Getting There By Road
As it is throughout the United States, the automobile is an immensely popular form of transport in Cleveland. An extensive network of freeways and highways services Ohio. Freeways, which have a maximum speed limit of 105kph (65mph), are multi-laned and are distinguished by a thick line on maps. Two-lane highways are distinguished on maps by a thinner line and have a maximum speed limit of 89kph (55mph). All freeways and highways are named according to numerical convention. Traffic drives on the right and seatbelts must be worn at all times. The minimum driving age is 16 years. Proof of insurance is compulsory and foreign drivers must possess a licence from their country of origin. The maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.10%.
The American Automobile Association (AAA; tel: (216) 606 6300 or (800) 222 1333, toll free USA and Canada only; website: www.aaaohio.com) can provide information, and may offer reciprocal benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries.
Emergency breakdown service:
AAA (800) AAA HELP/222 4357
Routes to the city: Cleveland is connected to its suburbs and the rest of the state by a series of interstate highways. I-90 and I-80 (Ohio Turnpike) run east–west through the Downtown, connecting Toledo in the west and Ashtabula in the east. Running south from the shores of Lake Erie, I-71 connects with Columbus and Cincinnati, while I-77 connects with Akron and points on the eastern half of Ohio. I-480 and I-271 services some suburbs lying on the southern rim of the city centre, such as Brooklyn, Garfield Heights and Solon, by forming bypasses around the city.
Driving times to Cleveland: From Akron – 40 minutes; Columbus – 2 hours 10 minutes; Cincinnati – 4 hours.
Coach services: Intercity coach service in Cleveland is operated by Greyhound (tel: (216) 781 0520; website: www.greyhound.com) out of the Greyhound Bus Terminal at 1465 Chester Avenue. Facilities include restaurants, toilets, lockers and tourist information. Charter coach services can be hired from American Sightseeing/Greatday! Tours & Charter Bus Service (tel: (440) 526 5350) or (800) 362 4905) and Cleveland Rendezvous Receptive Service (tel: (800) 347 8687).
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Getting There By Road