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Originally Posted by alnorth
I can tell you for a fact that I would go to a lot fewer games if I had to fight my way downtown and look for parking. I am not alone, and its not like downtown KC is a thriving metropolis with tons of people living in the area and ready to walk up.
I think there would be fewer fans, and less money long term with a downtown stadium, and I don't give a damn about revitalizing KC at the expense of the Royals.
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I just dont get this mentality. I live in San Diego - and I guarantee you, it's easier to get in and out of Petco, than it is geting in and out of Qualcomm (the padres old stadium). Especially OUT after a game.
When public transit exists, it adds so many different options as to where you park, how close you park, etc. etc.
Not to mention, the hundreds, if not thousands, who can drink....hop on a trolley for the game...drink.....hop on a trolley home.....and not put people's lives at risk.
When I was in KC for the raiders game, I literally ran to my car to get a jump on what was surely highways full of inebriated drivers.
That's not to say it cant happen in a downtown stadium setting......but at least you got options if mass transit is done right.