1. The same can be said about Cohen Stadium. Fair or not, there is a percentage that will not drive to the northeast.

2. The rapid transit is going to have four routes (Mesa, Montana, Dyer, and Alameda. It is the trolley that will only be going up and down Mesa. That being said, I am hopeful/optimistic that they will adjust the schedule and route to get people to the stadium. The City has a history of doing this for Sun Bowl events and UTEP football.

3. Some will stay in downtown and some will return asap. We shall see soon enough.

4. Interestingly that you mention that. Today, a bunch of City staffers were talking about the need for more downtown hotel rooms. Agree or not, conventions want to stay downtown. They just do. The City is on the Camino Real's ass to get their shyt together. Once you get people downtown, the stadium is an entertainment option. It is not the answer. It is not the thing that is going to bring tens of thousands of people to El Paso. It is simply a part of the new foundation.