Travel to and from airport
For those of you flying into Tucson Airport the most efficient way to get from the airport to the hotel is to use either Uber, Lyft or a taxi. It takes around 20-30 minutes for the trip depending on traffic and costs $30-$40. It is also possible to take a bus from the airport but it will take around 90 minutes.
Travel to workshop site
The workshop is being held on the University of Arizona campus in Rm 201 of the PAS (Physics-Atmospheric Sciences) building at 1118 E. 4th St.(building #81). A map of the UA can be found here. To get to the building take the tram to stop 14 (University Blvd & Tyndall Ave) (see here for a map and here for a schedule), walk East to Park St. turn South on Park walk two block to 4th St. Walk East on 4th St. The second building you pass on the South side is Gould-Simpson an 11 story brick structure. Just East of Gould-Simpson take a turn South along the bike path running between PAS and Gould-Simpson. Immediately on the East there is a patio with large glass doors. Enter through the doors and RM 201 is immediately on the right.
(Note the tram in Tucson is free!)
Location of reception
The reception on Monday night is being held at the downtown location of the borderlands brewing company located at 119 E Toole Ave. The closest tram stops are 8 or 9 downtown.
Location of dinner
The dinner will be at the University of Arizona Sands club on the fifth floor of the football stadium. It is a short (5 minute-ish) walk from the workshop site to the East. The sands club is on the North side of the stadium, known as the Lowell-Stevens building and is accessed from the corner of Cherry Ave. and Enke Dr.
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