Red Bull Air Race 2015 – traffic and parking regualtions
Dear Sir and Madam,
Rovinj is to host from May 30th to May 31st, 2015 the fastest air race in the world – the Red Bull Air Race.
Such a large event demands outstanding organization and special safety regulations. Therefore, before and during the competition special traffic and parking regulations will be in force to reduce to a minimum the traffic congestion which could prevent the safety and the unfolding of the event.
The stands and other structures for the organizers, competing teams and visitors will be erected a few days before the beginning of the competition (starting with Wednesday May 20th) and dismantled only after it ends, which is why parking will not be possible on the parking lots Valdibora, Boksiti and Concetta. A parking area in front of the football field will be reserved for the residents of the pedestrian zone who have their own parking spots. Transportation from the center of Rovinj to the football field will be organized from 0-24, according to a schedule soon to be available at the Valdibora circular intersection. This mode of parking and transport may last for several days even after the end of the Red Bull Air Race, while the stands are being dismantled.
On Saturday, May 30th to Sunday, May 31st supplies will be delivered to usinesses located in the pedestrian zone only in the morning, till 9 a.m., after which the traffic in the pedestrian zone will be stopped for all vehicles (including taxis and service vehicles), excluding emergency vehicles.
Since during the event, we expect the arrival of big amount of visitors, special traffic regulations will be in force for all residents, visitors and guests of Rovinj. Traffic and entry to the town will be restricted, in line with the number of available parking spaces.
The town has arranged 4 free parking zones for visitors arriving to Rovinj. At the parking lots as at the points where the traffic will be closed volunteers (more than 200) all over the town will guide the drivers and visitors to the closest parking lots, from where they can reach the competition.
The special traffic regulations will also be in force in the Dr. Martin Horvat Hospital and Cape Muccia areas. The whole area surrounding the Dr. Martin Horvat Hospital is reserved for emergency vehicles and will be closed for all other vehicles and pedestrians, while the area around Cape Muccia will be closed for all vessels (the use of vessels anchored there will not be permitted), except for emergency vehicles, vessels and helicopters.
Due to strict safety measures marine traffic will also be regulated. The air racetrack is situated in Validobra Bay, therefore marine traffic is prohibited in the zone from Monte to Figarola Velika Island and Cape Muccia. Vessels are to travel at low speeds outside the restricted zone, since entering the zone would result not only in high penalties for the offender, but also in the event being interrupted.
Dear residents, we hope you understand the need for establishing the abovementioned traffic and transport regulations while the competition takes place, and that you will follow the instructions and reduce the use of your personal vehicle to a minimum. Please inform your guests of the regulations and ask them to plan their arrival accordingly, in order to avoid the expected traffic congestion.
For further information please contact our office by e-mail at tzgrovinj@tzgovinj.hr or by phone at 811-566. For more information about the event please visit the websites www.tzgrovinj.hr and www.redbullairrace.com.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Together, we can show our town’s hospitality and beauty in the best possible light to all our visitors and to millions of spectators all around the world.
Tourist Board of Rovinj-Rovigno
