"When you eliminate parking for tens of thousands of attendees, you are not eliminating demand. You are forcing behavior. People will still come - they will just arrive differently."
"This kind of forced convergence creates predictable conditions: overcrowding, bottlenecks, confusion, and delay. And those conditions are where injuries happen."
"The danger is rarely inside the venue. It is at the edges - on the walk in, the wait for transportation, the surge after the final whistle."
The FIFA World Cup in 2026 will see no on-site parking at MetLife Stadium due to security and logistical issues. Fans will rely on public transit and limited off-site parking, which may not accommodate the expected crowd. This situation creates a forced convergence of attendees in unfamiliar areas, leading to overcrowding and potential injuries. Historical precedents show that dangers often arise outside venues, where planning fails to meet the reality of large crowds and transportation challenges.
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