The Aud

[jeffster]

Another way to get around the parking issue is free transit for ticket holders - show your ticket to a bus driver or fare inspector and no need for other fare. You let this be active for, say, 90-120 minutes both before and after the game (perhaps even longer after, to boost business for bars near the arena).

A number of cities do this successfully. Those driving from out of town can park at the perimeter, and those in town have less incentive to drive.

I have to wonder what cities are doing this successfully? And how does this affect the type of arrangement the Rangers have now (free to some degree): https://kitchenerrangers.com/article/rid...estaurants

I don't see "free" Ion or bus tickets unless they have a paying sponsor, as the Ion was super expensive, I don't think Joe Taxpayer wants to subsidize Rangers fans.

And again, another huge issue would be parking for employees, as I mentioned before. No one wants to pay parking, especially the part-timers, as it would cut too much into their take home pay. Only solution would be for the city to have a special pay rate (a premium) for all employees working at The Aud, above and beyond to what those make a community arena's and the two twin pads (SportsWorld and Activa). However, that would no go well with those at City Hall, who do not get a special allowance because of parking.

Just some things to consider.