Where do you park where there isn’t a meter?
Also, it’s kind of a stretch to expect out of town people to know where there are and are not meters.
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Where do you park where there isn’t a meter?
Also, it’s kind of a stretch to expect out of town people to know where there are and are not meters.
I had a suspicion with your donation comments that you were probably had some kind of privileges like this. I was going to offer that you come and meet me with my cyclone gear on but I doubt you would want to hangout in the 300 level with us average folks.
First world problems. When I go back to the free prime rib buffet and Coach Snyders box in Manhattan I get super annoyed that I miss plays also.
I've been at this thing every year with my Iowa State gear on, sat by rows of Iowa fans, and never had one incident. If you consider them annoying when cheering their team so be it.
Shout out to @ChrisMWilliams for reviving the Des Moines vs. the rest of state internet wars. Never would have guessed this topic would go almost 20 pages. Nice job of driving page clicks
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Yes on Saturdays. I believe Sundays are still free. Also, they charge until 9pm (used to stop at 6 pm)
This may sound annoying to some (or counter-initiative to attracting people downtown) , but it has really worked as planned. It has freed up spots when you want to find on-street parking close to your destination....and you don't have to drive around the blocks several times looking for a spot. The timing forces downtown residents and workers into the ramps (or elsewhere) to find parking and in turns leaves spots open for patrons who are very willing to pay for a spot.nearer their destination.
I think it is safe to say that most cities with a pulse have gone down this route with meters.
I wish meters would have this stuff posted. Maybe they do now, but in the past, you "just had to know"
All kinds of on and off-street parking on the other side of the pedestrian bridge that crosses the DEs Moines River. (and it makes the journey more fun...especially if bringing kids to an event). (Robert D Ray Dr).
I believe a lot of Grand Ave bridge is city employee parking during the week, so no meters on a lot of it.
West of the arena, there are flat lots here and there for businesses that aren't open most weekends.
IF we are doing something before or after an event, we often just park in a ramp down by Court Avenue. (yes, you will have to pay)
To your point, yes it is more difficult if you are from out of town. I'll grant that.
They are supposed to. For awhile they even had sandwich boards posted throughout downtown to help educate people but not sure those are still up.
Bridge is Embassy valet parking last I knew. It was when I stayed down there about a year and a half ago.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. I get those seats because a friend of a friend of a friend works for someone who has access to those tickets.
I donate $500 per year to the Cyclone Club. I combine it with a $500 donation from a family member and we split basketball tickets in the 3rd row of the balcony and the 2nd from the top row in the balcony. The only reason why we have 3rd row balcony is because we've had season tickets for 15 years or so and steadily moved up during the dark days.
And again, you are NOT an Iowa State fan. Nothing you have ever posted here supports your insistence that you are a fan.
That bridge is out - being replaced.
There is a new parking ramp across from Embassy Suites.
The bridges are now free parking, but big chunks of them are reserved. The Grand bridge has a big part reserved for city employees. Locust is closed. Walnut is all open and free, but even if you arrive at 6 on a week day, there might not be parking. Court is closed.
Creative interpretation. Also an inaccurate interpretation, but that hasn't stopped you so far.
I edited it a bit to help you understand it.
Again, you're welcome.
Sure, whatever you say bro, since you are the ultimate superfan none of us can even come close to your fandom. You are so triggered by every little thing I say that you dont even notice the 10 times that I praise ISU on here.
So enjoy your third row, ill enjoy my 300 section and my weekend watching some basketball while guys like you cry and moan about being too close to Iowa fans.
What interpretation? The guy said if you dont donate money to the university you arent a fan. What could be more straightforward than that?
Following this thread, a question that is personal, but I am just curious with the responses. Are you married? So it doesn't seem like a stalker question, I am. I would say you probably aren't from reading the last page or two. Doesn't matter, just curious.