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 Since the end of the 2006 season, there has been a great deal of activity on the grounds of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, home of Giants Stadium.  Construction continues on Xanadu, the dining and entertainment center being built adjacent to Continental Airlines Arena, and work on the new rail system is now underway.

The most significant activity is the construction of the new stadium, which will be our home -- and your home -- starting in 2010. The initial phase of the construction has commenced, which will present challenges for all of us.

As a result, we need to implement a number of changes in our parking procedures and traffic patterns, starting with the 2007 football season.

One of the first impacts of the new stadium’s construction is that we have lost approximately 5,000 parking spaces on the Meadowlands Sports Complex. To overcome this shortfall and mitigate inconvenience to you, the Giants have committed time and expense to insure that we have an efficient plan in place to allow you to enjoy your day-of-game experience. In this brochure, we will explain our plan, one that emphasizes car pooling, parking permits and off-site parking areas with a shuttle service.

Starting this season, all game day parking on the Meadowlands Sports Complex will be pre-paid, permit parking. If you are operating a vehicle and plan to park at the Complex on game day, you must have a permit to do so. If you do not have a permit, you will be directed to off-site parking areas where a shuttle bus service will be provided to the Sports Complex. One other consequence of the loss of parking spaces is that there will no longer be reserved parking available in parking lots 4 and 18.  All ticket holders are strongly encouraged to car pool to help reduce the demand for parking.

Based on our research, we have determined parking permits will be made available for purchase based on the following formula:

Accounts with 1-5 season tickets = 1 parking permit
Accounts with 6-10 season tickets = 2 parking permits
Accounts with 11-15 season tickets = 3 parking permits
Accounts with 16-20 season tickets = 4 parking permits
Accounts with 21-25 season tickets = 5 parking permits
Accounts with 26 or more season tickets = 6 parking permits

The cost for a 2007 season parking permit will be $150, which includes parking permits for two preseason and eight regular season games, $15 per game. A season parking permit will consist of 10 individual parking passes, one for each preseason and regular season game. There will be a limit of six season parking permits for any one account.

With your patience and cooperation and more efficient administration of the parking lots, it is our hope that the reduced number of cars on the Complex on game day will result in a more efficient arrival and departure.

ON-SITE PARKING

Parking Permits

•           Parking permits will be required for all vehicles entering the Sports Complex
•           Parking permits must be displayed at all times on the Sports Complex; they can be hung from the rear view mirror or they can be placed on the dashboard.
•           Parking permits only grant the Ticket Holder access to the parking lots at the Sports Complex; it does not entitle the Ticket Holder to a reserved parking space in a specific parking lot.
•           The parking permit entitles the Ticket Holder to one parking space for his/her vehicle and tailgate set-up.  Adjacent parking spaces may not be used for grills, chairs, tents etc.
•           Season parking permits will not be refunded or replaced if lost or stolen.

or stolen.

Parking Rates

The following vehicles will occupy lined parking spaces:

•           Cars/SUV’s:  $150 for 2007 season permit (parking permits for 10 games).
•           Motorcycles:  $150 for 2007 season permit (parking permits for 10 games).

The following vehicles will not occupy lined parking spaces:

•           RV’s, trucks, campers, vehicles pulling trailers, barbecues in tow etc.:  $150 for 2007 season permit plus an additional $60 per game to be paid at the toll booth.  These vehicles must park alongside the curbs in the parking lots and not in the lined surface parking spaces.
•           Limousines:  $75 per game to be paid at the toll booth (if in possession of a parking permit the additional charge will be $60).
•           Buses:  $100 per game to be paid at the toll booth (if in possession of a parking permit the additional charge will be $85).  Charter buses will continue to be parked in Parking Lot 14.
•           Taxis: No charge if taxis drop off passengers and then leave the Sports Complex.

Policies

•           ONE CAR, ONE SPACE:  Please be considerate of your fellow Ticket Holders.  Tailgaters will be required to restrict their party to the space occupied by their vehicle or on adjacent grass berms and paved areas on the islands located between the parking lots.
•           Circulation between parking lots will not be permitted. Vehicles will be directed to the parking lots with available spaces nearest the Toll Plaza entered.
•           To ensure safe and efficient travel throughout the Meadowlands Sports Complex, please follow the direction of the Parking and Traffic Staff.
•           Illegal parking outside the Sports Complex on area roadways, medians, grass malls and vehicle breakdown lanes is prohibited.  Violators will be ticketed by local police and/or towed at owner’s expense.
•           Overnight parking on the Meadowlands Sports Complex is not permitted.
•           Vehicles are subject to search by New Jersey State Police which could include a canine unit.
•           Ticket Holders should give themselves plenty of time for arrival to and departure from the Meadowlands Sports Complex.  There is a great deal of ongoing construction (new Stadium and Xanadu) and parking will be limited to only those with parking permits.
•           Illegal parking outside the Sports Complex on area roadways, medians, grass malls and vehicle breakdown lanes is prohibited.  Violators will be ticketed by local police and/or towed at owner’s expense.
•           Overnight parking on the Meadowlands Sports Complex is not permitted.
•           Vehicles are subject to search by New Jersey State Police which could include a canine unit.
•           Ticket Holders should give themselves plenty of time for arrival to and departure from the Meadowlands Sports Complex.  There is a great deal of ongoing construction (new Stadium and Xanadu) and parking will be limited to only those with parking permits.

Accessible parking (Ticket Holders with disabilities)

•           Ticket Holders with ADA plates or placards must also possess a season parking permit to gain access to the on-site parking lots.
•           Parking spaces for Ticket Holders with ADA plates or placards are located in Parking Lots 10, 12 and 18.
•           These parking lots will be closely monitored to ensure that only those who are authorized to park in the parking spaces designated for Ticket Holders with disabilities do so.
•           NJSEA parking attendants will direct Ticket Holders with disabilities or limited mobility to drop-off locations.

Tailgating

•           Tailgating is permitted at the Meadowlands Sports Complex parking lots provided that permit holders use the same space occupied by their vehicle.  Parking is first come, first serve; saving of parking spaces will not be permitted.
•           Tailgating will be limited to the parking space and area directly behind or in front of each vehicle, whichever is adjacent to the drive lane, but not blocking the lane.  Tailgating is also permitted on the medians that separate the parking lots.
•           Drive aisles and fire lanes need to be kept clear at all times for free access of emergency vehicles.
•           Groups desiring to tailgate together should arrive together since saving parking spaces will not be permitted.
•           There will be strict enforcement by the “Courtesy Patrol” of the one permit one parking space policy.
•           Tailgating is not permitted in Parking Deck 23 adjacent to Continental Airlines Arena.
•           Any violations may result in towing of the vehicle at the owner’s expense.  Repeat violations may result in the loss of season tickets.

OFF-SITE PARKING

General

•           Off-Site parking lots have been secured for Ticket Holders driving to Giants games without pre-paid 2007 season parking permits.
•           The off-site parking lots will be located within 2 miles of the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
•           The cost to park in the off-site parking lots will be $20.
•           Shuttle bus service will be provided to Ticket Holders from and to the off-site parking lots.
•           A map indicating the off-site parking location will be mailed with season tickets. This map will also be posted on giants.com.
•           Signage will be strategically located to direct Ticket Holders to off-site parking lots.
•           Tailgating will not be permitted in the off-site parking lots.

Shuttle Bus Service

•           Shuttle buses will transport Ticket Holders from the off-site parking lots to the Meadowlands Sport Complex. 
•           Ticket Holders who park in parking lots that are not designated as off-site parking locations will not be permitted to utilize the shuttle buses to the Meadowlands Sport Complex.
•           Shuttle bus service will begin operating 4 hours prior to kick off and will conclude 2 hours after the game.
•           Vehicles will be provided for Ticket Holders with disabilities.

Additional/Alternative Means of Transportation

•         Public buses traveling between the Meadowlands Sports Complex and the New York City Port Authority Bus Terminal are available on game days.  Drop-off and pick-up at the Stadium is located near Lot 14. A round trip ticket costs $10.00 and a one-way ticket is $6.00. For more information, contact New Jersey Transit at (800) 772-2222 or visit their website at www.njtransit.com.
•           The bus drop off and pick up points will remain the same. 

The New York Football Giants and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority want your parking and tailgating experience to be safe and enjoyable for all.  Please contact the Giants Ticket office at (201) 935-8222 if you have any questions regarding season parking permits or policies. If you have any questions about NJSEA staff or an incident that occurred on game day please contact NJSEA Traffic/Parking Department at (201) 935-8500 ext. 2627.

Every effort is made to create a fan-friendly environment that is safe for all to enjoy.  Our fans play a large role in this.  In order to maintain a safe and fun environment, the New York Football Giants ask that all fans follow directions given by the NJSEA Traffic/Parking Staff.  They are there to assist you and to make parking safe for everyone.

Those who do not adhere to the parking guidelines and/or participate in activities that create an unsafe environment will be held responsible.  Parking passes, like your tickets, can be tracked back to your season account.  Unacceptable conduct or violations of the parking policies described in this brochure can result in the possible loss of season tickets.

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