahead of time.

Yes, the variety is rather dizzying and each business model slightly different from the other. To get a handle on it, you might try the RideGuru app that aggregates ride-hailing and taxi availability in your area, estimates trip costs and provides other key bits of information.

Car Rental Options Abound

You’ll find the array of car rental options at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, but bear in mind that Enterprise is offering a discount during the festival’s run. Book online or call (800-261-7331) with rental code L65SXSW (PIN: SXS). Check the ABIA site for a definitive list of rental, limousine, and private charter services.

So there you have it. Not a definitive survival guide, mind you, but a primer on how to navigate the bustling streets of Austin peopled like never before this time of year. Relax, have fun and stay save. Happy SXSW!

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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Medical/Market Center

Finding an ideal hotel in Dallas is not difficult. Welcome to the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Health / Market Center, a good choice for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks like Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (1.7 miles) and Dealey Plaza National Historic Site (1.7 miles) make Dallas Fairfield a great place to stay when to Dallas.

Rooms at Fairfield Dallas have flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and air-conditioning, and online access is easy with free wifi.

2. Aloft Dallas Downtown

Aloft Dallas Downtown is a loft-inspired hotel, conveniently located near City Hall, Dallas Convention Center, American Aviation Center, and the Arts District.

3. Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center

Experience an unforgettable stay at the new Dallas Holiday Inn-Market Center, the preferred choice of hotels in downtown Dallas, Texas. Enjoy fast, convenient access from Love Field Airport, Dallas Market Center and other attractions with our free shuttle service, which serves a three-mile radius when available.

Discover our ideal location among top attractions including Victory Park, American Aviation Center, SMU and Dallas Convention Center.

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Finding an ideal charming hotel in Dallas is not difficult. Welcome to the Days Inn by Wyndham Market Center Dallas Love Field, a great choice for travelers like you. The rooms have a flat-screen and air-conditioned TV, and the Days Inn Market Center Dallas Hotel makes online access easy as free wifi is available.

You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and a convenience store. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast during their visit.

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Looking for a place to stay in Dallas? After that, it's nothing more than HYATT house Dallas / Lincoln Park, a family-friendly hotel, bringing the best of Dallas right to your doorstep. Rooms at Hyatt Summerfield Suites provide a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.

Alternatively, staying at the Hyatt Summerfield Suites Lincoln Park Hotel, guests can use the 24-hour front desk, room service, and luggage storage.

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A modern, fully-furnished hotel in downtown Dallas, TXEnjoy warm hospitality and great facilities when you stay at our Dallas extended hotel, as well as a great connection to the city center. downtown. downtown Dallas via the adjacent DART station and Dallas Pedestrian Network.

Located in downtown Dallas, Homewood Suites by Hilton® Dallas Downtown, the TX hotel is a modern, all-room hotel, just a short drive from the West End, Dallas Convention Center, the Arts District and many of the shops. A short walk, restaurants, and bars.

7. Hyatt Place Dallas-North

Finding an ideal hotel in Dallas is not difficult. Welcome to Dallas-North Hyatt Place, a great choice for travelers like you. Hyatt Place Dallas North is a hotel with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning in the room, and it's easy to stay connected during your stay because free wifi is provided to guests.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, room service, and newspapers. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Dallas.

8. Courtyard Dallas Medical/Market Center

Enjoy a more productive and enjoyable stay at the Marriott by Marriott Dallas Medical / Market Center, a Dallas, Texas hotel located within the city's Medical and Design Area. Our modern accommodations are perfect for business and leisure travel.

We are close to many popular destinations, including Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas Market Center and American Aviation Center. In addition, our hotel in Dallas, Texas is only 4.5 km from Dallas Love Field Airport.

9. Best Western Market Center

The Best Western Market Center is located in the heart of Downtown Dallas within walking distance from the World Trade Center, Hall Market and only 2 miles from the Dallas Convention Center. The hotel has recently been renovated with ALL Beds, Furniture, Flat-screen TVs, Microwave, Fridges, Carpets, Paints, Vanity and more.

10. Candlewood Suites Dallas-By the Galleria

We completed our $1.8 Million Dollar Renovation in 2013! Check-in and Check us out! At Candlewood Suites Dallas by the Galleria, we put the amenities where they really count: in your room.

Large, built for comfort or extended stays, it is the ultimate suite for business travelers. Each room has a full kitchen with a microwave and a full-size fridge with an ice maker.

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