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ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY You’ve picked a great year to visit. Friendly, accessible, sophisticated
Salt Lake delivers a metropolitan experience with a mountain twist. DRESSCasual clothing is in order with a sweater or light jacket occasionally needed for the evenings. The University of Utah is essentially a walking campus, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. TRANSPORTATIONThe Salt Lake City area may be reached by: CAR From the Salt Lake International Airport: Take I-80 East approximately
1.5 miles to the North Temple exit. Follow North Temple approximately
3 miles to State Street (one block beyond the Mormon Temple). Turn right
on State Street, and go south 5 blocks to 400 South. Turn left, proceeding
east on 400 South for approximately 1.5 miles until you reach the University
of Utah campus. AIR Salt Lake City is a major hub of Delta airlines, and is serviced by over
600 daily flights from most major US cities and by many airlines, including
United, American, Continental, Southwest, and Northwest. Salt Lake City
International Airport is located five miles northwest of downtown Salt
Lake City. EXPRESS SHUTTLE Call at least one day in advance for reservations, 1-800-397-0773 (US, Canada, Mexico) or e-mail reservations@expressshuttleutah.com. The University of Utah has a special rate of $13.00 one way. Indicate that you are traveling to the University of Utah and whether or not you will be traveling in a group. Check in with the shuttle service when you arrive at the airport. Reservations for your return trip can also be made in advance. Plan to depart for the airport 2-3 hours prior to your flight. TAXI Service is available from the Airport to the local hotels not offering free shuttle service. Taxis are available at the airport for approximately $20 one way. Taxis depart from the taxis stands on the ground floor outside the baggage collection area at each terminal. Travel time from the airport to the University is approximately 20 minutes. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Runs between the Salt Lake City Airport, downtown Salt Lake City, and the University of Utah. On campus, the University provides an extensive shuttle service. Daily shuttles are in service from 6:00 AM through 7:00 PM. There is shuttle service on weekends and University holidays. PARKINGVisitors to the University’s main campus have three parking options. They may park in pay lots, at meters, or purchase a day/temporary pass. Pay Lots There are five pay lots. They are located between the University Bookstore
and Marriott Library, adjacent to the Student Services Building, across
the street from the Olpin Union, west of the medical bookstore, and in
the Business Loop east of the Fine Arts Museum. All pay lots open approximately
7 a.m. Monday through Friday, but close at different times. The rate schedule
for all lots is $1 per hour with a Maximum charge of $8 per exit. Payment
can be made using cash, a personal check, credit card, or by validation. Parking Meters Located in most lots on campus. They allow parking from 36 minutes to 2 hours, depending on location. The time each meter allows is printed on the meter head just below the time window and immediately above the rate schedule. The LED readout displays the time purchased and will not add time when the limit is reached. Meters can take nickels, dimes, and quarters but will not accept foreign coins. Day/Temporary Passes If you’re visiting the university for one, two, or consecutive days, a day or temporary pass may be your best option. It can be purchased on the day you wish to use it or bought in advance. It allows a visitor to park on campus for specified days in specified lots. The cost per day depends on where you wish to park. It is not valid at meters or in pay lots. Passes are available at Commuter Services or at pay lot booths. A day pass must display the date of the day it is being used in order to be valid. For further assistance, please call the Commuter Services Office at (801) 581-6415; open weekdays 7:30 AM-5:00 PM. They can also be reached via e-mail comments@parking.utah.edu or fax (801) 581-4056. RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTSHERTZ
RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM is the Official Car Rental Company for the 2003 Device
Research Conference You must give the reservations agent: Hertz CV #02QJ0005
Terms and Conditions:
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