Over on ConCom and TAC lists we have been discussing arrangements for TAC recipients. We'd like to explore the following option but have some questions that locals would be better placed to seek answers for...
Given that the TAC and ASF teams are required to help out with the conference would it be viable to put them in a hotel in one of the nearby towns and lay on bus each day to get them to the venue early and take them back after the evening event. If this bus were bigger than needed we could allow others to catch a lift on a first come first serve basis. This would have the benefit of keeping more hotel rooms near the venue available whilst also potentially providing some transport for other attendees. It would also mean that we are guaranteed to have the TAC people on site and in the same place at the same time. Finally, it will help build a team spirit within the TAC representatives and other bus users. The questions that this has surfaced so far are... - is there a place that is a suitable distance to allow such a bus commute in and out - is there a suitable place that means people can get from the airport/train station fairly easily on arrival/departure (we might consider paying taxis but costs need to be kept down) - how much would a 12-50 seat bus costs to hire for two trips each day (a couple of prices would be useful, smaller and larger buses) - [fill in your own questions/thoughts here] Are there other alternatives in the area that we should consider (e.g. have rooms in a hotel in the main town and give them a train pass for the week). Ross -- Ross Gardler (@rgardler) Programme Leader (Open Development) OpenDirective http://opendirective.com
