The below Information is still being verified for the 2010 AzDX - please check back in September 2010. 
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We hope that the following parking and transportation information will assist you in your planning for attending the 2010 Arizona Disabilities Expo (AzDX).

Downtown Parking Garages:

Flat rate all day parking is available at the following downtown garages (+/- $10-$12).  Listings include the approximate distance from the garage to the main entrance of the Phoenix Convention Center South Bldg, Hall G, where the Expo is being held.

  • Phoenix Visitors Center – Regency Parking Garage:  '40 N. 2nd St.' * N.W. Corner of 2nd St. & Washington (2 Blocks)
  • Jefferson Garage:  '333 E. Jefferson St.' * S.E. Corner of 3rd Street & Jefferson Street (1 Block--Closest)
  • Heritage Garage:  '123 N. 5th St.' * S.E. Corner of Monroe & 5th Street (3 Blocks)
  • Plaza East Parking Garage:  '601 E. Washington St.' * S.E. Corner of 5th Street & Washington (1 Block)
  • Bank of America – Collier Center Parking Garage: N.E. Corner of 2nd Street & Washington (1 Block)

Additional information about these parking garages can be accessed at the following website:  Pending 

Light Rail To Downtown Area:

Information on the new light rail system (routes, fares, etc.) can be accessed at the following website:  http://www.valleymetro.org/metro_light_rail/.

The ABIL/Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) located at 5025 E. Washington St. in Phoenix (85034) is opening its parking garage to anyone who wishes to park there & ride the light rail downtown to the Expo.  An all day light rail pass is $2.50, compared with all day parking rates in the garages downtown, which are $10-$12.

From the DEC, there are two options for accessing the light rail to the Phoenix Convention Center:

  • There is a westbound light rail station at 44th St. & Washington. The distance from the DEC to the 44th Street Station is approximately ¾ of a mile. The route is reported to be accessible, but involves heavy traffic and crossing busy intersections.  Coming back, you would reverse your route and get off the train at the 44th Street & Washington Station and take Washington Street east bound to the DEC.

  • In front of the DEC (by the sign), board the #1 bus and take it to the Priest & Washington Street Light Rail Station. Here you can catch the west-bound train. Your bus fare will transfer to the light rail. Coming back, ride the train to the 44th Street Station and catch the east-bound #1 bus at the southwest corner of Washington & 44th Street. Tip: ask the driver to stop at the DEC/Stockyards Restaurant stop. 

Downtown, Phoenix Convention Center, & Light Rail Stops:

  • If taveling on the east-bound light rail, get off at the 3rd Street & Jefferson Station. The Phoenix Convention Center South Building is directly across the street on the Northeast Corner of 3rd Street & Jefferson. The entrance to the Expo and Hall G will be on the west side of the building. 
  • If traveling on the west-bound light rail, get off at the Station between 2nd Street & 3rd Street on Washington Street.  Head south on 3rd Street and the South Building of the Phoenix Convention Center will be on the Southeast Corner of Washington & 3rd Street. The entrance to the Expo and Hall G will be on the west side of the building. 

On the Street Regular & Accessible Parking Meters:

Click here for a Printable Map of 15 min to 8 hour Regular & Accessible Street Parking Meters in the Downtown Area.

Dial-A-Ride:

Using Valley Metro Dial A Ride to attend the 2010 Expo:

  • The Dial-A-Ride address to use at the Phoenix Convention Center is '33 South 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004'. The drop off/pickup turnout is located on the west side of the South Building of the Phoenix Convention Center halfway between Washington & Jefferson Streets on 3rd Street.  The entrance to use to get into the Expo is at this location. 

Planning on driving to the 2010 Expo and would like to get Yahoo Maps or MapQuest directions:

  • The address to use for your search is: 33 South 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. The main entrance is located on the west side of the South Building of the Phoenix Convention Center halfway between Washington & Jefferson Streets on 3rd Street. The Expo is being held in Hall G.

Click here for a Printable Map of the Downtown Phoenix Area & the Phoenix Convention Center.

For Questions related to parking and transportation for the 2010 AzDX please contact: Clayton Guffey at:

Phone: 602.776.4699
Toll Free: 1.800.477.9921 x5
TTY: 602.728.9536

Or by email at: Clayton.Guffey@nau.edu.