Experience downtown with these insider tips and tricks for navigating the districts. BY STAFF Downtown Tulsa is bustling. There’s something to do every night of the week, and the downtown districts are buzzing with activity and oozing their own distinct flavors. As the editors of TulsaPeople, we’re here to help you navigate our seven districts — from how to get there, to where to shop, to the inside info on the best discounts or nightlife. This isn’t an all-encompassing guide, but rather some of our favorite places, dishes and sights in downtown.
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GETTING AROUND BY PUBLIC TRANSIT The Tulsa Downtown Trolley is a free transportation service that provides travel within various downtown districts. The trolley operates an established route 6 p.m.midnight, Friday and Saturday. Designated stops are located in the Tulsa Arts, Deco and Blue Dome districts, as well as near the BOK Center. During hours of operation, the trolley can be tracked in real time on its Facebook page. For more information, visit trolleymap.com.
BY BICYCLE Downtown is home to some of the city’s newest protected bike lanes, which make bicycling downtown safer and easier. Tulsa’s newest bicycle program is This Machine, which provides pay-as-you-go bicycle rental throughout the city center. See more about this project on p. 16. And, if you are in need of a cold one while cycling, don’t forget T-Town’s very own Tulsa Bike Bar. Customized routes take up to 16 riders to various bar stops in downtown. The pub crawl on wheels provides a safe, yet fun way to tour downtown’s lively districts.
BY CAR Tulsans are known for their preferred mode of transportation: the automobile. In July, the City of Tulsa implemented a modern — and functional — parking meter system. ParkMobile allows drivers to pay-by-plate via mobile app. It’s simple, efficient and doesn’t have us digging for spare quarters, dimes and nickels when we really want to be out exploring our fair city. If you’re sans smartphone, you can still pay by coin or card, or by calling 877-727-5715. The new system was first installed in the Tulsa Arts District, but the Mayor’s Office plans to remove outdated meters everywhere downtown within the year. TulsaPeople.com
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