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re: A Tiger Fan's Guide to Morgantown, WV
Posted on 3/31/11 at 8:42 pm to wvubrandon
Posted on 3/31/11 at 8:42 pm to wvubrandon
Because of WVU's distributed campuses (Downtown, Evansdale, and Health Sciences), the Personal Rapid Transit system, which has become a local showpiece, was built to link them. Boeing began construction on the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system in Morgantown, West Virginia in 1972. The unique aspect that makes the system "personal" is that a rider can tell the system which station is the destination and then he/she will be directed to a car that is bound only for that station. WVU students, faculty and staff ride by paying a per-semester fee; they swipe their magnetically-encoded ID cards through the turnstiles when entering the stations. Others pay a cash fare of $0.50. The PRT began operation in 1973, with U.S. President Richard Nixon's daughter, Tricia, aboard one of five prototype cars for a demonstration ride. The PRT handles 16,000 riders per day (as of 2005) and uses approximately 70 cars The system has 8.7 miles (14.0 km) of guideway track and five stations: Walnut, Beechurst, Engineering, Towers, and Medical/Health Sciences. The vehicles are rubber-tired, but the cars have constant contact with a separate electrified rail. Steam heating keeps the elevated guideway free of snow and ice. Although most students use the PRT, this technology has not been replicated at other sites for various reasons, including the high cost of maintaining the heated track system in winter. The PRT cars are painted in the school colors (blue with gold trim) and feature the University name and logo on the front. Inside, the seats are light beige fiberglass and the carpeting is blue. Each car has eight seats with an overall capacity of 20 people, including standing room. The National Society of Professional Engineers named the WVU PRT one of the top 10 engineering achievements of 1972, and in 1998 The New Electric Railway Journal picked the WVU PRT as the best people mover. In 2006, the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dubbed WVU one of the best workplaces for commuters. Each autumn, during Mountaineer Week celebrations, a special PRT car is placed in front of the Mountainlair student union where groups of students participate in the "PRT Cram" with the objective of squeezing in as many people as possible. A record of 97 was set in 2000.
The PRT runs before and after the game. You can ride it to get to and from the stadium or you can even ride it an entire loop around for a cool view of the city.
The PRT runs before and after the game. You can ride it to get to and from the stadium or you can even ride it an entire loop around for a cool view of the city.
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Posted on 3/31/11 at 8:42 pm to wvubrandon
Now that I’ve got you fairly knowledgeable with the state, town, and university let’s talk about the reason you all are coming here in the first place, GAMEDAY!
Here is a link of quick facts from the university: Quick Facts Link
You will want to make sure you have your radio dial set to 101.9 which is WVAQ. Kevin Connelly should be on for the Gameday Show which is hilarious to listen to. It should come on about 3 hours before kickoff. This is also the station that will broadcast the game live for those of you who like to listen to the broadcast while in the stadium.
Kickoff will likely be in the evening. Because of the evening kickoff traffic shouldn’t be too big of an issue as cars tend to trickle in to town all day long. Your best bet is to park in the lots next to the Coliseum and ride the shuttle to the football stadium. I believe the cost is $4.00 per rider for round trip to and from the stadium and is the fastest way in and out of town. While you’re there make sure to have a look inside at where WVU plays all it’s home basketball games and get your picture taken with the Jerry West statue!
WVU Coliseum:
Blue Lot
The majority of tailgating takes place in the Blue Lot which is sandwiched between the football stadium and Ruby Memorial Hospital. There are many many other tailgates that take place all around the stadium. Don’t be afraid to interact with our fans as many will offer you free food and beer. Just beware of the few select students who have chosen to drink a case of beer all by themselves and feel like acting like complete douche bags for the day. Just ignore them, they will go away.
Here is a PDF of all parking for game day: Football Parking Map
If you are looking for something to do before the game you can always walk around and interact with fans or you can even take a visit to the Brohard Hall of Traditions which is located at the stadium. Hall of Traditions
The last thing I need to remind you of is to be in your seats AT LEAST 30 minutes prior to kickoff. The Pride of West Virginia, the Mountaineer Marching Band, which has close to 400 members, will take the field one half hour before kickoff and this is absolutely one thing you do not want to miss during the experience at a Mountaineer football game. Sometimes the crowd gets louder for the band then they do the football team. Here is a link to the history of the band: WVU Band History
The band was awarded the coveted Sudler Award in 1997, which is the Heisman Trophy of marching bands and can only be awarded once. Only 27 schools have been awarded the trophy.
That’s all I got, folks. My fingers hurt. If you guys have any questions at all please let me know and I will get back to you! Looking forward to seeing some of you on September 17th!
Here is a link of quick facts from the university: Quick Facts Link
You will want to make sure you have your radio dial set to 101.9 which is WVAQ. Kevin Connelly should be on for the Gameday Show which is hilarious to listen to. It should come on about 3 hours before kickoff. This is also the station that will broadcast the game live for those of you who like to listen to the broadcast while in the stadium.
Kickoff will likely be in the evening. Because of the evening kickoff traffic shouldn’t be too big of an issue as cars tend to trickle in to town all day long. Your best bet is to park in the lots next to the Coliseum and ride the shuttle to the football stadium. I believe the cost is $4.00 per rider for round trip to and from the stadium and is the fastest way in and out of town. While you’re there make sure to have a look inside at where WVU plays all it’s home basketball games and get your picture taken with the Jerry West statue!
WVU Coliseum:
Blue Lot
The majority of tailgating takes place in the Blue Lot which is sandwiched between the football stadium and Ruby Memorial Hospital. There are many many other tailgates that take place all around the stadium. Don’t be afraid to interact with our fans as many will offer you free food and beer. Just beware of the few select students who have chosen to drink a case of beer all by themselves and feel like acting like complete douche bags for the day. Just ignore them, they will go away.
Here is a PDF of all parking for game day: Football Parking Map
If you are looking for something to do before the game you can always walk around and interact with fans or you can even take a visit to the Brohard Hall of Traditions which is located at the stadium. Hall of Traditions
The last thing I need to remind you of is to be in your seats AT LEAST 30 minutes prior to kickoff. The Pride of West Virginia, the Mountaineer Marching Band, which has close to 400 members, will take the field one half hour before kickoff and this is absolutely one thing you do not want to miss during the experience at a Mountaineer football game. Sometimes the crowd gets louder for the band then they do the football team. Here is a link to the history of the band: WVU Band History
The band was awarded the coveted Sudler Award in 1997, which is the Heisman Trophy of marching bands and can only be awarded once. Only 27 schools have been awarded the trophy.
That’s all I got, folks. My fingers hurt. If you guys have any questions at all please let me know and I will get back to you! Looking forward to seeing some of you on September 17th!
This post was edited on 4/1/11 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 3/31/11 at 10:31 pm to wvubrandon
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The PRT began operation in 1973, with U.S. President Richard Nixon's daughter, Tricia, aboard one of five prototype cars for a demonstration ride.
That's funny, because then Vice President Richard Nixon took the first ride on the Monorail in Disneyland.
Posted on 9/19/11 at 9:42 pm to wvubrandon
Thanks kind sir, what a beautiful area of the country you live in. I have driven through WVA
years back and remember the mountainous terrain.
Your University is beautiful and stadium as well.
Can't wait for the game. This is great information you took the time to put together for our fans travelling to your beautiful state.
years back and remember the mountainous terrain.
Your University is beautiful and stadium as well.
Can't wait for the game. This is great information you took the time to put together for our fans travelling to your beautiful state.
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