This year’s Art Fairs are Wednesday, July 15th through Saturday, July 18th.

Street Closings

The following streets will be closed beginning Tuesday July 14th at 7:00am to Sunday July 19th at 7:00am:

• Main St between William and Huron
• Liberty between Ashley and State St.
• State St between S. University and Washington
• S. University between Tappan and Washtenaw (South U Between State and Tappan is open to traffic)
• N. University between State St and Fletcher
• E. University between Willard and S. University
• Church Street between Willard and Geddes
  
• E. Washington between State and Fletcher
• Maynard between William and Liberty
• Thompson between William and Liberty
• William between Thompson and State
• Thayer between N. University and Washington

Please Note: Within the event boundaries on-street parking will be significantly reduced and most bicycle hoops will be not be available for sidewalk bicycle parking. Off street bike and car parking facilities will remain open.

Parking Downtown

• Have a parking permit?  Then you can park in any of the parking structures as you usually do. Republic Parking keeps track of car counts by computer so you are assured of your space.
  
• Don't have a parking permit?  Parking at the downtown public lots and structures will be $10/entry (you can stay all day) and $5/entry after 6pm. On-street metered parking spaces except in the Art Fair area are available as they are all year-round; however, please note that posted time limits still apply.
  
  
• Have questions about parking downtown during Art Fair?  Contact the DDA at 734-994-6697 or dda@a2dda.org as staff are eager to help.
  

Other Places to Park Besides Downtown

It can be frustration driving in downtown during the Fair due to increased traffic. Here are options that can help you avoid the hassle of driving or parking during Art Fair:

• Park and Ride: Leave your car at an AATA Park and Ride Lot.  The AATA operates four Park and Ride Lots throughout Ann Arbor.  From the Park and Ride Lot, it's just a ride on the bus to downtown.  You might also consider parking in a parking lot that is on your way to work and taking a bus from there.  If you have your go!pass, parking and riding the bus downtown is free!
• Share a Ride with others: Another option is to carpool or vanpool with others.  You could even carpool with others to a Park and Ride Lot and take a bus into town.  This option saves both money and the hassle of finding a place to park.  Find a carpool or vanpool partner by clicking here.
  

Try The Bus

• Take an AATA bus.  Live in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti? Jump on an AATA bus and enjoy the ride downtown. If you have a go!pass the ride is free. If not, the cost is $1.25 per ride.
• Park and Ride. If you live outside of A2 or Ypsi, you can drive to one of four park & ride lots, leave your car and then ride the bus to work.  If you have a go!pass, the ride is free from the Park and Ride Lot to your destination.
  
• Art Fair shuttles also run from Briarwood Mall and Pioneer High School. Full- and half-fare tickets will be sold at ticket booths at Briarwood and Pioneer High School during shuttle hours. Tickets will be $1.25 each way for adults, $.60 each way for K-12 students and AATA Fare Deal cardholders. AATA Senior and A-Ride cardholders can ride for free, as well as children ages five and younger. PLEASE NOTE: AATA bus passes, Mcards, Washtenaw Community College transit passes and go!passes are not valid for the Art Fair shuttle service.  For more information on Art Fair Shuttles, please click here. 
  
• Art Fair Link Buses: In Addition, AATA's Link circulator buses will operate around the perimeter of the four fairs from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday. The Link is operating free during the Art Fairs.
• AATA Detours during Art Fair.  Already take the bus?  Make sure to check the AATA Art Fair page to find out which routes will be detoured during Art Fair.

Use Your Bike

• Summer is a great time to consider riding your bike to work.  And since you can put your bike on an AATA bus, you can even bus to work and bike home.
• Already ride your bike?  Please remember that you will not be able to park your bike at bike hoops on the streets closed off during Art Fair.  Consider parking your bike in at a parking structure (They all have covered bike parking) or at Kerrytown.  If you choose to lock your bike on something that is not a designated bike hoop please be considerate of the large numbers of pedestrians downtown during the event and do not block the walkway.
  
• Free Valet Bike Parking During Art Fair: The Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition, with the City of Ann Arbor and partner bicycle groups, will provide valet bicycle parking service on Thompson Street near E. William.  This service will be available from 9 am until one hour before the fair closes from Wednesday through Saturday. Volunteer staff will even be able to lube your chain and pump up your tires if you'd like.
  

Zipcars During Art Far

• You will be able to use all of Zipcars during Art Fair.  However, if you plan on using the Zipcars at Main and William (in the Palio Parking Lot) please be aware that they will be located in front of the Ashley Mews Building (on Main Street between Packard and William) for the duration of Art Fair.

Consider Other Alternatives

• Live in Chelsea?  Try the A2 Chelsea Express!
• Live on the West side of Ann Arbor and work late into the night?  Leave your car at home and take The Nightride Shuttle.
• There is now more Moped and Motorcycle Parking Downtown.  Check out a map here and park for free when you use your moped or motorcycle.
• Live 2 miles or less from your job? Why not trying walking to work?
• If possible, consider telecommuting or coming in and leaving before rush hour begins.