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GSA CONNECTS 2021
                                   Travel & Transportation




          There are many options to navigate your way to Portland,
         Oregon, USA. Learn more at https://www.travelportland.com/
         plan/transportation/.

          Portland International Airport (PDX; https://www.flypdx.com/)
         is 11 miles from the Oregon Convention Center and has more than
         400 flights daily. PDX is a Global Biorisk Advisory Council
         STAR accredited facility (https://gbac.issa.com/issa-gbac-star
         -facility -accreditation/).

          Ground Transportation is easy from the airport. Go to https://
         flypdx.com/GroundTransportation/Rideshare to learn more
         about app-based rideshare options and pickup/drop off locations
         within the airport terminals.
                                                                                                     Credit: Travel Portland.
          Amtrak is another way to arrive at the city. Learn more about   ample time to park before your event. For more information on
         schedules and fees at https://www.amtrak.com/stations/pdx.  parking garages, electric car charging stations, driving directions,
                                                               and bike parking, go to https://www.oregoncc.org/attend/
                                                               parking-directions.
         ARRIVING AT THE CONVENTION CENTER
          The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) encourages guests to use   HEALTH & SAFETY
         TriMet MAX light rail (https://trimet.org/#/planner), the   GSA is staying up to date on all travel guidelines, considerations,
         Portland Streetcar (https://portlandstreetcar.org/), and TriMet   and restrictions from global and local authorities. Stay informed
         buses for the easiest arrival and departure experience. All have   with what PDX, TriMet Safety, and major U.S. airlines are doing by
         stops right outside the OCC. If you plan to drive, please allow for   checking their websites.







                                 Childcare by KiddieCorp




         Location: Oregon Convention Center                    Cancellations: For a full refund, cancellations must be made to
                                                               KiddieCorp prior to 13 Sept. Cancellations made after 13 Sept.
         Hours: Sun.–Wed., 7 a.m.–6 p.m. daily                 will incur a 50% fee. No refunds after 22 Sept.
         Ages: Six months to 12 years                          About: KiddieCorp is a nationally recognized company that pro-
                                                               vides on-site children’s activities for a comfortable, safe, and happy
         Cost: US$10 per hour per child for children two years and older and   experience for both kids and parents. Childcare services are a con-
         US$12 per hour per child for children 23 months and under. There is   tractual agreement between each individual and the childcare com-
         a one-hour minimum per child, and at least one parent must be reg-  pany. GSA assumes no responsibility for the services rendered.
         istered for the meeting. This is a discounted rate; GSA subsidizes
         85% of the total cost for this service to attendees.   More info: www.kiddiecorp.com/parents.html

         Late pick-up fee: US$5 per child for every five minutes the parent   Register securely at https://form.jotform.com/KiddieCorp/gsakids
         is late.
                                                               Contact: KiddieCorp, +1-858-455-1718, info@kiddiecorp.com.
         Reserve childcare in advance: To ensure that the center is prop-
         erly staffed and to facilitate planning of games and other activities
         for the children, advance registration is required. On-site registra-
         tion may be possible, at a slightly higher cost, if space is available.
         The deadline for advance childcare registration is 13 Sept.



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