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Volunteer! If your organization wishes to be involved, there are numerous opportunities before the event and throughout the week of May 10-16, 2008 Click below to sign up:

Transportation and Safety for Intel International Science
& Engineering Fair 2008

► Area Map	Average Temp     May 9-16:         Low – 59.0     Medium – 69.5     Maximum – 80.4
► Ground Transportation
► Directions to Hotels
► Alternative Hotels in the area
► Directions to SunTrust Plaza
► Safety
Ground Transportation

MARTA - Rapid Rail System
The easiest, fastest and cheapest transportation into the city is the MARTA train. The station entrance is near baggage claim at the west curb, just before you reach the outside doors. You can enter the MARTA station from either the north or the south terminal.
http://www.itsmarta.com/howto/special/eventdetails.asp?id=178

The 2008 Host Committee will be providing bus transportation to and from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on May 10, 11 and 17th. Train (MARTA) passes for transportation will be provided complimentary for airport transportation for Friday, May 16th. Marta passes can be picked up any time after 8 am on Wednesday May 14th in the Host Committee Room- Room 406.  Buses will only stop at the four ISEF hotels, Hyatt, Omni, Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn.  Persons at other nearby hotels may ride to one of these hotels and walk to their hotel.

Buses will run continually  
Sat, May 10 - First pick-up 9:00am; last pick-up 10:00pm  
Sun, May 11 - First pick-up 8:00am; last pick-up 7:00pm

OMNI Buses will load between the north and south tower on Andrew Young International Blvd.

                  RETURN BUS SCHEDULE MAY 17th (by Reservation Only - Closed)

DEPART	FROM: HOTEL	ARRIVE: ATL	For Flights leaving at
4:00	OMNI	4:30	06:00 - 08:30
5:00	HYATT	5:30	07:00 - 09:00
5:30	OMNI	6:00	08:30 - 10:00
6:00	OMNI	6:30	08:30 - 10:00
6:30	HOLIDAY INN	7:15	08:45 - 11:00
7:00	OMNI	7:30	09:30 - 11:00
7:30	OMNI	8:00	10:30 - 12:00
8:30	HYATT	9:00	10:45 - 12:00
9:00	HYATT	9:30	11:00 - 13:00
9:00	HYATT	9:30	11:00 - 13:00
10:00	OMNI	10:30	12:00 - 14:00
10:30	OMNI	11:00	12:00 - 14:00
10:30	HILTON GARDEN	11:00	12:30 - 14:00
11:30	HYATT	12:00	13:00 - 15:00
12:00	HYATT	12:30	14:30 - 16:30
12:00	HYATT	12:30	14:30 -16:30
13:30	OMNI	14:15	16:00 - 18:00
13:30	HYATT	14:00	16:30 - 18:30
13:30	HYATT	14:00	16:30 - 18:30
15:00	OMNI	15:30	17:30  - +
15:15	HOLIDAY	16:00	18:00 - +
16:00	HYATT	16:00	18:30 - +

For your safety, use only authorized vehicles with the airport decal affixed to the bumper and authorized drivers with airport identification badges.





The Atlanta Link
The Atlanta Link provides transportation from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to your hotel. The Atlanta Link ticketing counter is located in the Ground Transportation Center in the Arrivals Lobby inside the airport as you come up the escalator in the main terminal (before baggage claim). The Shuttles Depart from the South Baggage Claim, exit Door S6 and cross the street to the middle island. Our fares to Downtown are $16.50 (1 way), & $29.00 (roundtrip). The shuttle leaves the airport every 15 minutes from 6am-12am. (Wait time may be incurred at the airport prior to departure and each vehicle may make additional stops prior to your destination.) Hotel pickup times are twice an hour at 30-minute intervals from the Downtown Hotels and once an hour from the Midtown and Buckhead Hotels (require a reservation at least 24 hours in advance for pickup) Since we are a shared ride service, we ask that you allow us a 10 minute window on your return pickup-time.

Save Time and Money Book Online: Receive an additional $2.00 off the round trip fare from the airport to your hotel through The Atlanta Link when you purchase your ticket online. To receive the discount and reserve your spot, click here
For more information visit us at: http://theatlantalink.com. If you are having problems booking online give us a call at 404-524-3400 Option 2.



Taxis
Flat rate for a taxi from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to downtown Atlanta (all four hotels).
One person - $30.
Two people - $32
Taxi –Vans - will hold up to seven passengers. The flat rate for a van is also $30, with each additional person - $2.
Cabs are available at the North Terminal at the west curbside.
Follow the ground transportation signs.

Cars rental at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
    Alamo  1-800-327-9633
    Avis   1- 800-331-1212
    Enterprise   1-800-736-8222
    Hertz   1-800-654-3131
    National   1-800-227-7368
    Thrifty   1-800-847-4389
    Rental car counters are in the corridor between north and south baggage claim.

Carey Limousine
If you prefer to arrive at your Atlanta destination in high style, you may wish to hire a limousine or sedan reservations@careyatlanta.com
Rate:
    Town car, meet and greet inside airport - $97.88
    Walk up to Town car – from South Terminal, south parking deck
        (Your name display in car window) - $70.34
    SUV rate – meet and greet inside airport - $124.42 (3 people comfortably)
    SUV rate – walk up to SUV - $97.88 (5 people comfortably)

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Directions to Hotels
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street NE,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA 30303
Phone: (404) 577-1234   

• From Hartsfield-Jackson Airport -  take the MARTA train to Peachtree Center Station (N1)
• Exit train at Peachtree Center Station (N1) on the NE side of the train
• Look up for signs in the station that say Harris Street
  Take up escalator into the Peachtree Mall
• Cross over the Peachtree Street overpass
• Look for signs posted for the  Hyatt Regency Hotel

Omni Hotel
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: (404) 659-0000

• From Hartsfield-Jackson Airport take the MARTA train to Five Points Station (you will be able to exit the train on both sides)
• Look up for signs in the station that say West Bound train
• Go up stairs or escalator to the next level. Stand on West-bound side (you can catch the Bankhead train or the H. E. Holmes train).
• Get off at next stop - Dome/Phillips Arena/GWCC/CNN Station (W1)
• Look up for signs in the station that say CNN / Phillips Arena
• Go up stairs / escalator
• Go through gate
• Go up longer stairs / escalator
• Turn right
• Go up next set of stairs
  
• You will be in front of the Phillips Arena
  
• Follow walkway until you see CNN sign
  
• Entrance to CNN Center is beyond sign
  
• Go through doors of CNN Center
  
• Walk straight through Atrium, go right toward Turner Store and Braves Store
  
• When you get to the end of the Turner Store an escalator will be on your left
  
• Take escalator to next level
  
• You should see the front desk for the Omni Hotel
   
  

Holiday Inn
101 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
phone (404) 524-5555 

• From Hartsfield-Jackson Airport -  take the MARTA train to Peachtree Center Station (N1)
• Exit train at Peachtree Center Station (N1)
  Follow signs to Ellis Street or Andrew Young Int’l Blvd
• Go up very long escalator
  
• Go up another smaller escalator
  
• Exit out to Peachtree Street
  
• Make a left – go to Andrew Young International Blvd
  
• Make right
  
• Walk down Andrew Young Int’l Blvd (approximately 3 blocks)
  
• Cross Spring Street and Williams Street
• Holiday Inn will be on the left side

Hilton Garden Inn
275 Baker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone (404)-577-2001

• From Hartsfield-Jackson Airport take the MARTA train to Five Points Station (you will be able to exit the train on both sides)
• Look up for signs in the stations that say West Bound train
• Go up stairs or escalator to the next level.  Stand on West-bound side (you can catch the Bankhead train or the H. E. Holmes train).
• Get off at next stop - Dome/Phillips Arena/GWCC/CNN (W1)
• Look up for signs in the station that say CNN / Phillips Arena
• Go up stairs / escalator
• Go through gate
• Go up longer stairs / escalator
• Turn right
• Go up next set of stairs
• You will be in front of the Phillips Arena
  
• Walk straight ahead pass CNN Center
  
• Make left at McCormick and Schmick’s
  
• Walk two blocks down Marietta Street to Baker Street
  
• Turn right at  Baker Street
  
• The Hilton Gardens Inn will be on your left

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Alternative Hotels in the area

Wyndham Hotel
125 10th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-4800
MARTA Train - Midtown Station (North/South Line)
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-357325-wyndham_midtown_atlanta-i

Super 8 Motel
111 Cone Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-524-7000
MARTA Train - Peachtree Center (North/South Line)

Days Inn
300 Spring Street NW
At Spring and Baker
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-523-1144
MARTA Train – Peachtree Center (North/South Line)

Best Western @ Peachtree
330 W. Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-577-6970
http://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/6621/Reservations-Best-Western-Inn-at-the-Peachtrees-Atlanta-330-West-Peachtree-St-30308
MARTA Train – Peachtree Center (North/South Line)

Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-223-2300
MARTA Train – Peachtree Center (North/South Line)

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Directions to SunTrust Plaza
SunTrust Plaza
303 Peachtree St NE # 120, Atlanta
(404) 614-5000

FROM: Hilton Garden Inn – 275 Baker St NW

• Walk up Baker Street – 3 blocks
• Turn left at Peachtree Street
• Walk 1 block – SunTrust Plaza will be on your right

FROM: Holiday Inn – 101 Andrew Young International Blvd NW

• Walk up International Blvd to Peachtree Street
• Turn left on Peachtree – 1 block
• Walk 3 blocks – SunTrust Plaza will be on the right

FROM: Hyatt Regency Hotel – 265 Peachtree St NE

• Walk up Peachtree Street
• 2 blocks – SunTrust Plaza will be on the right

FROM: Omni Hotel – 100 CNN Center

• Walk up Centennial Olympic Park Dr
• Turn right on Harris St – walk 3 block
• Turn left on Peachtree St- walk 2 blocks
• Walk 2 blocks – Suntrust Plaza will be on the right

Or

• Walk up Centennial Olympic Park Dr
• Turn right on Baker Street – walk 3 blocks
• Turn left on Peachtree St - 1 block – Suntrust Plaza will be on the right

 

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Safety
Public Safety In The Big City
Atlanta is the entertainment and cultural center of the South with more than 20 million visitors arriving each year to experience the attractions, culture and entertainment that is abundant in Atlanta. With all of the excitement surrounding your trip to our city, we do want to remind you of some traveler safety tips that should be followed wherever your travels may take you.

    Emergency – for police, fire and ambulance dial 911

    Grady Memorial Hospital– advice nurse line -404-616-0600

    Grady Memorial Hospital – 404-616-1000
    80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE
    Atlanta, GA 30303

    Emory Crawford Long Hospital     404-686-4411
    550 Peachtree St NE
    Atlanta, GA 30308

Ambassador Force

The city of Atlanta provides a uniformed, non-police force to assist visitors with directions, hotel and restaurant information and general tourist information. (See picture of uniformed officer) The ambassadors are on duty from 6:00 am until midnight every day of the week. They staff a tourist information booth at the corner of Peachtree Street and Andrew Young International Boulevard. In addition to having officers working areas on foot, they also have four officers patrolling the ISEF area on bicycles. An ISEF attendee will seldom walk more than a block without seeing an ambassador. Ambassador Force-http://www.atlantadowntown.com/Ambassador.asp

Panhandlers
Atlanta, as in most cities of any size, has a population of homeless and panhandlers. It is likely that an attendee at the Intel ISEF will be approached as they move from their hotel to various event locations with requests for financial contributions. These individuals, quite often will present imaginative and compelling stories as to why they need your money. The city of Atlanta offers the homeless and persons in need multiple levels of support including housing, food and other necessities. The ambassadors suggest that when attendees are approached by panhandlers, that they continue to walk toward their destination by politely saying “No”. Any conversation beyond a simple “No” is perceived by the panhandler as encouragement. In the rare situation where the panhandler persists on accompanying you as you walk, the attendee may simply signal a nearby ambassador. As mentioned above, ambassadors are stationed every block or two along the recommended walking pathways. (See above)A common panhandler strategy is to volunteer assistance with directions. The ambassadors recommend that attendees politely refuse this offer of assistance. One of the purposes of the ambassadors is to provide information and directions to nearby restaurants, hotels, and other neighborhood venues.

Street Safety

• When possible, travel with another person when sightseeing or shopping, particularly at night. 
• Be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. Do not feel embarrassed to leave an uncomfortable situation.
• Walk with purpose and project an assertive and business-like image. Criminals will be discouraged if you do not appear vulnerable or easily intimidated.
  When asking for directions, first look for a police officer or another public employee (i.e., bus driver), or go into a nearby business.
• Do not carry large amounts of cash. Use traveler's checks and debit cards. Keep a record of traveler's check numbers, credit card numbers, photocopy of passport and other valuable documents separate from originals.
• If you must carry a large amount of cash, separate it from your purse or wallet and carry it inside clothing (i.e., in a hidden pocket or a money belt).
• Be careful and alert when cashing traveler's checks, or using a cash machine. Never let someone see how much money you have in your wallet, or where you keep your money.
• Don't wear expensive jewelry and watches when out sightseeing. If you must wear it, wear it inside your clothing.
• Pickpockets are often attracted to crowded places. They often work in teams of two or three; one may create a distraction while the other one lifts your wallet. Be aware of someone who bumps, shoves or gets too close.
• Don't tempt a thief by leaving your purse or wallet unattended. It only takes a second to grab it.
• Learn to carry your purse or wallet safely. Purses should be closed, held in front of your body, with your arm across it. Wallets should be carried a front pants pocket or in an interior jacket pocket.