Information For Travelers
Don’t Rent a Car – YET!!!
The 2008 Freeway and Tollway Operations Conference Host Team may have all of your transportation needs covered for little to NO COST!!
Are you flying into the Ft. Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport?
Make sure you “check off” this option on your registration, because the 2008
FTOC Host Team is working on providing FREE round trip shuttle service to the
conference hotel!
Are you playing golf on Sunday morning?
Even if you’re bringing your own clubs, the 2008 FTOC Host Team is working on
getting you to the course on time! Check back often for more details.
Interested in the 2008 FTOC’s numerous
Technical Tours?
The 2008 FTOC Host Team is arranging for air-conditioned tour buses to get you
to and from our Technical Tour destinations!
If you have some free time, or you’re bringing your family…check out
these extracurricular activities!
The 2008 FTOC Host Team is arranging for transportation to take you and your
family to some of South Florida’s favorite destinations! (Note: a nominal fee
for transportation above the per person cost of the activity will be included
in the activity cost.)
Please note: regular taxi and car service is available at the host hotel should you desire transportation for an activity outside of the Conference schedule.
While in South Florida, dial 511
for up to the minute traffic information.
Driving Directions
To view detailed directions and maps to the hotel, please visit the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa website.
From Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport
Exit airport taking I-595 West approximately 15 miles to Exit 1A (136th Avenue/State Road 84). Proceed straight, West on State Road 84 approximately 2.5 miles (thru light at Weston Road) to Bonaventure Blvd. Turn left onto Bonaventure, beneath expressway and thru stop light, about 1/10 mile to Racquet Club Road. Turn right onto Racquet Club Road and proceed 1/3 mile to hotel entrance on your left.
From Miami International Airport
Exit airport and take 836 West (Dolphin Expressway) approximately 4 miles to 826 North (Palmetto Expressway). Take 826 North approximately 10 miles to I-75 North. Take I-75 North to Royal Palm Boulevard (old Arvida Parkway), Exit 15. Go West on Royal Palm Boulevard (old Arvida Parkway) to 3rd traffic light, Bonaventure Blvd. Turn right on Bonaventure and proceed North approximately 2 miles through 4 intersections to Racquet Club Road. Turn left onto Racquet Club Road. The hotel is 1/3 mile down Racquet Club Road on your left.
From The North – Sawgrass Expressway SR 869
After leaving the toll plaza, take the immediate exit – Sunrise Blvd, and make a left onto Sunrise Blvd at the traffic light. Take Sunrise to second stop light - 136th Avenue, turn right onto 136th. Proceed south on 136th to State Road 84. Turn right onto State Road 84 and go West approximately 2.5 miles thru light at Weston Road to Bonaventure Blvd. Turn left onto Bonaventure beneath the expressway, thru stop light, about 1/10 mile to Racquet Club Road. Turn right onto Racquet Club Road. The hotel is 1/3 mile down Racquet Club Road on your left.
From The North Or South – Florida Turnpike
Exit at I-595 Ft. Lauderdale. Take I-595 West to exit 1A (136th Avenue/State Road 84). Proceed straight West on State Road 84 and go West approximately 2.5 miles (through stop light at Weston Road) to Bonaventure Blvd. Turn left onto Bonaventure beneath the expressway, thru stop light, about 1/10 mile to Racquet Club Road. Turn right onto Racquet Club Road. The hotel is 1/3 mile down Racquet Club Road on your left.
From The North Or South – I-95
Exit I-595 West and proceed approximately 13 miles West to Exit 1A (136th Avenue/State Road 84). Proceed straight West on State Road 84 and go West approximately 2.5 miles (through stop light at Weston Road) to Bonaventure Blvd. Turn left onto Bonaventure beneath the expressway, thru stop light, about 1/10 mile to Racquet Club Road. Turn right onto Racquet Club Road. The hotel is 1/3 mile down Racquet Club Road on your left.
From The South – I-75
Take Exit 15 (Royal Palm Boulevard (old Arvida Parkway)). Go West on Royal Palm to 3rd traffic light - Bonaventure Blvd. Turn right onto Bonaventure Blvd and proceed north approximately 2 miles thru 4 intersections. Make a left at Racquet Club Road and proceed 1/3 mile to hotel entrance on your left.
From The West – I-75
Take Exit 22 (Glades Parkway (old Arvida Parkway). Proceed East on State Road 84, thru light at Glades Parkway, approximately 3 miles to East Mall Road (Chevron Gas Station). Turn right on East Mall Road and go 1 block South to Racquet Club Road. The hotel will be directly in front of you. Turn right on Racquet Club Road to the hotel entrance on your left.
Parking
Valet parking is available and costs approximately $10.
Complimentary on-site self parking is also available.
