2010 TCG Fall Forum on Governance

By Air:
Participants are responsible for their own travel accommodations, but TCG advises utilizing one of the many reputable travel websites to book airfare at the best possible rate. You may want to start by checking rates at Sidestep, Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline or Kayak.

By Train:
Amtrak trains travel directly into New York's Penn Station daily. Call Amtrak for schedule and rates at (800) 872-7245 or visit the Amtrak website.

Transportation from Airports

Super Shuttle
(212) 258-3826
www.supershuttle.com
Runs from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports. To locate the shuttle from the airport, follow signs to the baggage claim area and locate the ground transportation counter. They will assist you further. You do not need reservations from the airport, but returning to the airport requires reservations. The cost from JFK and Newark is $19 per passenger and the cost from LaGuardia is $15 per passenger for most Manhattan destinations.

Carmel Car Service
(800) 9-CARMEL or (212) 666-6666
www.carmelcarservice.com
Make your reservation 24 hours in advance. The cost from JFK is $40 curbside and $75 from baggage claim, plus tip and toll. The cost from LaGuardia is $28 curbside or $63 from baggage claim, plus tip and toll. The cost from Newark is $43 curbside or $78 from baggage claim, plus tip and toll.

AirTrain JFK
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/airtrain.htm
Take AirTrain JFK to/from Jamaica or Howard Beach station and connect to/from MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains, MTA New York City Transit subways and local buses. The cost is $5 plus cost of the subway or LIRR train. Take AirTrain to connect to the following trains and subways:
• the LIRR at Jamaica Station
• the E, J/Z subways at Jamaica Station
• the A subway at Howard Beach Station

AirTrain Newark
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/ewr-airtrain.html
Take AirTrain to/from Newark Airport Train Station and connect to/from NJ Transit or Amtrak trains. If you choose to use NJ Transit, connect with trains that run on the Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line. If you choose to use Amtrak, connect with trains that run on the Northeast Corridor Line. The cost of the AirTrain is $5.50 plus the cost of the connecting train. Check with NJ Transit or Amtrak to determine ticket cost, check train schedule and confirm that the train you want stops at your destination.

Transportation to the Meeting Sites

The MTA subway system runs throughout New York City. You can purchase a MetroCard in the station. The cost is $2.25 per ride.

To reach Bryant Park Grill (25 West 40th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues): http://www.bryantpark.org/amenities/dining.php

Take the 7, B, D, F or V train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park. The entrance to the Grill is across the park on 40th Street. Alternatively, take the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, R, Q or W train to 42nd Street/Times Square and walk one block east to Bryant Park. The entrance is on the far side of the park on 40th Street.

Parking for the Bryant Park Grill is available at Bryant Car Park, 39th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues
(212) 768-8038.

To reach The Desmond Tutu Center, (180 Tenth Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets):
http://www.ahl-tutucenter.com

Take the C or E train to 23rd Street; exit onto 8th Avenue. Walk south to 21st Street, turn right and walk to 10th Avenue. Turn left and the Tutu Center is on the left (east) side of the street.

Or take the A train to 14th Street, exit onto 8th Avenue. Walk north to 20th Street, turn left and walk to 10th Avenue. Turn right and the Tutu Center is on the right (east) side of the street.

Parking is available on the street.

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