Motivational Event Brings Extra Traffic
UPDATED: 9:22 am EST November 2,
2009
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Downtown drivers were urged to allow extra time on Monday because of a motivational seminar featuring big-name speakers at the Veterans Memorial Arena.
Nearly 12,000 people were expected to attend the "Get Motivated" Business Seminar, featureing speakers including former first lady Laura Bush, General Colin Powell and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
The event started at 8:45 a.m., so attendees headed to the arena during the morning rush hour. The seminar ends at 4:45 p.m., so crowds will be leaving in time for the afternoon rush hour.
The doors for the event opened at 6:45 a.m., and the sport-complex area was crowded before 8 a.m.
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