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CCF 2016 Conference: Orientation Information

Posted on September 18, 2015 in CCF News, News & Upcoming Events

CCF’s 2016 Conference

March 4-5, 2016

Families as They Really Are: Demographics, Disparities, and Debates

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AUSTIN, TEXAS

 

Worried about getting lost on UT campus? There’s an app for that!
You can find an interactive map of the university and/or download an app to help keep you from losing your way at:

http://maps.utexas.edu/#/MAG

 

Parking:

UT has a number of parking lots. The Brazos Parking Garage (BRG) may be the most convenient option for conference attendees.
Check out UT’s website for lot parking garage rates and locations.

http://www.utexas.edu/parking/parking/garages/brg.php

 

Driving Directions (from Austin International Airport to Brazos Garage/ UT Campus):
Plan for a minimum 20-minute drive from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) to the University of Texas campus.

  • Exit ABIA onto State Highway 71 West and follow it about five miles to I-35 North.
  • Drive North on I-35 about five miles and take the Martin Luther King Boulevard exit.
  • Turn left and follow MLK Blvd. over the highway.
  • Pass the intersections at Red River, Trinity, and San Jacinto.
  • Turn right into the Brazos Garage at the corner of Brazos St. and MLK Blvd.

 

Transportation:

Austin is home to numerous taxi/ car rental companies and ride sharing services, but there are public transportation options, as well.

Capitol Metro’s Airport/ Downtown shuttle (Bus #100) has a stop directly in front of UT stadium (just up the hill from Glickman Conference Center).
For schedules and to learn more about public transportation options, visit:

http://www.capmetro.org/airport/

Additionally,the conference hotels advertise airport shuttle service. You may check with your hotel for their airport shuttle schedule and terms.

 

 

 

Hotels:

Blocks of rooms have been reserved for this event at:

 

Hampton Inn & Suites (University/ Capitol)

Block Rate: $189

1701 Lavaca Street

Austin, TX 78701

512-499-8111

 

La Quinta Inn (Austin Capitol)

Block Rate: $125.10 ($89.10 for 3/3)

300 East 11th Street

Austin, TX 78701

512-476-1166

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