BJCC shares how to navigate parking downtown ahead of weekend events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — According to the BJCC, there are more than 14,500 parking spaces available within a 5-to-10-minute walk from the BJCC venue spaces along with hundreds of on-street parking.
BJCC Executive Director and CEO, Tad Snider, said they're encouraging patrons to take advantage of all of them this weekend.
'We're really pushing the opportunity to pre-purchase parking, so you know the lot you're going to. You kind of know the best route in and out,' said Snider.
Snider said guests can find the details on their assigned parking in a 'Know Before You Go' email sent to them following the purchase of a event ticket.
'We have basketball Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, we have Les Mis running today through the weekend and we also have Monster Jam at the stadium Saturday 5 o'clock.' said Snider.
Snider said there is also a BJCC Parking map available to view that may help navigate parking.
Despite these tools some residents like Maya Bowers said it's not enough to navigate the parking traffic and confusion that may come with this weekend's events.
'I feel as if they should expand it because so many people come up to events and it's hectic.' said Bowers.
Bowers said she is going to review her parking plans to avoid any hassle.
Ural Mitchell is another resident who said he will be at Legacy Arena for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, he said he's already taken steps to make sure he secures his parking spot.
'If you get here early and find you a good parking space, you may have to park a few blocks out but hey it's worth the walk.' said Mitchell.
BJCC's website is the only place to pre-purchase parking passes.
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