Fresh off the 2009 National Championship, the Crimson Tide looks to continue its success in the upcoming 2010 season. As the football team is striving for greatness on the field, we are striving to help make your Crimson Tide Gameday tradition even better this year. To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Gameday experience in 2010, the University has made some changes that will be in effect for the upcoming football season. The information below will highlight the changes and will be beneficial to all fans participating in the celebration of the Crimson Tide tradition. Roll Tide!!
PARKING
FREE PUBLIC PARKING DOWNTOWN
With the stadium expansion and the increased number of fans this year, we have a new area of public parking for gameday and it is FREE OF CHARGE. This new area is located downtown in and around the Downtown Intermodal Facility parking deck; it is a shorter distance to the stadium than the Soccer Lot on campus. This parking deck has over 400 spaces and is located on 23rd Avenue between 6th and 7th St., just behind City Hall, between University Blvd and Bryant Dr. There are many restaurant and shopping options in the areas surrounding the parking deck. Tuscaloosa Transit will be running 14 buses from this location, starting 3 hours prior to game time. The cost to ride the bus (per trip):
- Adults: $1
- Children 3 and under: Free
- Age 60 or over and people with disabilities: 50 cents
Or take the STADIUM STROLL (less than a 1 mile walk from the parking facility to Bryant Denny Stadium). Marked pedestrian paths will lead you from the parking facility to the stadium.
In addition, there are many other parking lots and side-street parking spaces that are free of charge near the Intermodal Facility. You may park there and walk to the bus pick-up or take the Stadium Stroll to Bryant Denny Stadium.
PARKING AVAILABILITY
PAY LOTS FREE LOTS
Grass Soccer Lot - $20 Intermodal Parking Deck – downtown
University Medical Center - $20 City Fest Parking Lot – downtown
Old Capstone Medical - $20 Downtown Lot – Farmers Market
Nursing Grass Lot - $20 Various Downtown side-street parking
Recreation Center - $20 University Mall - $10 roundtrip bus service
Capstone Village Grass Lot - $20
*DCH Employee Parking Lot
*Tuscaloosa Magnet School
*Central High School
*These lots are not operated by UA; the parking cost is determined by the property owner.
CHANGE IN PRICE OF ON-CAMPUS PUBLIC PARKING
Due to the increased staff needed to accommodate the growing number of fans on campus and the increasing costs of the campus bus transportation, on-campus public parking will increase to $20 per game. Click Here to view the 2010 Gameday Parking and Pre-game Traffic Map detailing the public parking areas on campus this season.
PUBLIC “RESERVED” PARKING LOT
Want hassle free parking? Reserve your spot in the 800-plus space paved Soccer Lot located on University Boulevard (across from Arby’s) which has convenient service via the Crimson Ride Transit System to and from the Quad. The price for a reserved season pass this year is $163. If you are interested in purchasing a parking space, call Southtix at 1-800-240-2300 or go on-line to www.southtix.com to reserve your space.
ADDITIONAL OFF-CAMPUS PUBLIC PARKING
There are several convenient locations where you can park off site and shuttle to the stadium.
- University Mall located on McFarland Blvd and 15th Street will be available for free car parking, and a shuttle will be available to the stadium for $10 roundtrip per person.
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Central High School, located on 15th Street. Restrooms are available at this location.
- DCH Hospital Employee Parking Lot, located at the corner of Bryant Dr. and Dr. Edward Hillard Dr.
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Tuscaloosa Magnet School located off McFarland Blvd. and Campus Drive East. Parking. It is 3/4 mile walking distance to 5th Avenue East to the Crimson Ride stop. The Crimson Ride is free.
- Downtown Plaza, located at the corner of University Blvd. and Queen City Ave. (Across from The University Club) Cost is $20
- Parkview Center, located at 15th street and Hackberry Lane. Cost is $20
PARKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
There is a new wheelchair accessible parking lot located on the South side of the Stadium at Calvary Baptist Church (corner of 12th Avenue and Bryant Drive). This is in addition to the Communications Card Lot and the Wallace Wade Lot which are located on the North and West sides of Bryant Denny Stadium. The Campus Drive parking deck will also be available as a parking option for people with disabilities; the cost for this lot is $20.
Click Here to view more Parking for People with Disabilities information
Click Here to view the 2010 Gameday Parking and Pre-game Traffic Map
TRAFFIC
EXPANDED CORE CAMPUS ROADBLOCKS
Fan safety is our number one priority on gamedays. In order to safely accommodate the extra 10,000 fans in and around core campus streets, we are moving some of the roadblocks along University Blvd. and Bryant Drive three hours prior to kickoff.
Click here to view the expanded roadblocks on the 2010 Gameday Parking and Pre-game Traffic Map.
These expanded roadblocks are:
- University Blvd & 2nd Ave (Soccer Lot entrance)
- Bryant Drive and Hackberry Lane
To support, we are adding some road blocks that will increase fan safety on the North side of campus. Those roadblocks are:
- Hackberry Lane and Campus Drive East – traffic will not be allowed southbound on Hackberry Lane without the proper parking credentials
- Jefferson Avenue & Campus Drive East - traffic will not be allowed southbound on Jefferson Avenue without the proper parking credentials
- Fraternity Lane & Campus Drive East - traffic will not be allowed southbound on Fraternity Lane without the proper parking credentials
- Bryce Lawn Drive & Campus Drive East - traffic will not be allowed southbound on Bryce Lawn Drive without the proper parking credentials
- 4th Street East & 2nd Ave – traffic will not be allowed westbound on 4th Street East without the proper parking credentials
McFARLAND BLVD.
In order to help post game traffic flow quicker to I-59, when traveling on University Blvd. post game, traffic will NOT be able to enter onto McFarland Blvd. heading eastbound toward I-20/59 (near DCH hospital). Traffic should remain on University Blvd. and take the Cottondale Route to I-20/59. If you need to enter McFarland Blvd., you can continue on University Blvd and take a left at Helen Keller Dr. Take Helen Keller to Jack Warner Pkwy and make a left, then enter McFarland Blvd. from Jack Warner Pkwy.
Click here to view the 2010 Gameday Post-game Traffic Map
Click here to view the 2010 Crimson Ride routes and shuttle stops Map
THE QUAD
ELECTRICITY ON THE QUAD
Please observe the rules for proper usage of the power on the light poles. The use of power strips and multiple plugs on each light pole is prohibited as it will put a strain on the power supply and result in loss of power. Only one connection per plug is allowed. You may connect a power strip, to prevent damage from possible surges, but only two items may be plugged into it.
GENERATORS
No portable generators will be allowed on the Quad. Those found in violation will be asked to leave the Quad.
TAILGATING
To protect the turf and landscape, no vehicles or trailers will be allowed on the grass at the Quad or any building that faces the Quad, Gorgas House, Moore, Little, Fosters, Russell, Gallalee, Osband, Wilson or Farrah Halls.
Click here to view the 2010 Quad Map
RV PARKING
ON-CAMPUS RESERVED RV PARKING
All on-campus RV parking passes are sold out for the 2010 season and these passes are non-transferable.
Click Here to view the 2010 RV Parking Rules & Regulations.
OFF-CAMPUS RV PARKING AVAILABLE
While all on-campus RV parking is sold out for the 2010 football season, there are various off-site RV parking options still available for this year, and those options are listed below:
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Northington Lot – located behind the Bruno’s on McFarland. This lot is free and is on a first come, first serve basis. It opens Thursday morning of game week. (UA Campus RV Lot Rules and Regulations apply, Click Here)
- Tuscaloosa Marines RV Parking - www.tuscaloosamarines.org – SOLD OUT
- Intelligent Parking Systems (4 RV Lots located in Tuscaloosa including Old Tuscaloosa Chevrolet Lot) - (205) 991-6900 or www.intelligentparkingsystems.com/gamedayparking
- Sunset Travel Parks - (205) 553-9233, Pete & June Dudkewitz (Located on JVC Road in Cottondale, AL.)
- Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation - (205)562-3220 or www.tcpara.org Debra Gibson, dgibson@tcpara.org. (Located at the Ray C. Jenkins Multi-Purpose Arena)
- Boys and Girls Club – (205) 553-3879 or bgcwestal@aol.com (Located near DCH Hospital)
- University Mall Parking - (205) 553-8415 ext. 5, Roger Gregg (Located behind the Mall in the back parking lot)
- Bama RV Station - (205) 722-0501, Bruce Taylor (Located in Cottondale on Skyland Blvd. East) http://www.taylorpropertiesllc.com/bamarvpark.html
- Woods & Water, Inc. - (205) 342-4868, Mark Hughes (Located in Tuscaloosa behind the Wal-Mart)
- Regions RV Park - 1-800-466-8387 or (205)739-7400 or www.hooveral.gov (Located next to Regions Park in Hoover, AL)
- Knox Hill RV Resort - (205) 372-3911
- Lake Lurleen State Park - (205) 339-1558
- Candy Mountain RV Park and Campground - (205) 553-5428
- Mirror Lake R.V. Park - (205)225-2758, 10716 Mirror Lake Circle, Vance, AL. 35490 summer0962@yahoo.com
- 8 lots for RVs with full hookups. Mt. Olive community area, off 82 W in the Northport area. 10 miles to campus. $320 a month all inclusive. Mark Martin 205-394-4083
Click here to view the 2010 Gameday RV Parking Map
COMMUNICATION
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MOBILE WEBSITE
Check out the UA Gameday mobile website that will make looking up the latest Gameday information easier and at your fingertips while on the go or on campus. Click here for more the mobile website.
311 SERVICE
The city of Tuscaloosa will be operating their “311 Information Service” each gameday at City Hall. The call center will open four hours prior to kickoff and can provide a variety of information about Gameday.
GAMEDAY MAPS
Click here to view the 2010 Downtown Parking Map
Click here to view the 2010 Gameday Parking and Pre-game Traffic Map
Click here to view the 2010 Gameday Post-game Traffic Map
Click here to view the 2010 Student Parking Map
Click here to view the 2010 Crimson Ride routes and shuttle stops Map
Click here to view the 2010 Quad Map
Click here to view the 2010 Gameday RV Parking Map
2010 Alabama Home Football Schedule:
September 4th, 2010 San Jose State 6:00 pm
September 11th, 2010 Penn State 6:00 pm
October 2nd, 2010 Florida TBD
October 16th, 2010 Ole Miss TBD
November 13th, 2010 Miss. State TBD
November 18th, 2010 Georgia State 6:30 pm
November 26th, 2010 Auburn 1:30 pm