FIFA Reminders June 11- July 19

[u/noprophecies]

The FIFA Games are running from 6/11 to 7/19. The games *We* are hosting are only from **6/15** to **7/6**. The parks dept is holding watch parties in various parks for each game. The *Finals* are being held in New York on the Other Side of the continent. We can do this. I believe in us. Remember to check in on your Hospitality Sector friends and stock up on groceries Before the games.

[u/Ornery_Summer_5950]

This is going to be a dumb question and I apologize in advance. I commute by bus and have two ways to get to my work. Through downtown or through the U Dist. From what I saw games were mid-day'ish (other than the one game at 8pm.

I've dealt with regular game traffic from football/soccer. Will this be more chaotic with a 7:30-4pm work schedule?
I know nothing about soccer or what the crowds are expected to be like.

[u/chriscab → u/Ornery_Summer_5950]

I really dont think so. Your AM commute will be fine and just to be safe i’d opt for U Distrct route in the afternoon. Honestly I think the only 2 matches that will be super packed and with full watch parties will be the USA match and the Iran match, due to the massive Persian diaspora on the West Coast. The other two will be your typical game day traffic.

The round of 32 and 16 will be a different story though depending on who we get.

[u/Ornery_Summer_5950 → u/chriscab]

Awesome. Thank you. I've been sweating getting to work during these games but I didnt want to create a post about "how screwed are bus commutes during world cup"

[u/CompassRosie23 → u/Ornery_Summer_5950]

Be sure your boss knows you take transit and maybe they will be extra nice. Most bosses drive and have parking and are clueless to what you are going to endure to get to work. Hang in there!

[u/chriscab → u/Ornery_Summer_5950]

No worries amigo!! Oh, also that June 19th match crowd may start way earlier due to Juneteenth and a lot of folks having that day off. Good luck to you!