50^th Annual Conference (2026)

April 16-18, 2026
Cleveland State University

Main Conference Location

Mather Mansion
2605 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Thursday Night Movie

         Berkman Hall   (2 min. walk from Mather Mansion)
         1899 East 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44115

Parking

         CSU East Garage, (2 min. walk from Mather Mansion)
         2506 Chester Ave entrance

Hotels

Comfort Inn

Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square

1260 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH  44115
1-800-227-6963
Book under group name: AHEA Conference
Book online.
20 rooms reserved @ $135/night +17.5% tax,
Parking: $49/night with in/out privileges, $28/night without in/out access
Booking cutoff date: 19 March 2026
 

Transportation Options

Public Transit — RTA Red Line + Local Bus/Walk

• RTA Red Line (light rail) — The most affordable, commonly used option. From the airport’s lower‐level RTA/Airport Station, you can ride directly into downtown (Tower City or nearby). (Cleveland Airport)
• From there, depending on where on/near CSU you need to go, you may need a short walk or local bus — downtown-to-university-area logistics vary depending on time and final building.
• Time & Cost: ~25–30 minutes to downtown; fare typically ~$2.50–$3.00 one-way. (Rome2Rio)
• When it runs: Frequent — every ~15 minutes during much of the day. (riderta.com)
• Tip: This is usually the cheapest and most reliable option if you don’t have heavy luggage and are comfortable navigating a transit + walk/bus final leg.

🚖 Taxi / Ride-sharing (Uber / Lyft)

• Taxi or rideshare from the airport directly to CSU/downtown. Pick-up zones for taxi/ride-share are available at CLE. (Cleveland Airport)
• Time & Cost: Roughly 15–20 minutes drive under normal traffic; typical fare to downtown ~ US$30–45 depending on time of day and demand. (Rome2Rio)
• Good option if: you have luggage, arrive late, or prefer door-to-door convenience.

🚐 Shuttle Services / Private Vans / Black-Car Services

• There are shuttle services operating between CLE and downtown (or nearby downtown) — including shared vans or private van/towncar services. (Prime Time Shuttle)
• Cost: Typically more expensive than RTA but can be competitive with taxis depending on service type and how many people ride. (Prime Time Shuttle)
• When useful: If you have lots of luggage, traveling in a group, or want a pre-booked ride rather than figuring out taxis or transit.

🚗 Rental Car / Personal Vehicle / Driving

• If you prefer driving yourself — you can rent a car at CLE and drive to CSU or downtown. Parking and traffic management downtown apply. (The Cleveland Traveler)
• Time: Typically ~15–20 minutes driving from CLE to downtown under normal traffic. (Rome2Rio)
• When useful: If you plan to move around the region, need flexibility, or arrive outside transit-operating hours.

🔄 Mixed Approaches / Things to Know

• Some shuttle services or private-car companies may offer shared rides or flat-rate rides from CLE to downtown (or near CSU). (Prime Time Shuttle)
• If you choose public transit (RTA) + walk or local bus: confirm location of your final CSU building — “downtown” for CSU may require a short walk from the nearest station.
• Rideshare/taxi pickup zones are outside the baggage claim / ground-transportation area at CLE. (Case Western Reserve University)

✅. Recommendation

• If you’re traveling light: take the RTA Red Line — cheap, reliable, fairly quick.
• If you have lots of luggage or arrive late / want door-to-door: use rideshare / taxi / shuttle.
• If you need flexibility during your stay or plan side-trips: consider rental car or rideshare.