Public Transportation
CapMetro’s MetroAccess also provides accessible services. For more information on their service click here.
Accessible Parking
Guests parking on-site must have a valid Festival parking pass for the designated lot. Accessible parking spaces are available for vehicles displaying a valid state-issued accessible parking placard or license plate. Accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible Drop-Off, Rideshare & Shuttles
Take advantage of the Festival Shuttles provided by ACL Fest. Board at Sand Beach Park at the corner of Walter Seaholm and Electric Dr in downtown Austin and you'll be dropped off outside the Barton Springs West Festival Entrance. When you're finished rocking, hop back on for a return trip to the same spot. Shuttles will run from Sand Beach Park starting at 12pm each day of the festival.
ADA Pickup and Drop Off for accessible patrons is available to vehicles displaying a state-issued accessible license plate or placard. The person to whom the placard or plate is issued must be present in the vehicle, as a driver or passenger. As part of gaining access to accessible drop-off areas, identifications will be checked to ensure legitimate use of these items. Specific driving directions to this drop-off/pickup area are found below:
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From Southbound Mopac
Take the “Barton Skyway” exit, turn left at the traffic light at Barton Skyway and go across the bridge. Turn left onto the northbound MoPac service road and get in the right hand lane.
Continue to the next traffic light. Proceed through the light continuing to head north on the service road until reaching a manned, secured entrance about 1⁄2 mile on the right hand side.
There will be a police officer or event staff person stationed there checking to ensure vehicles are displaying a state-issued accessible license plate or placard. The person to whom the placard or plate is issued must be present in the vehicle, as a driver or passenger. Be prepared to present identification to ensure legitimate use of a state-issued accessible license plate or placard.
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From Northbound Mopac
Take the “Barton Skyway” exit and proceed to the right hand lane of the northbound MoPac service road.
Continue to the next traffic light. Proceed through the light continuing to head north on the service road until reaching a manned, secured entrance about 1⁄2 mile on the right hand side.
There will be a police officer or event staff person stationed there checking to ensure vehicles are displaying a state-issued accessible license plate or placard. The person to whom the placard or plate is issued must be present in the vehicle, as a driver or passenger. Be prepared to present identification to ensure legitimate use of a state-issued accessible license plate or placard.
Once parked OR dropped off, there will be a special golf cart shuttle (as weather permits) at a marked pickup spot that will provide a ride down a hill to a specific location closer to the festival entrance. This golf cart shuttle is optional. The golf cart shuttle runs in a loop (as weather permits) and can provide a ride back to the Access parking lot from a specific location. No extra stops or requests for special pick up or drop-off point are permitted. The shuttle runs from when the festival gates open until 9pm (as weather permits).
Once inside the main gates, you can visit the Access Center at the Barton Springs entrance for more information.