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What does the fencing look
like?
The fencing is approximately 10 feet high, the fencing sits
upon a 3 foot high concrete block.
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I would like to
have an outdoor event surrounding my place of business?
You may be required to obtain an outdoor activity permit.
To find out if you will need a special permit please contract
the Office of Cultural Affairs at 408-277-5144 x13.
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My business is within the event
perimeter, how do my employees get access through the gates
to come to work?
All companies located in the circuit will be asked to indicate
how many of their workers will need passes for each of the
three race days. The following companies have been identified
as within the circuit.
· Tech Museum of Innovation
· Marriott Hotel
· Hilton Hotel
· Crown Plaza Hotel
· Children’s Discovery Museum
· San Jose Convention Center
· Montgomery Theater
· Civic Auditorium Complex
· 488 Almaden Blvd
· 303 Almaden Blvd. tenants
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When is the block fencing
going to be put in?
The block fencing will be installed over several weeks. To
view the block fencing schedule please see following schedule.
Proposed Move-In Move-Out Schedule
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What should I tell my employees
about parking?
Employers should instruct their employees to arrive
early and be familiar with the parking
options in and around downtown.
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Where can I find race start and
end times, prices and other specifics about the San Jose Grand
Prix?
The San Jose Grand Prix has an excellent website
which includes a great deal of information about the race
for those looking at attending the event at: http://www.sanjosegrandprix.com
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Is there a list of race and
City contacts?
There is a list of contacts associated with the San Jose Grand
Prix event at contacts A list of
emergency contacts will be made available shortly before the
event to handle critical problems.
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If they don’t have reserved
parking, where will my employees park?
Employees arriving early in the day (8:00 or earlier) should
have little difficulty finding parking on all three days.
Those arriving later, particularly on Sunday, should build
additional time into their schedules to use public transit
or find parking in the lots further from downtown.
You may be able to make special arrangements with lots and
garages in the area.
Public transit is an affordable option (see next
question).
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What about public transit?
Where will the temporary stops be? Will existing services
be changed?
The San Jose Grand Prix is encouraging attendees to use the
wide variety of public transportation services available.
More information about the transportation options can be found
at http://www.sjdowntownparking.com
which discusses links to light rail, train, bus and shuttle
offerings.
Bus and shuttle routes have been changed to accommodate the
location of the race. These route changes will go into effect
Wednesday night after 11:59 p.m. when the track is closed
until Sunday night when the streets are reopened. A bus “bridge”
will link light rail services between the W. San Fernando
St. light rail station and the 1st St. at Santa Clara St.
station.
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I’m concerned that I won’t
have enough space in my private lot for my employees and clients.
Can I refuse to allow public parking in my lot?
With limited parking available in downtown, there is likely
to be considerable interest in any available spaces. Unless
otherwise restricted through agreements or permitting, if
you need to maintain your private spaces for your business’
needs, you may certainly restrict public access. If you are
a tenant in a building, please confer with your building’s
owner. On-street parking is public and may not be restricted
except through special permits available through the Department
of Transportation.
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I’ve got more parking than
I need for the race weekend. Can I sell parking spaces to
the public in my private lot?
This event may present your company with additional revenue
opportunities if you own spaces that you will not need. If
you are considering leasing parking spaces you should be clear
with those parking what restrictions you have (e.g.: by when
will they need to leave) and understand where your liability
begins and ends. In addition, you may need to have a business
tax (license) certificate – check with Finance at 535-7055.
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How will race attendees be
getting into the downtown?
Race attendees will be encouraged to use Taylor St.,
Julian St. and Park Ave. offramps from Route 87 and Bird Ave,
Vine St, Almaden Blvd, 7th St, or 10/11th St offramps from
280. Coleman St. will be recommended for those coming off
of 880. Changeable signs located on the freeway will direct
race attendees to the least congested exit. None of the offramps
that serve downtown are expected to be closed during the event.
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Where will there be street closures?
The following streets will be closed from Wednesday, July
25 (7:00 pm) through early Monday morning, July 30:
· North Bound Market St. between William St. and San
Salvador St.
· South Bound Market Sts between William St. and San
Fernando St.
· Both directions of Almaden Blvd between Santa Clara
St. and Reed St.
· San Fernando St. between Almaden Ave. and Delmas
Ave.
· San Carlos St. between Market St. and Woz Way
· Park Ave. between Market St. and Woz Way
· Woz Way between Almaden Blvd. and Auzerais St.
· Post St. between Almaden Ave. and Almaden Blvd.
· Balbach St.
· Viola St.
For a graphic showing the closure, click here
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What will be the noise impact
associated with this race? Naturally, it's a car
race so it will be loud. The volume will vary significantly
over each day of the event depending on what types of activities
(or lack thereof) are taking place on the track. Those residents
and businesses closer to the track will be affected more than
those further away. A complete list of testing, qualifying
and race times can be found on the official race website:
http://www.sanjosegrandprix.com.
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I’m interested in promoting
the event. How can I get marketing materials?
Please contact the San Jose Grand Prix’ main line at
277-9470.
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How can I have a car towed from my private lot?
Private lot operators will have to enter into a contract with a private tow company. That tow company is than responsible for getting the necessary permits from the Police Department and posting notices in the lot. They cannot tow vehicles away without this posting. Once the required permits are obtained and the lot is posted, then the contracted tow company can tow illegally parked vehicles at the car owner's expense.
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