What are the parking options at Dean E Smith Center?
During events,traffic around the Center may be restricted. During wekday events,Skipper Bowles Drive will be closed to through traffic starting at 6pm. Onsite parking may be limited,especially during events (during basketball games,all lots around the Center are reserved). Parking Fees: $5 per car,$10 per limo/small RVs,$20 for buses/large RVs,$25 for charters (there is an additional fee for charters and buses;call the Center for arrangements). Handicapped parking is available on a first come,first served basis in the lot across the street from the Center. Cart transportation is available from the lot to the Center before events,and after events once the lots are vacated. For *select* events,Tar Heel Express shuttles run beginning 1.5 hours prior to the start of the event. One-way fare is $2,round trip is $3. (Return trips begin immediately after the event and continue for one hour). Buses operate from 2 or more of the following lots (call (252) 968-2769 for the specific lot for an event): *Route 54 West-Carrboro Plaza Shopping Center *Route 54 East-Park and Ride Lot adjacent to Firday Continuinf Education Center *Route 15-501 South-Southern Village Park and Ride Lot between Culbreth and Dogwood Acres Rds. *Route 15-501 East-University Mall at Estes Drive For more information concerning upcoming events,call the 24-hour Special Events Info Line at (252) 559-5961 or check the Department of Public Safety website.