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Coachella Organizers Address Traffic Failures with New Measures for Weekend 2

Goldenvoice apologizes for last week's gridlock, citing early arrivals and staffing gaps, and outlines steps to improve traffic flow ahead of upcoming events.

Overview

  • Goldenvoice issued a public apology at the La Quinta City Council meeting for the severe traffic delays during Coachella Weekend 1, which left campers stranded for up to 12 hours.
  • The surge in early arrivals, driven by a Thursday campground DJ set, overwhelmed the usual traffic flow, with 6,300 campers parked by 4:30 p.m., far earlier than in previous years.
  • Staffing shortages at six of the 32 tolling stations exacerbated the delays, but organizers have now implemented a backup staffing plan to address such gaps.
  • To prevent a repeat of the gridlock, 12 additional tollbooths have been added, and organizers are coordinating with local law enforcement to expedite vehicle processing.
  • Local officials criticized the impact on residents, including reports of human waste on streets, while Goldenvoice pledged to review and adjust the new measures for both Weekend 2 and the Stagecoach festival if needed.