greasywheels121 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I'm not one for starting threads like this, but I was hoping the fine people at ST can be of assistance. I can delete/close this afterward. I have a race near Montrose Harbor on Sunday at 8 AM. I'm hoping to get there about 7ish, and I'm coming from Arlington Heights. They have closed parking near the race site, for 'public safety reasons.' Any suggestions on where to park near that area that doesn't cost an outrageous amount? I'm open to public trans as well; however, I know I wouldn't be able to start on the Metra, since the first one doesn't leave AH until 9:30, IIRC. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Oct 26, 2009 -> 07:13 PM) I'm not one for starting threads like this, but I was hoping the fine people at ST can be of assistance. I can delete/close this afterward. I have a race near Montrose Harbor on Sunday at 8 AM. I'm hoping to get there about 7ish, and I'm coming from Arlington Heights. They have closed parking near the race site, for 'public safety reasons.' Any suggestions on where to park near that area that doesn't cost an outrageous amount? I'm open to public trans as well; however, I know I wouldn't be able to start on the Metra, since the first one doesn't leave AH until 9:30, IIRC. Thanks in advance. The further south and west you can go away from Montrose, the cheaper parking gets. It really depends on how far you want to walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 I would say anything in a 5 mile radius would be ideal, since I'm running in between the driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The race doesn't provide parking? That's kinda strange. I would look for something along Marine Drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Oct 26, 2009 -> 07:41 PM) I would say anything in a 5 mile radius would be ideal, since I'm running in between the driving. If you want public transit from the NW suburbs, you can always drive to Cumberland and park-and-ride the CTA Blue Line in from there. You then have two options. One, get off the blue line at whatever stop is nearest Montrose, and take the Montrose bus east. Two, take the Blue downtown and the red back out, to Montrose (will take longer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Unless they restrict parking around the area due to the race, you should be able to park for free in that area. From the Montrose/Broadway intersection to Montrose Harbor is all free street parking (no permit or anything). I live really close to Montrose Harbor, I dont even know where a pay lot would be located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Awesome; thanks for the help guys. I've got to go that way on Fri/Sat to pick-up my packet; I'm going to see what makes sense. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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