Mumford weekend it is walk, bike, or shuttle

The American Automobile Association named St Augustine as one of the 10 most walkable cities in North America, and it’s no wonder for a small downtown, whose streets were laid out in the 1590’s, we are a tightly compact small community of 13,000 whose town center is a mixture of residential, attractions, museums, restaurants and retail shops as well as historical monuments, churches and a college.

While some of St Augustine downtown streets are already pedestrian only, during the Gentlemen of the Road Stopover, these areas will be increased to include a 12-block area that will be designated “pedestrian only” from 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14 until 3:00 a.m. the following morning.

“If you are staying in the downtown area, you will not need your car from the time you arrive until you depart,” according to Project Manager Mark Litzinger. “Most downtown accommodations are just a few minutes’ walk to the concert site in the heart of downtown; and, should you wish to leave the downtown area to explore the beaches or visit any attractions or restaurants outside the downtown, then take the shuttle.”

The cost of the shuttle system is being borne by the city, with the help of a grant from the St Johns County Tourist Development Council. The current “best estimates” are that the city’s costs, not covered by various fees and donations, will come to approximately $55,000, according to Litzinger who is the City Comptroller.

Downtown St Augustine is going to be filled with Gentlemen of the Road Stopover goers, Litzinger says, so parking downtown is NOT the way to go on the weekend of September 13th and 14th. Plus, he added, extensive road closures are planned — so, the “usual” parking spots will likely be unavailable.

Shuttle Dates and Times:

The shuttle will operate from 10:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14, until 3:00 a.m. the following morning, with continuous drop off and pick up at designated locations throughout the operating hours. This will offer a safe return option for shuttle riders and the opportunity to enjoy all the area has to offer after the event ends at 11:00 p.m.

If you purchase a two-day shuttle wristband, you can park for free at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport park-and-ride lot — even if you do not plan to attend the concert. By using the park-and-ride lot, you will be able to travel on the shuttle system to Francis Field, the Beaches, and other locations in and around the city, with ease and without the hassle of fighting traffic or finding a parking space.

Lodging on Shuttle Routes:
If you do not see your accommodation listed, please call your accommodation to find out the best shuttle route to take. Those staying downtown or on Anastasia Boulevard should walk or bike to Francis Field. Please note, not all of the hotels listed will be serviced directly by the shuttle system but are within walking distance to official shuttle stops.

WORLD GOLF VILLAGE ROUTE

• LaTerra Resort*
• Comfort Suites*
• Renaissance WGV
• Grande Villas at WGV

* Those staying at LaTerra Resort or Comfort Suites will need to drive and park at the World Golf Village Renaissance Convention Center to catch the shuttle from that location.

SR-16 ROUTE

• Best Western
• Comfort Inn
• Courtyard by Marriott
• Days Inn West
• Econo Lodge
• Fairfield Inn
• Hampton Inn
• Holiday Inn Express
• La Quinta
• Quality Inn
• Ramada Limited
• Super 8
• Wingate by Wyndham

SATELLITE PARKING ROUTES

Ponte Vedra Accommodations
Those staying at accommodations in Ponte Vedra will need to drive to the park-and-ride shuttle location at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (take Palm Valley Road/County Road 210 to US 1, then south to Northeast Florida Regional Airport). Parking is free at Northeast Florida Regional Airport with shuttle wristband.

• Hilton Garden Inn
• Lodge & Club at PVB
• Ponte Vedra Beach Realty
• Ponte Vedra Inn and Club
• Sawgrass Resort
• Suncastle Properties
• Watson Realty Corp

State Road 207 Accommodations
Those staying at accommodations off State Road 207 will need to drive to the park-and-ride shuttle location at Northeast Florida Regional Airport. Parking is free at Northeast Florida Regional Airport with shuttle wristband. To get to the park-and-ride shuttle location, take I-95 north to Exit 323 International Golf Parkway/9 Mile Road, east to US 1, then south to Northeast Florida Regional Airport.

• Quality Inn
• Indian Forest Campground

VILANO BEACH ROUTE

• Hampton Inn Vilano
• Inn at Camachee
• Magic Beach Motel
• Oceanview Lodge
• St. Aug Beach House
• Vilano Beach Garden Inn

ST AUGUSTINE BEACH ROUTE

• Seaside at Anastasia Condos
• Beachfront B&B
• Best Western Seaside
• Castillo Real
• Comfort Inn
• Days Inn St. Augustine Beach
• Endless Summer Realty Condos
• House of Sea and Sun
• La Fiesta
• Pier Point South
• Ponce Landing
• Regency Inn and Suites
• Sea Winds
• Hilton Garden
• Holiday Isle Oceanfront
• Sea Winds Assoc Condo
• St Augustine Ocean and Racquet
• St Augustine Beach Front
• St Augustine Island Inn
• Super 8
• Hampton Inn

CRESCENT BEACH ROUTE

• America’s Best Value
• Beachers Lodge
• Captains’ Quarters
• Bryn Mawr
• Creston House
• Hibiscus Resort Condos
• Ocean Gallery
• Ocean Grove RV
• Ocean Village Club
• Ocean Village Realty Condos
• Peppertree RV Resort
• Quail Hollow
• Sea Place
• The Beach Club