New Partners for Smart Growth

5th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth

Building Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities

February 8-10, 2007 Los Angeles, California

"The New Partners for Smart Growth conference is the one conference on growth issues that I make every effort to attend. The breadth, depth and timeliness of the issues covered, the diversity and quality of both presenters and attendees, and the transferability of lessons learned and great ideas make this conference a most valuable investment for me. As we work with communities around the Atlanta region to implement quality growth plans, we can call upon what we learn at this conference to help us be successful."

– Jim Durrett, Executive Director, Livable Communities Coalition

Air Travel & Transportation

Air Travel

Discounts Available on Airfares for Conference Participants!

The Local Government Commission has arranged special group discounted airfare rates to the 6th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference for attendees traveling to and from the Los Angeles area airports (Los Angeles International, Ontario, Burbank and Orange County).

The carriers participating in this offer are United and American Airlines. Discounts range from 2%-7% depending on the dates of travel and when the airline tickets are purchased. Restrictions may apply with the airlines and the discounts are only valid for travel within the United States and are not applicable for international flights. Travel discounts from Canada vary by carrier.

To check rates and availability, please contact the airlines at the reservation numbers listed below. Be sure to reference the codes listed below to receive these discounts (your travel agent can also access these discounts). Discounts are subject to change.

United Airlines
Reservations: 1-800-521-4041
Meeting ID code: 563LB
Discounts available for travel dates of February 5-13, 2007.

American Airlines
Reservations: 1-800-433-1790, or on-line at www.aa.com. Use the authorization number noted below as the aa.com discount code.
Authorization Number: A1227AC
Discounts available for travel dates of February 6-12, 2007.

Travel Agency
Andavo Travel
5325 S. Valentia Way
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Ph: 1-800-685-0038 Ext. 7705 (Shannon) or Ext. 7709 (Joann)
Fax: 303-721-1762
http://www.andavotravel.com

Andavo Travel is a renowned agency that has been in business for over 23 years. They are extremely responsive, offer excellent customer service, and use the latest technology to achieve the best results for their clients. The LGC has an established relationship with Andavo, and if you are planning to use a travel agent for your travel to the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Los Angeles, we encourage you to contact them for assistance. Of course, you can make your own travel arrangements, or use another travel agency, if you prefer.

For your convenience, Andavo has provided a Travel Request Form for your use in requesting assistance with your air travel: Travel Request Form (Microsoft Word). Please complete the form and return it directly to Andavo via email or fax. You will be contacted with a proposed itinerary within two business days. Please note that Andavo charges a $28 transaction fee for each ticket purchased.

Andavo Travel can access the United and American Airline discounts described above.

Airport Transportation

From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Public Transportation
Take the Flyaway Bus to Union Station and transfer to either:

Red Line subway to Figueroa and 7th. Walk 3 blocks to the Bonaventure (4th and Figueroa).
Local Shuttle Bus B which runs every 5 minutes between 6:30am-6:00pm to Figueroa and 5th. Walk one block to the Bonaventure (4th and Figueroa).
Bus 439 to Flower and 4th Streets. Walk one block west to the Bonaventure (4th and Figueroa).

SuperShuttle
SuperShuttle is offering participants of the 2007 New Partners for Smart Growth Conference a discount on one-way fares to-and-from LAX and The Westin Bonaventure Hotel. The discounted rate for NPSG participants is $13 each way (down from $15). To receive the conference rate, use the following link to access your coupon and present it at the SuperShuttle LAX counter at the airport when paying your fare: Super Shuttle Coupon (PDF) Participants may also prepay the discounted fares when making reservations online at www.supershuttle.com, by entering ZBB2Y as the discount code.

Cab Fare
The average cost of one-way cab fare from LAX to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel is $41.00.

From the Burbank Airport

Public Transportation
Take the MetroLink Ventura line to Union Station and transfer to either:

Red Line subway to Figueroa and 7th. Walk 3 blocks to the Bonaventure (4th and Figueroa).
Local Shuttle Bus B which runs every 5 minutes between 6:30am-6:00pm to Figueroa and 5th. Walk one block to the Bonaventure (4th and Figueroa).
Bus 439 to Flower and 4th Streets. Walk one block west to the Bonaventure (4th and Figueroa).

Please Note: The MetroLink Ventura line only operates Mon to Fri… it does not operate on the weekends. If you wanted to take a train back to Burbank you will need to look into Amtrak options or the Super Shuttle.

Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUE-VAN
The rate for SuperShuttle from the Burbank Airport to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel is $19.00 one-way.

From the Ontario Airport

Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUE-VAN
The rate for SuperShuttle from the Ontario Airport to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel is $60.00 one-way.

From the John Wayne Aiport (Orange County)

Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUE-VAN
The rate for SuperShuttle from the John Wayne Airport in Orange County to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel is $65.00 one-way.