NFL Draft attendees see parking rates fall and manageable traffic on Day 2

8 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 24

Parking rates in Downtown Pittsburgh dropped to $25–$30 on Day 2, down from as high as $200 on Day 1, with 320,000 fans attending the opening day.
Fans are advised to use Downtown or Station Square garages and public transit, while several major roads remain closed for the event through April 25.
The draft spans both the North Shore and Downtown, with free registration required for entry; multiple broadcast and streaming options are available for viewers.

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