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How to move thousands? Here's the game plan.(News)

Crain's Detroit Business, November, 2005 by Smith, Jennette

Byline: Jennette Smith Organizers are working on the last pieces of the logistics puzzle that comes with hosting the biggest sporting event of the year. As Super Bowl XL's arrival in downtown Detroit approaches, details for private jets, limousines, shuttles and the processes for Detroit's border crossings are in the final planning stages.

Plans for pedestrian traffic flow are also in the works, including additional signs that will remain as permanent fixtures downtown. At least two weeks before the Feb. 5 game day, a fenced perimeter will start going up around Comerica Park and Ford Field. Street closings during Super Bowl week will be similar to what occur for a Lions game, said Ken Kettenbeil, vice president of communications for the host committee....

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