Allianz Field, the new home of Major League Soccer in Minnesota, staged a free open house over the weekend.
St. Paul officials hope the event did more than just showcase the $250 million stadium, and its new brew hall and team store, which were open for business. It was also a chance for fans to try getting to Snelling and University avenues without their cars.
The team’s organization, Minnesota United, has released a transportation plan that details various ways of getting to the stadium on game days. They include free park-and-ride shuttles from the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Metro Transit’s Green Line light rail and A Line rapid bus, local bus routes, bike routes and car-sharing.
Of the 20,000 fans expected at games, just 5 percent are expected to park on-site, and another 11 percent are expected to find private parking nearby, according to city estimates.
The city posts information on its stadium page.
The open house allowed visitors the chance to walk onto the north end of the concourse. There were also player appearances and a DJ.