CATS adds town square to LSU football shuttle schedule

There’s a new spot to catch a shuttle to Death Valley this fall: the North Boulevard Town Square downtown. Besides bypassing pricey parking fees around Tiger Stadium, Downtown Development District Director Davis Rhorer says the $4 roundtrip ride—an increase of 50 cents over the shuttle fee in years previous—is a safe and relaxing alternative that is also a good option for fans who have issues walking long distances. The buses stop in front of the stadium’s gates. Besides making stops at the town square, the buses also run to and from the corner of Convention and Lafayette streets, as well as under Interstate 10 at Florida Boulevard and L’Auberge Casino. The CATS buses begin running about three hours before kickoff and make their last pickup about an hour before kickoff, Rhorer says. Town square will also feature past game highlights on a video screen and music to pump up Tiger faithful, though it’s unclear if “The Honey Badger” will be included in the reels. “Fortunately for LSU, there’s lots of highlights that go way back,” says Rhorer. The district director is quick to remind that downtown establishments will be offering plenty of entertainment options after the game. —Adam Pearson