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Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2013: Getting there

Driving Directions

Traveling North on I-65: Follow I-65 north to the University Boulevard exit onto University Boulevard and follow to 20th Street South. Turn right onto 20th Street South. The hotel is on the corner of University Boulevard and 20th Street South.

Traveling South on I-65: Follow I-65 south to 4th Avenue South, which is a one-way street. Follow 4th Avenue South to 20th Street South and turn right onto 20th Street South. Go four blocks to University Boulevard. The hotel is on the corner of University Boulevard and 20th Street South.

Traveling West on I-20/59: Take I-20/59 west to the 126-A exit. Exit to the right onto Highway 31 South, which is the Red Mountain Expressway. Follow Highway 31 to the 8th Avenue South Exit. Turn right at the bottom of the exit onto University Boulevard. Follow one mile to 20th Street South. Turn left onto 20th Street South. The hotel is on the corner of University Boulevard and 20th Street South.

Traveling East on I-20/59: Take I-20/59 East to I-65 South. Follow I-65 South to 4th Avenue South, which is a one-way street. Follow 4th Avenue South to 20th Street South and turn right onto 20th Street South. Go four blocks to University Boulevard. The hotel is on the corner of University Boulevard and 20th Street South.

From the Birmingham International Airport: Take I-20/59 W to the 126-A exit. Follow Highway 31 South exit onto 8th Avenue S. Turn right at the bottom of the exit and follow to 20th Street S. Turn left onto 20th Street South and the hotel entrance and parking garage will be on your right.
Distance from Hotel: 7 miles
Drive Time: 20 minutes
Taxi: about $20

Parking

The 4th Avenue deck is the main parking deck. The entrance to the deck is at the corner of 4th Avenue South and 18th Street South. You will enter the North Pavilion on the second floor of the parking deck. See a map of the parking garage and how to get to the workshop location.

Rates: $2 for the first hour, $1 for each additional hour, $6 maximum per day. (Note: Please remember to take your ticket with you when you leave your car. You will need it to pay for parking before returning to your car.)

Walking to the workshop from the hotel

Walk 2½ blocks to UAB Hospital, go to the second floor and watch for signs to West Pavilion Conference Center. See a map.
Breakfast available from 8-8:30 a.m.
Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m.