Detroit Area Road & Bridge Construction Projects

I-75 Ambassador Bridge Construction Project

I-96 Road Closure from I-94 to Rosa Parks Blvd
Note: You may still take I-96 East to I-94 East, connect to M10 and continue to Jefferson Avenue (Civic Center)

Travel From Detroit Metro Airport to Downtown Detroit

Parking and Discount Voucher Information

Travel between Cobo Center and the Renaissance Center (Marriot Hotel) may be accomplished in three ways:

1.  You may take a short 10 minute walk between the two centers using the Detroit RiverWalk.  http://www.detroitriverfront.org/

2.  The Detroit People Mover (DPM). 

Customize your EMC Symposium schedule or change itineraries by taking advantage of unlimited rides using the DPM IEEE Convention Fast Pass. Enjoy the independence of getting around downtown Detroit as soon as you arrive at a fraction of the cost of other transportation services. The Detroit People Mover delivers you safely to hotels, entertainment, meeting venues and other notable sites in just minutes.

Monday will be a "Fare Free" day.  The price for Day Passes decrease by $1.25 each day during the convention.  For example the price is $5.00 for a 4 Day Pass.  $3.75 for a 3 Day Pass.

Passes will be sold at COBO Center Monday through Thursday next to registration.

The Detroit People Mover provides monorail service around downtown Detroit, including stops at Renaissance Center and COBO Center. The People Mover is expected to resume service at 6:30 AM on Monday, August 18^th, after being closed for maintenance.  http://www.thepeoplemover.com/People-Mover-Service-Suspension-Information---News.id.1246.htm

3.  An accessible van   will be available between Cobo Center and the Hotels.  Shuttle bus service will be provided between the Marriott Detroit at the Renaissance Center and COBO Center.

Sunday            17 August    2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Monday           18 August    6:30 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday           19 August    6:30 am to 10:00 pm

Wednesday      20 August    6:30 am to 10:00 pm

Thursday         21 August    6:30 am to 6:00 pm

Friday              22 August    6:30 am to 6:00 pm

 Shuttle busses will depart from the Marriott and COBO at regular intervals throughout the day (approximately every 20 minutes).

AIRFARE DISCOUNT

Northwest Airlines is offering special rates for travel to the 2008 IEEE International EMC Symposium in Detroit. To take advantage of these discounts, use WorldFile/Ticket Designator NYVMH to purchase tickets online at www.nwa.com and your discount will automatically be applied, or contact Northwest Airlines (1-800-328-1111) or your travel agent.

Car Rental

Thrifty is the only car rental company this is not located within the airport. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National all have counters within the airport.

Public/Ground Transfer

SMART buses  pick up passengers near the ground transportation offices outside of Smith Terminal. Fares must be paid with either dollar bills or quarters, exact change is mandatory. Rates for the SMART bus system are $2 for adults, $1 for Seniors, Disabled passengers, or Medicare card holders, children under 6 ride free with their parent. Transfers are 25¢ for adults and all others are free. SMART bus services are very inexpensive and perfect for those looking to save their money for other things.

There are two other options that are a little farther out. The Dearborn Amtrak station is a little more than ten miles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Passengers can take a taxi or the SMART bus to the Amtrak station in order to catch a train to their final destination. The other option is Wayne County's Greyhound station which is approximately eight miles away.

Airport Shuttles

Shuttle buses at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will bring passengers to any of the parking garages or lots found at the airport. Passengers needing shuttles taking them into the city will need to hire a private firm or look at taxi, public, or limousine service. Two area companies do offer shuttle bus service. First Class Valet, Inc. has a twenty-one passenger shuttle bus that will take passengers to any town in Michigan. Starlight Entertainment & Limousine and Big Shot Limos LLC offer "party bus" service that will accommodate large crowds.

Limousine Services

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport uses Checker Sedan  for luxury car service. The company uses Cadillac's, Lincoln Town Cars, and Chrysler 300s in their fleet. Rates are reasonable with a trip to downtown Detroit costing about $50 one way.

More luxurious stretch limo service can be provided by a number of area companies, though the price is going to be double or triple the above rates. Wilson Luxury Limousines, Riverfront Limo Service, Protran Limousine, Destinations Unlimited, Aairo Limo, VIP Limousine Service, Inc., Luxury Limo Car & Coach, and Country Club Limousine are among the most highly rated by previous customers.

Taxi Services

Taxi service is available at either the fourth floor of the McNamara Terminal Parking Garage or curbside at Smith Terminal. Metro Airport Taxi is the only company serving the airport, and the airport strives to keep rates as low as possible. Detroit fares range from about $40 to $55.

Detroit - Windsor Travel - Border Information

 For information on travel between Detroit, Michigan  and Windsor, Ontario please see: http://www.crossingmadeeasy.com

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