Transportation Guide

A L L G AY G A M E S T R A N S P O R TAT I O N I S O P E N T O T H E P U B L I C

Welcome to Cleveland & Akron! We are a community that offers a dynamic mix of old and new, both in our architecture and our transportation. From the free vintage trolleys that go everywhere downtown, to the state-of-the-art bus rapid transit HealthLine that operates 24/7, you see the best of Northeast Ohio on public transit. It’s easy to be car-free in Cleveland. Just hop aboard. If you flew in to Hopkins International Airport, you saw the Rapid trains ready to whisk you away to downtown. From Public Square, use the trolleys to enjoy the lakefront, visit Playhouse Square, or sample the many fine restaurants and night spots. Board the HealthLine to take you to Cleveland State, Case Western Reserve University, or the world-class museums in University Circle. Ride the Rapid to experience Little Italy, Shaker Square, and so many other areas that makes Cleveland unique. To the south, Akron has no end of delights to keep you entertained. Refuel with a famous Luigi’s pizza between events, take in the sights and sounds of great Metro Parks, shop your way through boutiques or dance the night away at Adam’s Street. Want world-class culture? Visit the Akron Art Museum, or catch one of the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s free outdoor concerts. How about a walk on the wild side? Lounge with lions at the Akron Zoo. Or, head to the trendy Highland Square neighborhood to catch live, local music in one of its many pubs. Discover all Akron has to offer on Akron METRO RTA. The Loop, METRO’s free bus route, serves downtown Akron and the Zoo. Enjoy our area, and promise us that you’ll come back.

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EventsAccreditation (Badge Pick-up) ..............................1 Band Concert .....................................................1Chorus Concert ..................................................2Closing Ceremony ...............................................2Festival Village ....................................................2Opening Ceremony .............................................3Pink Flamingo .....................................................3

Sports Aquatics Diving ...................................................5Aquatics Open Water Swim .................................5Aquatics Swimming .............................................6Aquatics Water Polo.............................................6Badminton ..........................................................7Basketball ...........................................................7Beach Volleyball ..................................................8Billiards ...............................................................8Bodybuilding .......................................................8Bowling ...............................................................9 Cheer ...............................................................10Cycling - Criterium ............................................10Cycling - Individual and Team Time Trial ............10Cycling - Road Race/Circuit Race .......................11Cycling - Mountain Biking ..................................11Dance Sport ......................................................11Darts .................................................................12Figure Skating ...................................................12Flag Football .....................................................13Golf ..................................................................13Half and Full Marathon .....................................14Ice Hockey ........................................................14Martial Arts .......................................................14Powerlifting .......................................................15

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Sports ContinuedRacquetball .......................................................15Rainbow Run .....................................................16Road Race (5K) ..................................................16Road Race (10K) ................................................17Rock Climbing ...................................................18Rowing ..............................................................18Sailing ..............................................................18Soccer ...............................................................19Softball .............................................................20Squash ..............................................................20Tennis ..........................................................21-22Table Tennis ......................................................22Track & Field .....................................................23Triathlon ...........................................................23Volleyball ..........................................................24Wrestling ...........................................................24

Other InformationCleveland - Akron Connector Schedules ............25Shuttle Signs .....................................................31 Downtown Cleveland Maps ...............................32Downtown Akron Map .......................................34About the Transit Agencies ................................36Riders With Disabilities ......................................36

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Accreditation (Badge Pick-up) Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details.Cleveland Convention Center: 300 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the B-Line Trolley to the stop on Lakeside Ave., across from the Convention Center. Use a crosswalk to reach the Convention Center main entrance on the south side of Lakeside Ave. After 7 p.m., ride the C-Line Trolley to the stop at St. Clair and Franz Pastorius Blvd. Walk north along Franz Pastorius Blvd. and Turn Right on Lakeside Ave to the Convention Center.

John S. Knight Center: 77 E Mill St, Akron

METRO RTA AkronTake the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to City Centre Hotel. (20 W. Mill Street, Akron) Walk two blocks east to the John S. Knight Center (77 E Mill Street, Akron) Buses returning to Cleveland also serve City Centre Hotel.

Band Concert Tuesday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m.State Theater: 1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the E-Line to the stop on Euclid Avenue at East 14th Street, in front of the State Theater.

After 7 p.m., ride the C-Line Trolley to the stop on the north side of Euclid Avenue at East 14th Street, in front of the State Theater.

Or ride the HealthLine to the East 14th Street Station in the median. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk east on Euclid Avenue to the State Theater.

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Chorus Concert Wednesday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m.State Theater: 1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the E-Line to the stop on the north side of Euclid Avenue at East 14th Street, in front of the State Theater.

After 7 p.m., ride the C-Line Trolley to the stop on the north side of Euclid Avenue at East 14th Street, in front of the State Theater.

Or ride the HealthLine to the East 14th Street Station in the median. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk east on Euclid Avenue to the State Theater.

Closing Ceremony Saturday, August 16th from 3-10 p.m.Festival Village: Downtown Cleveland - Mall C. See below.

Festival Village Visit gg9cle.com for Festival Village details.Downtown Cleveland - Mall C: 300 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the B-Line Trolley to the stop on Lakeside Ave. in front of Mall C, and across the street from the Convention Center.

After 7 p.m., ride the C-Line Trolley to the stop at St. Clair and Franz Pastorius Blvd. Walk north along Franz Pastorius Blvd. and cross Lakeside Ave. to Mall C.

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Opening Ceremony Saturday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m.Quicken Loans Arena: 1 Center Court, Cleveland

Participants should arrive at Progressive Field at 5:45 p.m.

RTA Cleveland From the Trolley stop at Tower City, walk south (right) on Ontario to the Arena.

To travel indoors to the arena, enter Tower City Center and use the walkway, located on the first floor directly off the food court.

Pink Flamingo Wednesday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m.Cleveland State University - Busbey Natatorium: 2451 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the HealthLine to the East 24th Street Station in the median. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk east on Euclid Avenue to East 24th Street and turn right down east 24th Street. Busbey Natatorium is behind Fenn Tower.

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Aquatics Diving Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Cleveland State University - Busbey Natatorium: 2451 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the E-Line Trolley to the stop on the south side of Euclid Avenue at East 21st Street. Cross the street to the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk east on Euclid Avenue to East 24th Street, then turn right. Busbey Natatorium is behind Fenn Tower.

Or ride the HealthLine to the East 24th Street Station in the median. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk down east 24th Street to Busbey Natatorium, located behind Fenn Tower.

Aquatics Open Water Swim Sunday, August 10th at 8 a.m.Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation at Edgewater Park, Cleveland OH

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Cleveland Convention Center to Edgewater Park. The shuttle to Edgewater Beach will leave the Convention Center at 6:30 a.m. The shuttle to the Convention Center will leave Edgewater Park at 12:00 noon.

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Aquatics Swimming Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Cleveland State University - Busbey Natatorium: 2451 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the E-Line Trolley to the stop on the south side of Euclid Avenue at East 21st Street. Cross the street to the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk east on Euclid Avenue to East 24th Street, then turn right. Busbey Natatorium is behind Fenn Tower.

Or ride the HealthLine to the East 24th Street Station in the median. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk down east 24th Street to Busbey Natatorium, located behind Fenn Tower.

Aquatics Water Polo Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Case Western Reserve University - Veale Natatorium:2138 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the HealthLine to the Adelbert curb-side Station. Walk down Adelbert Road to the Veale Center, a distance of 0.5 miles or about 10 minutes.

Or ride the Red Line to the east to Cedar-University station. Walk west along Cedar Glen Parkway, enter the campus on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow the sidewalk to the Veale Center.

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Badminton Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Case Western Reserve University - Veale Center: 2138 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the HealthLine to the Adelbert curb-side station. Walk down Adelbert Road to the Veale Center, a distance of 0.5 miles or about 10 minutes.

Or ride the Red Line to the east to Cedar-University station. Walk west along Cedar Glen Parkway, enter the campus on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow the sidewalk to the Veale Center.

Basketball Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Cleveland State University - Woodling Gymnasium: 2451 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the E-Line Trolley to the stop on the south side of Euclid Avenue at East 21st Street. Cross the street to the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk east on Euclid Avenue to East 24th Street, then turn right. Woodling Gym is behind Fenn Tower.

Or ride the HealthLine to the East 24th Street Station in the median. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk down east 24th Street to Woodling Gym, located behind Fenn Tower.

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Beach VolleyballMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Whiskey Island - Wendy Park: Edgewater Beach

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Cleveland Convention Center to Wendy Park. The shuttles to Whiskey Island will leave the Convention Center at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The shuttles to the Convention Center will leave Whiskey Island at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Billiards Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Dave & Busters - Westlake: 25735 1st Street, Westlake

RTA Cleveland and Private Shuttle Ride the Red Line Train from the Tower City - Public Square Station, west to Triskett Rapid Station. Board the Shuttle from the station to Dave & Busters. The shuttles will depart hourly from Triskett to Dave & Busters from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Shuttles will leave Dave & Busters at hourly from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

BodybuildingTuesday, August 12th Cleveland Public Music Hall: 500 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland

RTA Cleveland Ride the B-Line Trolley to the stop on Lakeside Ave. across from the Convention Center. Use a crosswalk to reach the Convention Center main entrance on the south side of Lakeside Ave.

After 7 p.m., ride the C-Line Trolley to the stop at St. Clair and Franz Pastorius Blvd. Walk north along Franz Pastorius Blvd. and turn right on Lakeside Ave to the Convention Center.

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BowlingMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. The Game at Wickliffe: 28801 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe

LAKETRAN - Lake CountyRide Laketran Bus to the Freeway Lanes in Wickliffe. The bus leaves from the Convention Center and Superior and West 3rd St. Schedule is below:

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Cheer Monday, August 11th at 6 p.m.Cleveland Public Music Hall: 500 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland

RTA Cleveland Ride the B-Line Trolley to the stop on Lakeside Ave. across from the Convention Center. Use a crosswalk to reach the Convention Center main entrance on the south side of Lakeside Ave.

Cycling - Criterium Saturday, August 16th at 8 a.m.Detroit Rd. and West Clifton Blvd., Lakewood

RTA Cleveland and Private ShuttleRide the Red Line Train from the Tower City - Public Square Station, west to Triskett Rapid Station. Board the Shuttle from the station to Detroit and West Clifton in Lakewood. The shuttle to Detroit & West Clifton departs the Triskett Rapid Station at 6 a.m. Shuttle departs Detroit & West Clifton at 12:30 p.m.

Cycling - Individual and Team Time Trial Thursday, August 14th at 9 a.m.Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation: Valley Parkway, Rocky River

RTA Cleveland and Private Shuttle Ride the Red Line Train from the Tower City - Public Square Station, west to Puritas Rapid Station. Board the Shuttle from the station to the Rocky River Reservation. The Shuttles depart every half hour from Puritas to the Rocky River Reservation from 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shuttles leave the Rocky River Reservation every half hour from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Cycling - Road Race/Circuit Race Tuesday, August 12th at 9 a.m. Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation: Oak Grove Picnic Area

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Convention Center to Brecksville Reservation. The shuttle to the Brecksville Reservation leaves the Convention Center at 6:15 a.m. The Shuttle to the Convention Center leaves the Brecksville Reservation after the last race.

Cycling - Mountain Biking Wednesday, August 13th at 10 a.m.Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation: Royal View Picnic Area

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Convention Center to Mill Stream Run Reservation. The shuttle bus leaves the Convention Center at 7:30 a.m. The shuttle bus back to the Convention Center leaves Mill Stream Run Reservation after the last race.

Dance SportMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Renaissance Cleveland Hotel: 24 Public Square, Cleveland

RTA Cleveland / WalkThe Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is in the Tower City Center, which is accessible by almost all RTA rail and bus routes.

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Darts Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Renaissance Cleveland Hotel: 24 Public Square, Cleveland

RTA Cleveland / WalkThe Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is in the Tower City Center, which is accessible by almost all RTA rail and bus routes.

Figure SkatingMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Serpentini Arena - Lakewood: 14740 Lakewood Hts Blvd, Lakewood

RTA Cleveland and Private Shuttle Ride the Red Line Train from the Tower City - Public Square Station, west to Triskett Rapid Station. Board the Shuttle from the station to Serpentini Arena.

Figure Skating Shuttle Service

Date:Leaving Triskett Rapid Station,

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Sun, Aug. 10 From 1 pm until 5:30 pm From 1:15 pm until 5:45 pm

Mon, Aug. 11 From Noon until 5 pm From 12:15 pm until 5:15 pm

Tue, Aug. 12 From 8:30 am until 5 pm From 8:45 am until 5:15 pm

Wed, Aug. 13 From 8:30 am until 5 pm From 8:45 am until 5:15 pm

Thu, Aug. 14 From 12:30 pm until 10 pm From 12:45 pm until 10:15 pm

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Flag FootballMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Barton-Bradley Fields: Intersection of Barton and Bradley roads, North Olmsted

RTA Cleveland and Private ShuttleRide the Red Line Train from the Tower City - Public Square Station, west to Puritas Rapid Station. Board the Shuttle from the station to the park. The Shuttles depart hourly from Puritas to Barton Fields beginning at 8:00 a.m. The last shuttle leaves Barton Fields after the last game. Golf Monday and Tuesday, August 11th and 12th at 8 a.m.Firestone Country Club: 452 E Warner Rd, Akron

METRO RTA Akron Ride the Golf Shuttle from the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center to the Firestone Country Club.

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Half and Full Marathon Saturday, August 16th at 6:00 a.m.Akron Civic Theatre: 182 South Main Street, Akron

METRO RTA Akron Take the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to City Centre Hotel (20 W. Mill Street, Akron). Walk one block east to Main Street, turn right and walk two blocks south to the Akron Civic Theatre for registration (182 S. Main, Akron). Buses returning to Cleveland also serve City Centre Hotel.

Ice Hockey Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. OBM Arena: 15381 Royalton Rd, Strongsville

RTA Cleveland and Private Shuttle Ride the Red Line Train from the Tower City - Public Square Station, west to Puritas Rapid Station. Board the Shuttle from the station to OBM Arena. The shuttle departs hourly from Puritas to the OBM Arena beginning at 6:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. The shuttle departs from OBM arena to the Puritas Rapid Station hourly from 6:45 a.m. until the end of the last game.

Martial Arts Monday and Tuesday, August 11th and 12thJohn S. Knight Center: 77 E Mill St, Akron

METRO RTA AkronTake the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to City Centre Hotel (20 W. Mill Street, Akron). Walk two blocks east to the John S. Knight Center. Buses returning to Cleveland also serve City Centre Hotel.

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PowerliftingSunday, August 10th Old School Iron Gym: 5139 W 140th St, Brook Park

Private Shuttle Ride the Shuttle Bus From the Convention Center, leaving at 7:15 a.m. The shuttle bus from the gym to the Convention Center leaves at 6:30 p.m.

RTA Cleveland and Walking Ride the Red Line Train from the Tower City - Public Square Station, west to West Park Rapid Station. Board the #83 southbound. Exit the bus at Brookpark and West 130th Street. Walk west on Brookpark to West 140th Street. Turn left on 140th and walk to the gym, which is on the left. The walk is about .7 miles, or 15 minutes.

RacquetballMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Case Western Reserve University - Veale Center: 2138 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the HealthLine to the Adelbert curb-side Station. Walk down Adelbert Road to the Veale Center, a distance of 0.5 miles or about 10 minutes.

Or ride the Red Line to the east to Cedar-University station. Walk west along Cedar Glen Parkway, enter the campus on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow the sidewalk to the Veale Center.

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Rainbow Run Saturday, August 9th at 9 a.m.Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: 1100 E 9th St, Cleveland

RTA Cleveland Ride the Waterfront Line to the North Coast (East 9th St.) Station. Exit the Station and walk North down the hill to the Hall of Fame.

Ride the L-Line Trolley to leave the Hall of Fame to the Convention Center or Public Square.

Road Race (5K)Thursday, August 14th at 7 a.m.Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland

RTA Cleveland or Private Shuttle Ride #20 or #35 Bus from downtown Cleveland. Get off the bus at Wildlife Way and walk 10 minutes down the hill to the Zoo entrance.

Or Ride the Shuttle Bus From the Convention Center, leaving at 5:30 a.m. The shuttle bus from the Zoo to the Convention Center leaves after the race ends.

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Road Race (10K)Monday, August 11th at 7 p.m.North Side Station - Registration: 27 Ridge St., AkronMustil Store Trailhead - Finish Line

METRO RTA AkronTake the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to City Centre Hotel (20 W. Mill Street Akron) and follow signs to the Towpath Trail. It is a 0.7 mile walk on the historic Towpath Trail to the registration area at North Side Station (27 Ridge Street, Akron).

Or take the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center, transfer to the METRO #10 or #34. Take either bus to the 203 North Howard Street stop. Walk south (uphill) on Howard and make a left on Ridge Street to reach North Side Station.

From the registration area at North Side Station, runners will board the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad which will shuttle to the starting line at Botzum Trailhead in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

The race finishes at Mustill Store Trailhead (W. North Street, Akron), a few blocks away from North Side Station. After the race, follow signage along the Towpath Trail back to City Centre Hotel to catch the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle.

Or Walk one block east on North Street from Mustill Store, turn right on Howard Street and catch the #10 or #34 at the Cascade Park Stop. Both of these buses pass through downtown Akron and return to the Transit Center where you may transfer to the Akron-Cleveland shuttle.

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Rock ClimbingMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Kendall Cliffs: 60 Kendall Park Rd, Peninsula

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Cleveland Marriott (Downtown at Key Center) to Kendall Cliffs. The Shuttle bus leaves the Cleveland Marriott at 8:15 a.m. The return shuttle leaves Kendall Cliffs at 4:30 p.m.

RowingSunday, August 10th Cleveland Metroparks Rivergate Park: Newburgh Hts.

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Convention Center to Rivergate Park. The shuttle leaves the Convention Center at 7:45 a.m. The return shuttle leaves Rivergate Park after the last race.

Sailing Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Edgewater Yacht Club: Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation at Edgewater Park, 6700 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland

There is no scheduled transit service for this event. Participants in the sailing competition who need transportation should contact the tournament director for assistance.

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Soccer Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Copley Road Soccer Complex: 1806 Copley Rd, Akron

METRO RTA AkronTake the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Cen-ter, transfer to the soccer shuttle. The soccer shuttle schedule is below:

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SoftballMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Multiple Fields- See below

METRO RTA AkronTake the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center, and transfer to the softball shuttle, served by the University of Akron Roo Bus. The softball shuttle will service the RKP Transit Center and each softball venue in a loop. Softball shuttles will depart RKP Transit Center at the top and bottom of every hour during softball tournament hours.

SquashAugust 13th and 14thCase Western Reserve University - Veale Center:2138 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the HealthLine to the Adelbert curb-side Station. Walk down Adelbert Road to the Veale Center, a distance of 0.5 miles or about 10 minutes.

OR ride the Red Line to the east to Cedar-University station. Walk west along Cedar Glen Parkway, enter the campus on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow the sidewalk to the Veale Center.

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TennisMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Multiple Venues, see below:

Cleveland State University- Malaga Complex: E 21st & Chester, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the E-Line Trolley to the stop on the south side of Euclid Avenue at East 21st Street. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk north on East 21st Street to the Complex on Chester Ave.

Or ride the HealthLine to the East 19th Street Station in the median. Use a crosswalk to reach the north side of Euclid Avenue. Walk north on East 21st Street to the Complex on Chester Ave.

Highland Heights Community Park: 5827 Highland Rd, Highland Hts.

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Convention Center to the Highland Heights Raquet Club. The Shuttle to the Highland Heights Raquet Club and Mayfield Village Raquet Club departs the Convention Center at 7 a.m. The shuttle to the Convention Center leaves Highland Heights Raquet Club at 12:30 and 6:45 p.m.

Mayfield Village Racquet Club: 6685 Beta Dr, Cleveland

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Convention Center to the Mayfield Village Racquet Club. The Shuttle to Highland Heights Racquet Club and Mayfield Village Raquet Club departs from the Convention Center at 7 a.m. Shuttle to Convention Center departs from Mayfield Village Raquet Club at 12:15 and 6:30 pm.

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Cleveland Racquet Club: 29825 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike

Private ShuttleRide the Shuttle Bus from the Convention Center to the Cleveland Racquet Club. The shuttle departs from the Convention Center at 7a.m. The shuttle to Convention Center departs from the Cleveland Racquet Club at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Transportation between the four tennis venues will be provided for participants.

Table TennisMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Case Western Reserve University - Veale Center:2138 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the HealthLine to the Adelbert curb-side Station. Walk down Adelbert Rd. to the Veale Center, a distance of 0.5 miles or about 10 minutes.

OR ride the Red Line to the east to Cedar-University station. Walk west along Cedar Glen Parkway, enter the campus on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow the sidewalk to the Veale Center.

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Track & Field Multiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. University of Akron: 302 E Buchtel Ave, Akron

METRO RTA AkronTake the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to the Robert K Pfaff Transit Center (631 S. Broadway, Akron) Transfer to the University of Akron Roo Bus or the METRO #2. The #2 stops at 322 East Exchange Street, directly across from the Lee R. Jackson Track Complex. To return, the Roo Bus will pick up participants at the venue and return to the Transit Center OR participants can catch the #2 at the corner of East Exchange and Brown Street toward the Transit Center. From the Transit Center, board the Akron-Cleveland Shuttle to return to Cleveland.

TriathlonSunday, August 10th at 7 a.m.East 9th Pier / Voinovich Bicentennial Park: E 9th St, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the Waterfront Line to the North Coast (East 9th St.) Station. Exit the Station and walk North down the hill to Voinovich Bicentennial Park.

Or (Returning Only) Ride the L-Line Trolley From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Public Square. L-Line service begins at 10 a.m.

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VolleyballMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Cleveland Convention Center - Halls B&C: 300 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the B-Line Trolley to the stop on Lakeside Ave. across from the Convention Center. Use a crosswalk to reach the Convention Center main entrance on the south side of Lakeside Ave.

After 7 p.m., ride the C-Line Trolley to the stop at St. Clair and Franz Pastorius Blvd. Walk north along Franz Pastorius Blvd. and turn right on Lakeside Ave to the Convention Center.

WrestlingMultiple Days, visit gg9cle.com for details. Case Western Reserve University - Horsburgh Gymnasium (inside the Veale Center): 2138 Adelbert Rd, Cleveland

RTA ClevelandRide the HealthLine to the Adelbert curb-side Station. Walk down Adelbert Road to the Veale Center, a distance of 0.5 miles or about 10 minutes.

Or ride the Red Line to the east to Cedar-University station. Walk west along Cedar Glen Parkway, enter the campus on the right side of the road, walk past Emerson Hall, and turn left along a walkway to the Veale Center.

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Akron - Cleveland ConnectorSunday, August 10th

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Akron - Cleveland ConnectorMonday, August 11th - Friday August 15th

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Akron - Cleveland ConnectorSaturday, August 16th

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Gay Games Transit Signs

TENNISTHIS SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

These signs will be used for venues that require shuttle service as well as for the Akron - Cleveland Connector:

SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

AKRON - CLEVELAND CONNECTOR

TO CLEVELAND

SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Shuttle StopAkron - Cleveland

Connector StopAkron - Cleveland

Connector Stop

Sign for Buses: Gay Games Shuttles and the Akron - Cleveland Connector will be displaying this sign.

AKRON - CLEVELAND CONNECTOR

TO AKRON

SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

L-Line 9/12-Line

C-Line

B-LineConvention

Center

Playhouse Square - StateTheater

HyattRegencyArcade

Marriott at Key Center

Rennaisance Hotel

Quicken Loans Arena

WolsteinCenter

ProgressiveField

FirstEnergyStadium

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Voinovich Park

Great Lakes Science Center

North Coast Harbor Burke Lakefront Airport

Lake Erie

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Hilton Garden Inn

HealthLine

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Downtown Cleveland Service & Venues

North Coast(East 9th St.)

South Harbor(Muny Lot)

West 3rd St. Waterfront Line

Walkway to Quicken Loans Arena

Flats East Bank

Settlers Landing

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• RTA Rapid Station• Casino• Ritz Carlton Hotel• Rennaisance Hotel• RTA Customer Service

Tower City

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Hampton Inn

ClevelandPublic MusicHall

ClevelandState UniversityCampus

PublicSquare

Red Line- Westbound

BlueGreen &Red Lines-Eastbound

RTA Downtown Service

RTA provides free downtown Trolley service to most downtown Cleveland locations. The frequencies and spans of service are listed below:

● B-Line TrolleyOperates every 5 minutes 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mon. - Fri.Additional Service:Every 10 Minutes, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sat. August 9th; Sun. August 10th and Sat. August 16th

● C-Line TrolleyOperates every 10 minutes Mon. - Fri., 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

● E-Line TrolleyOperates every 10 minutes 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

● L-Line TrolleyOperates every 15 minutes 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun.

● NineTwelve TrolleyOperates every 15 minutes 5:30 - 9 a.m. and 2:45 - 6 p.m., Mon. - Fri.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE & INFO:

● HealthLine24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Every 5 - 15 Minutes.

● Waterfront LineMon. - Fri.: 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.Sat. - Sun.: 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Additional Service: Sun. August 10th: 6 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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WolsteinCenter

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GREATER CLEVELAND RTAThe Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides quality, cost-effective and safe transportation throughout Cuyahoga County via bus, train (the Rapid), bus rapid transit (The HealthLine), trolley and door-to-door paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities. Annually RTA provides nearly 50 million trips to local residents and visitors from around the globe.

Contact Greater Cleveland RTA: rideRTA.com • 216-621-9500

METRO RTA AKRON METRO Regional Transit Authority (METRO RTA), also known as Akron Metropolitan Regional Transit Authority, is the public transit agency serving Summit County, Ohio and the city of Akron. It operates a number of local routes, and also operates two rush-hour routes into downtown Cleveland.

Contact Metro RTA: akronmetro.org • 330-762-0341

LAKETRAN LAKE COUNTYLaketran is the transit agency servicing Lake County, Ohio, the county northeast of Cleveland. It is the third-largest transit system in Northeast Ohio, serving Mentor, Painesville, Willoughby, Wickliffe, Eastlake, Fairport Harbor, Madison and other Lake County destinations.

Contact Metro RTA: laketran.com • 440-354-6100

Riders With DisabilitiesAll public transportation service is wheelchair accessible, except

for private shuttle vehicles operating in the Cleveland area. Passengers with disabilities who are unable to ride those private shuttles to Gay Games events may call Sam Goodwater at 216-781-6132 before 4 p.m. on the day before special transportation is needed.

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