Local logistics
Except where noted on the agenda, workshop events will take place in Grainger Hall at the Nicholas School of the Environment.
Getting to Duke
RDU is the closest airport to Duke University. Travel from the airport by taxi/rideshare or rental car takes between 25 and 40 minutes. The estimated one-way fare is $40–$60 before tip, depending on time of day.
For Duke-affiliated conference participants, we recommend parking in your usual lot on campus and either taking a Duke bus or walking to Grainger Hall.
Visitors to Duke are encouraged to use public transit whenever possible. Visitor parking for non-Duke affiliates is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Circuit Visitor lot using the PayByPhone website or app. Parking using PayByPhone costs $2 per hour, plus associated transaction fees. With PayByPhone, visitors can park in 2 easy steps:
- Select a parking duration
- Enter the location number posted on the PayByPhone signs
Other nearby parking options include the Research Drive garage (visitor deck) and PayByPhone spaces along Towerview Drive and in the Bryan Center visitor lot. Parking regulations are regularly enforced, so we encourage visitors to plan accordingly. Questions about parking can be sent to APSI staff.
Staying at Duke
Lodging for non-local visitors is being arranged by APSI at the AC Hotel on Erwin Rd.
Hotel address: 2800 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Located in the Erwin Terrace plaza, the AC Hotel is approximately a 7–10-minute walk from Grainger Hall. Click on the image below to open the interactive map.
n.b.: please do not completely follow Google Maps’ walking directions from the AC Hotel to Grainger Hall; for some reason, they try to take visitors around to the back of the building. We encourage conference participants to use the main entrance facing Circuit Drive.
Meals included on the agenda are provided to registered conference participants.
All other meals are at participants’ own discretion. Nearby options for dining can be found on the above Google map.
APSI has also developed a group of additional recommendations for dining options around Durham.
Getting around
On campus, Duke provides a free bus network. Visitors can ride these buses for free to access various parts of campus and adjacent areas in Durham. A Duke ID is not needed.
The schedule and routes may be modified during this workshop since the campus will be on summer schedule.
Internet
Duke University is part of the global eduroam network; visitors should check with their home institution to make sure their devices are set up to connect to eduroam.
Visitors can also make use of the free “Duke Visitor” wifi network while on campus.
