Boulevard to close to vehicular traffic 3 hours before game

by **78pony** » Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:29 pm

I just glanced but got a notice from Kyle Noesen from SMU saying this was the major change planned for the Blvd this year. TCU game an exception.

Interesting. Curious. I would like to know the rationale behind this.

by **JoeKidd** » Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:54 pm

78pony wrote:I just glanced but got a notice from Kyle Noesen from SMU saying this was the major change planned for the Blvd this year. TCU game an exception.

Interesting. Curious. I would like to know the rationale behind this.

What was it before this year....I always felt it shut down a couple hours before the game.

by **smusic 00** » Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:21 pm

Rationale = get there earlier, cars on the vard suck

by **78pony** » Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:04 pm

Always had been two hours. Told this is to accommodate the player's walk.

by **PonySnob** » Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:06 pm

Get there early!

by **BUS** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 7:20 am

Three hours it is. Try to get there way before and set up.
Go Mustangs.

by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:06 pm

The 2016 BLVD information page still states the following:

Boulevard Guidelines
The Boulevard closes to vehicle traffic two hours prior to kickoff, the exception being the Homecoming game when the Boulevard will close to traffic three hours prior to kickoff. Vehicles will not be allowed on The Boulevard without an official SMU vendor pass

http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/2016/ ... evard.aspx

by **78pony** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:38 pm

Greetings all Boulevard 2016 Space Holders,

I hope this message finds each of you well.

I have attached a number of documents for your review for this season. Included are our Rules and Regulations, M&M Special Events pricing for this year, our Preferred Caterers list, and a reminder of Ford Stadium’s Clear Bag Policy.

By and large the Rules and Regulations are the same with the exception of one item. The Boulevard will now close 3 hours prior to kickoff, with the exception of the TCU game. In order to accommodate as many people as possible we will keep the Boulevard open to vehicle traffic until the 2-hour mark, 5pm. We fully understand and appreciate the challenges caused by a Friday evening game, however, please plan to arrive early and plan for what is expected to be heavy traffic.

We truly appreciate each of your support of SMU Athletics and the Boulevard. I’m available at any time to answer questions and concerns that anyone may have. I am also reachable on gameday via my cell phone below and will be patrolling on golf cart throughout the day to address any issues that should arise.

Have a wonderful 2016 season and, again, THANK YOU for your support of SMU Athletics.

Pony Up!

Best,

Kyle Noesen

Assistant Director of Athletics Giving

Southern Methodist University

5800 Ownby Drive, Suite 305

Dallas, TX 75275

Office: (214) 768-2476

Mobile: (214) 264-4177 Fax: (214) 768-1329

Tickets: (214) SMU-GAME

by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:01 pm

Thanks 78. Figures they haven't updated the SMU website :roll:

by **smusic 00** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:07 pm

Only ones that are affected got the email so shouldn't be an issue. Oh, wait...SMU fans don't read their emails.

by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:03 am

smusic 00 wrote:Only ones that are affected got the email so shouldn't be an issue. Oh, wait...SMU fans don't read their emails.

true, but some spot owners share their space, and why not update the website rather than have incorrect information on the official website?

by **SMU SID** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:35 am

The Boulevard closes to vehicle traffic three hours prior to kickoff.

http://smumustangs.com/sports/2016/6/14/the-boulevard.aspx

by **smusic 00** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:58 am

Insane_Pony_Posse wrote:
smusic 00 wrote:Only ones that are affected got the email so shouldn't be an issue. Oh, wait...SMU fans don't read their emails.

true, but some spot owners share their space, and why not update the website rather than have incorrect information on the official website?

I was just using you to make my stupid point.

by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:21 pm

SMU SID wrote:The Boulevard closes to vehicle traffic three hours prior to kickoff.

http://smumustangs.com/sports/2016/6/14/the-boulevard.aspx

Thanks for updating SID!