DC - Inauguration Weekend Advice

[Nancy_B]

I'm looking for opinions on Drive v. Train to DC this weekend from Philadelphia. We are going to visit our friends on 9 1/2 Street in DC to be a part of this historic weekend. Unfortunately, we won't attend the inauguration because we have to go to work Tuesday but we'll be around the excitement of the city for the weekend. We will go down Friday night and will return home around mid-afternoon Monday. We can take the train from 30th Street to Union Station and the only con is the cost (and probably super crowded trains). Or, we can drive. It's nice because we can bring whatever we want but we're nervous about parking and leaving on Monday. Does anyone know if leaving will be an issue?

Your thoughts/opinions are appreciated! Thanks!

[flip-flop]

I am no expert but judging from the traffic I encountered LAST week trying to get downtown for a conference & the traffic that my husband dealt with yesterday to get downtown to the motorcycle show at the convention center...take the train.

The road closings that are already in effect are killing the usually barely tolerable traffic. I think the weekend will be horrendous.

[Chet]

We live on the Hill. Do not drive to the city. Take the train. Your friends are within walking distance to all the festivities, memorials, and museums.

[DCphoto]

If you have not bought train tickets yet, you better hurry! I would take the train, road closures can happen without warning. It is going to be a tough couple of days trying to get around.

Sandy

[Pia]

Here is the info from Gromit found in another thread (Gromit works in transportation ) sorry I couldn't find a way to "quote" Gromit here so I copied it for you

Pia


"Here's the info for buses...

N E W S R E L E A S E

For Immediate Release
January 8, 2009

Metro announces special Inauguration Metrobus service Passengers can buy $5 one-day bus pass on Inauguration Day

Metro is running 23 special rapid bus corridors to carry thousands of people heading to the National Mall on Inauguration Day.

Metro plans to extend its rush-hour bus service from 4 a.m. until 9 p.m. via the 23 “Presidential” corridors on January 20. The buses are planned to arrive at regularly marked stops every 10 minutes or less along 23 bus routes throughout the day to and from the National Mall.

Metro planners say 22 regular bus routes are being detoured by the Inauguration due to street closures and to accommodate incoming crowds.

Metro bus riders also can take a special cross town connector bus shuttle, from North Capitol Street to Washington Circle that will get them around the Inauguration events January 20.

“Taking Metrobus is a good option for people who are located beyond a two-to- three mile walking distance to the National Mall, because they may not be able to get on a crowded Metro train in or just outside the District of Columbia,” said John Catoe, Metro General Manager.

Metrobuses will be able to cross bridges closed to other traffic, will be permitted on roads closed to automobiles and will run bus-only through Georgetown from Wisconsin Avenue to Washington Circle bypassing regular traffic.

Metro also is selling a special one-day Inauguration bus pass only on January 20. Bus passengers can purchase the $5 pass when they board a bus and receive the pass from operators, good for riding all day. Metro riders can still pay the full $1.35 cash one-way fare or pay $1.25 with a SmarTrip card.

“The passes will speed boarding after inaugural events. All passengers have to do is show the pass to the bus driver to get on board,” Catoe said.

Metro is running a special shuttle service from RFK Stadium to L’Enfant Plaza. The District of Columbia will reimburse Metro to shuttle charter bus passengers for free to and from the stadium.

The transit agency also is adding bus service to and from the Baltimore Washington and Dulles International Airports.

Inauguration bus and rail service and a walking map are detailed in a free commemorative guide available this week in Metro stations and online at:
http://www.wmata.com/getting_around/met ... ng_map.pdf.

The maps will be available in buses and additional personnel will be stationed at busy bus stops to assist riders. Metro riders also can find information about regular Metrobus routes that may detoured during Inauguration weekend at www.wmata.com/bus/. Metro also has a listing of planned bus detours at http://www.wmata.com/bus/metrobus_detours_new.cfm.

“We encourage people who want to take the bus to use the commemorative guide, regular bus route information and to sign up for e-alerts about service delays on our Web site,” said Catoe.

Metro also offers special e-alerts, dedicated to the Inauguration.

People can sign up at http://www.wmata.com/inauguration. E-alerts will be issued when Metro has news relating to service throughout Inauguration weekend."
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[Nancy_B]

Thanks everyone - you are all the best! Looks like train is the clear winner. I'll book tickets today.

[RickG]

Chet, are you hearing anything about security cordons in your area? I've been hearing conflicting reports, but a common theme is the requirement to have local id with an address inside the secured area in order to enter?

We're living dangerously, but we are driving downtown tomorrow night and hitting the 930 Club Saturday night.

Happily we'll be allowed to walk across the Virginia bridges on Inauguration Day. That's good, the kayak was getting a bit tight.

Cheers, RickG (across the river)

[Chet]

Rick - check the Post, yesterday and today. Dr Gridlock, etc. They have a map showing the "secured" areas and streets closed to traffic:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 00154.html

No coolers, no strollers, no bikes in the secured area. You'll have to run the gauntlet.

E. Cap is pedestrian only with security gates at 2nd. I'll bike around and push the limits of common sense...

[joanybelle]

I hope all of you folks who will be in DC during the inauguration and other festivities will do "trip reports"! And photos! Lots of photos, please!


[/quote]I’m not easily distracted, I’m just LOOK A SQUIRREL!

[RickG]

Rick - check the Post, yesterday and today. Dr Gridlock, etc. They have a map showing the "secured" areas and streets closed to traffic:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 00154.html

No coolers, no strollers, no bikes in the secured area. You'll have to run the gauntlet.

E. Cap is pedestrian only with security gates at 2nd. I'll bike around and push the limits of common sense...

I'll bring the skateboard, I can almost get across Memorial Bridge from my office without pushing. But, I may need to ride my bike to the office.

Cheers, RickG

[PA Girl]

We had planned on going that day but decided last week to stay home.

Dear Husband only half listened to the information I gathered from the forum friends a while back.

Than last week he heard about the restriction for himself and we officially decided it wasn't a good trip for us or the 3-year old that would be in tow.

[aroobagirl]

2009 Presidential Inaugural Law Enforcement and
Public Safety Public Affairs Subcommittee Announces
Joint Transportation Plan
January 7, 2009
JIC-01
Contact: District Department of Transportation, 202-671-3490
Virginia State Police, 804-674-2789
Maryland State Highway Administration, 410-545-0303
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 202- 962-1051
U.S. Capitol Police, 202-224-1677
U.S. Park Police, 202-619-7163
U.S. Secret Service, 202-406-5708
(Washington, D.C.) – Events and activities celebrating the 56th Presidential Inauguration
will take place beginning on Saturday, January 17, 2009, through Wednesday, January
21, 2009, with the swearing-in scheduled for Tuesday, January 20.
Security and transportation plans for the Inaugural have been developed by a partnership
of local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies, including the
District Department of Transportation (DDOT), the District of Columbia Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Agency, the Washington Metropolitan Area
Transit Authority, the Virginia State Police, the Maryland Department of Transportation,
the United States Secret Service, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department
(MPD), the United States Capitol Police and the United States Park Police.
This transportation plan provides the general outlines for road closures, vehicular
restricted zones, public transportation, charter vehicles and pedestrian routes. Additional
information is available online for residents of the District, Virginia and Maryland, as
well as charter operators, through the websites listed at the end of this plan. Additions to
this plan may be made prior to the Inaugural and will be updated on these websites.
Specific questions regarding this transportation plan should be directed to the
participating agencies as identified.
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Access into Washington, D.C. will be limited on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The
following is a summary of routes and their status that day:
�� 14th Street Bridge – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Roosevelt Bridge – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Memorial Bridge – Restricted to Pedestrians and Emergency Vehicles Only
�� Key Bridge – Restricted to Mass Transit Only
�� Chain Bridge - Restricted to Authorized Vehicles and Mass Transit Only, no
charter buses.
�� South Capitol Street Bridge – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Southeast/Southwest Freeway – Restricted to Emergency Vehicles Only
�� Rock Creek Parkway – Open to traffic from Beach Drive to Virginia Avenue NW
(Holiday traffic schedule in effect throughout the park)
�� Clara Barton Parkway operating under Holiday schedule (2 way traffic all day)
�� 11th Street Bridges – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Sousa Bridge – Open to all traffic from east of the river to security checkpoint in
Capitol Hill; Barney Circle closed to all vehicles
�� East Capitol Street – Open to all traffic but roadways around RFK will be filled
with tour buses
�� Benning Road – Open to all traffic
�� New York Avenue – Open to all traffic
�� 3rd Street Tunnel – Closed to all vehicular traffic and restricted to pedestrian use
only.
Authorized vehicles include taxicabs and limousines with valid licenses.
Washington, D.C. Vehicular Restrictions
Vehicle Restricted Zone: Vehicular road closures in Washington, D.C. will be instituted
by the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police. Extensive road closures
and vehicle restricted zones will be established in Washington, D.C. Beginning at 3 p.m.
on Monday, January 19, through 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, all of the following
areas will be posted as Emergency No Parking. From 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
January 20, many of these areas will be posted by law enforcement personnel and
vehicular traffic will be limited to residents with government issued identification
(driver’s license) or vehicle registration showing residency inside the restricted area, or to
vehicles conducting essential business within the restricted area.
�� K Street NW from Washington Circle to 12th Street NW
�� Washington Circle from K Street NW to 23rd Street NW
�� Pennsylvania Avenue NW from Washington Circle to the U S Capitol
�� I Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 11th Street NW
�� H Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� G Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� F Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� E Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
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�� Virginia Avenue from 23rd Street NW to 2nd SW
�� D Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 1st Street NW
�� C Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� Constitution Avenue from 23rd Street NW to 2nd Street NE
�� Madison Dr. NW from 15th Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� Jefferson Dr. SW from 15th Street SW to 3rd Street SW
�� Independence Avenue from 23rd Street SW to 2nd Street SE
�� C Street SW from 7th Street SW to 2nd Street SW
�� D Street SW from 7th Street SW to 2nd Street SW
�� E Street SW from 7th Street SW to 2nd Street SW
�� Maryland Avenue SW from 7th Street SW to the U S Capitol
�� 23rd Street from Washington Circle NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 22nd Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 21st Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 20th Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 19th Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 18th Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 17th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� Connecticut Avenue NW from K Street NW to H Street NW
�� 16th Street NW from K Street NW to H Street NW
�� Vermont Avenue NW from K Street NW to H Street NW
�� 15th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 14th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� New York Avenue NW from 18th Street NW to 11th Street NW
�� 13th Street NW from K Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 12th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 11th Street NW from K Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 10th Street NW from H Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 9th Street from H Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 8th Street NW from H Street NW to D Street NW
�� 7th Street from H Street NW to E Street SW
�� 6th Street from H Street NW to E Street SW
�� 5th Street from H Street NW to D Street NW
�� 4th Street from H Street NW to E Street SW
�� 3rd Street from Massachusetts Avenue NW to E Street SW
�� Henry Bacon Dr. NW from the Lincoln Memorial to Constitution Avenue NW
�� Daniel French Dr. SW from the Lincoln Memorial to Independence Avenue SW
�� Ohio Drive from Independence Avenue through West Potomac and East Potomac
Parks
�� Buckeye Drive in East Potomac Park
�� West Basin Drive
�� East Basin Drive
�� Parkway Drive from Rock Creek Parkway to Lincoln Memorial Circle
�� Maine Avenue from East Basin Drive to Independence Avenue
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Vehicular Road Closures: In addition to above listed Emergency No Parking and vehicle
restricted areas, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, the following roads will
be closed and off limits to vehicles without a law enforcement escort:
�� Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 18th Street NW to the U S Capitol
�� I Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� H Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� G Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� F Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� E Street NW from 18th Street NW to 6th Street NW
�� D Street NW from 18th Street NW to 6th Street NW
�� C Street from 18th Street NW to 2nd Street NE
�� Constitution Avenue from 17th Street NW to 2nd Street NE
�� Madison Dr. NW from 15th Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� Jefferson Dr. SW from 15th Street SW to 3rd Street SW
�� Independence Avenue from 14th Street SW to 2nd Street NE
�� Maryland Avenue SW from 6th Street SW to the U S Capitol
�� 17th Street from I Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� Connecticut Avenue NW from I Street NW to H Street NW
�� 16th Street NW from I Street NW to H Street NW
�� Vermont Avenue NW from I Street NW to H Street NW
�� 15th Street from I Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 14th Street from I Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� New York Avenue NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� 13th Street NW from I Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 12th Street from F Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 11th Street NW from F Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 10th Street NW from F Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 9th Street from F Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 8th Street NW from F Street NW to D Street NW
�� 7th Street from F Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 6th Street from F Street NW to Maryland Avenue SW
�� 5th Street from D Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 4th Street from D Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 3rd Street from D Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
Capitol Hill: Road closures on Capitol Hill will be instituted by the U.S. Capitol Police in
cooperation with the Metropolitan Police Department. Access to the perimeter will be
restricted to properly authorized and credentialed personnel only. No public parking will
be provided. The following street closures will go into effect starting at 5 a.m. on
Tuesday, January 20, 2009:
�� Louisiana Avenue between Columbus Circle and Constitution Avenue NW
�� Delaware Avenue between Columbus Circle and D Street NE
�� First Street between Columbus Circle and D Street NE
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�� North Capitol Street NW between E Street and Louisiana Avenue
�� E Street between New Jersey Avenue and North Capitol Street NW
�� New Jersey Avenue NW between E Street and Louisiana Avenue NW
�� D Street between Louisiana Avenue NW and Second Street NE
�� First Street NW between D Street NW and Louisiana Avenue NW
�� C Street NW between First Street and Louisiana Avenue NW
�� Second Street NW between C Street and Constitution Avenue NW
�� Second Street NE between Massachusetts Avenue NE and C Street SE
�� C Street SE between Second Street SE and First Street SE
�� First Street SE between C Street and D Street SE
�� D Street between First Street SE and Washington Avenue SW
�� Washington Avenue SW between D Street SW, and Independence Avenue SW
�� Independence Avenue SW between Second Street SW and Third Street NW
�� Third Street between SW Freeway and Constitution Avenue NW
�� Constitution Avenue NW between Second Street NW and Third Street NW
Streets will reopen once the parade concludes at 5 p.m.
Charter Bus Parking Zones: Tour bus parking is available at RFK Stadium and
designated zones within the District. Specific zones and road closures are posted on the
District’s Inauguration web site at www.gettingthere.dc.gov. Streets around the bus
parking areas will be closed to private automobile traffic and will be posted as
Emergency No Parking zones beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday January, 19, 2009.
Generally, these areas include:
�� RFK Stadium
�� 12th Street NW to 22nd Street and K Street NW to P Street NW
�� First Street NE to 6th Street NW and New York Avenue to H Street NW
�� Designated areas in Southwest and Southeast
Virginia Vehicular Restrictions
All vehicular road restrictions will be coordinated between the Virginia State Police, the
Virginia Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions. On January 20, 2009,
personal vehicles will not be permitted into Washington, D.C., from Virginia.
�� I-395 north will be closed to general traffic. As a result, northbound I-95 traffic
will be diverted onto I-495 North (Inner Loop) or I-495/I-95 East (Outer Loop) at
the Springfield interchange.
�� Eastbound I-66 lanes east of the Capital Beltway/I-495 will be closed to general
traffic. Eastbound traffic on I-66 will also be diverted onto I-495
�� Only authorized vehicles – emergency vehicles, buses, taxis and for-hire limos -
will be permitted on I-395 North and I-66 East within the Beltway.
�� Memorial Bridge will be open to pedestrian traffic only. No motor vehicles will
be permitted to cross the bridges.
�� Key Bridge is restricted to mass transit only
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�� Chain Bridge is restricted to authorized vehicles and mass transit only, no charter
buses.
�� The Woodrow Wilson and the American Legion bridges will have no traffic
restrictions.
�� North Washington Street at Montgomery Street (City of Alexandria City) to
Reagan National Airport will be closed.
U.S. Park Police Closures
The following vehicular road closures will be coordinated by the U.S. Park Police. On
January 20, 2009:
�� The George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed in both directions
from I-495 to the 14th Street Bridge.
�� Buses and authorized vehicles traveling to Washington Reagan National Airport
via I-395 may exit onto southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway for
the airport only. All other traffic will need to use Route 1 or mass transit to access
the airport.
�� Buses and authorized vehicles will be allowed to exit Washington Reagan
National Airport onto northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to
enter the District of Columbia via the 14th Street Bridge. All other traffic will be
allowed to exit the airport via Route 1 or southbound George Washington
Memorial Parkway.
Maryland Transportation Information
While there are no anticipated road closures or restrictions in Maryland, officials are
discouraging individuals from driving into the District and encouraging the use of mass
transit. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration is
supporting Inaugural activities by:
�� Conducting extended emergency traffic patrols along interstate and primary
highways approaching the National Capital Region
�� Providing real time traffic public information by means of Dynamic Message
Signs (DMS), Highway Advisory Radios (HAR), and CHART (Coordinated
Highways Action Response Team) on the Web
�� Assisting motorists and removing abandoned and disabled vehicles from travel
lanes and reporting on travel conditions
�� Providing traffic control support to conduct ramp closures and other operations
warranted to maintain traffic
�� Log onto www.marylandtransportation.com for transit and travel information
Public Transportation
Public transportation to all Inaugural events is encouraged as many streets in and around
the Capitol and the Mall area and bridges into/out of the city will be closed to private
automobiles for much of the day.
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Metrorail will operate rush hour service for 17 consecutive hours on January 20, from 4
a.m. to 9 p.m., and will operate on a non-rush hour schedule for two extra hours until 2
a.m. As Metrorail will be operating rush-hour service, it will charge peak fares
throughout the day. Due to security measures, the Archives-Navy Memorial/Penn
Quarter Metrorail station on Metro's Green and Yellow Lines and the Smithsonian
Metrorail station on the Blue and Orange lines, will be closed all day on Inauguration
Day, Tuesday, January 20.
Metro’s commemorative One-Day Pass with a special Inauguration design is currently
being sold for $10 online or $7.80 at Metro sales offices and fare vending machines. The
cost of the passes will be $10 at all sales locations on January 20. People should
purchase their farecards, One-Day Passes or SmarTrip cards in advance of Inauguration
Day if possible to avoid the lines.
Metro has about 60,000 parking spaces in 29 lots and 22 garages throughout the
Washington region for private motorists to park on Inauguration Day. Metro will charge
$4 cash only for motorists as they pull in to park in its lots. The Minnesota Avenue
Metrorail station parking lot is closed to the public and is only available for Metro
employees who will be working on Inauguration Day.
Metrobus will be operating on a modified Saturday schedule from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
Inauguration Day. However, with street closures around the National Mall and
Pennsylvania Avenue for the parade, all Metrobuses will be prepared for detours. Bus
riders are encouraged to plan significant extra time to travel through these areas.
MetroAccess will operate identical hours to Metrorail and Metrobus during Inauguration
Weekend and through Inauguration Day. MetroAccess customers are encouraged to plan
significant extra time to travel due to increased traffic throughout the service area. Street
closures around the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue for the Inauguration and
parade on Inauguration Day will mean that MetroAccess vehicles will only be able to
drop off customers several blocks from the Inauguration and parade route. MetroAccess
vehicles will not be permitted access to streets that are closed. All MetroAccess users
should be prepared for detours. MetroAccess customers must reserve their trips by 4:30
p.m. the day prior to travel.
People planning to use Metro during the four days of Inaugural activities can sign up for
special e-alerts on Metro’s Web site at www.wmata.com/inauguration. E-alerts will be
issued when Metro has news relating to service for the Inauguration and when there may
be service disruptions.
Charter Vehicles
Transportation and security planners anticipate up to 10,000 private buses carrying
500,000 participants to Washington, D.C., for the Inaugural events. DDOT has
designated parking zones for buses throughout the metro area. From these areas, riders
will be able to walk, take Metro or, in limited cases, take shuttle buses to the Inaugural
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events. Charter buses will not be able to park and/or drop off passengers at any Metro
station in Washington D.C., Virginia, or Maryland.
All those who plan to travel the District of Columbia during Inauguration Week via
chartered buses, motor carriers, etc., must obtain a Trip Permit from the District
Department of Motor Vehicles and must sign up for a parking pass at designated parking
sites. Registration for permit and parking for charter buses must be completed no later
than Thursday, January 15, 2009. No registrations will be accepted after this date.
Additional information and registration is available at www.bus.dc.gov.
Pedestrian Routes
The following access points have been identified as pedestrian-only routes to the National
Mall:
�� E Street NE from Massachusetts Avenue NE to 3rd Street NW
�� 7th Street SW from D Street SW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 19th Street NW from K Street NW to DuPont Circle NW
�� 3rd Street Tunnel (I-395) from New York Avenue NW to SE/SW Freeway
�� Arlington Memorial Bridge from Virginia, around Lincoln Circle to Independence
Avenue SW
�� East Capitol Street NE to North Carolina SE to New Jersey Avenue SE to I Street
SE
The following access points have been identified as pedestrian-only routes to the
Inaugural Parade:
�� 6th Street NW from K Street NW to P Street NW
�� 13th Street NW from K Street NW to Logan Circle NW
�� East Capitol Street NE to Massachusetts Avenue NE
�� Arlington Memorial Bridge from Virginia, around Lincoln Circle to Henry Bacon
Drive NW
Bicycle Parking
Free valet bicycle parking will be provided in designated areas north and south of the
event perimeter. Additional information may be found at www.gettingthere.dc.gov.
Inaugural Balls
There will be 10 official Inaugural balls, hosted at the Washington Convention Center,
the National Building Museum, Union Station, the D.C. Armory and the Washington
Hilton. Emergency No Parking zones and some road closures will be in effect near each
of these locations.
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Online Information
Additional information is available online for residents of the District, Virginia and
Maryland, as well as charter operators, through the following websites:
�� DDOT – www.gettingthere.dc.gov
�� Maryland Department of Transportation – www.marylandtransportation.com
�� Virginia State Police – http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Inauguration_2009.shtm
�� Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority – www.wmata.com
In addition, Inaugural information is available on the following sites to help those
planning to attend the inaugural events:
�� Presidential Inaugural Committee – www.pic2009.org
�� D.C. Presidential Inaugural Committee – www.inauguration.dc.gov
�� Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies –
www.inaugural.senate.gov
�� Armed Force2009 Presidential Inaugural Law Enforcement and
Public Safety Public Affairs Subcommittee Announces
Joint Transportation Plan
January 7, 2009
JIC-01
Contact: District Department of Transportation, 202-671-3490
Virginia State Police, 804-674-2789
Maryland State Highway Administration, 410-545-0303
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 202- 962-1051
U.S. Capitol Police, 202-224-1677
U.S. Park Police, 202-619-7163
U.S. Secret Service, 202-406-5708
(Washington, D.C.) – Events and activities celebrating the 56th Presidential Inauguration
will take place beginning on Saturday, January 17, 2009, through Wednesday, January
21, 2009, with the swearing-in scheduled for Tuesday, January 20.
Security and transportation plans for the Inaugural have been developed by a partnership
of local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies, including the
District Department of Transportation (DDOT), the District of Columbia Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Agency, the Washington Metropolitan Area
Transit Authority, the Virginia State Police, the Maryland Department of Transportation,
the United States Secret Service, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department
(MPD), the United States Capitol Police and the United States Park Police.
This transportation plan provides the general outlines for road closures, vehicular
restricted zones, public transportation, charter vehicles and pedestrian routes. Additional
information is available online for residents of the District, Virginia and Maryland, as
well as charter operators, through the websites listed at the end of this plan. Additions to
this plan may be made prior to the Inaugural and will be updated on these websites.
Specific questions regarding this transportation plan should be directed to the
participating agencies as identified.
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Access into Washington, D.C. will be limited on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The
following is a summary of routes and their status that day:
�� 14th Street Bridge – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Roosevelt Bridge – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Memorial Bridge – Restricted to Pedestrians and Emergency Vehicles Only
�� Key Bridge – Restricted to Mass Transit Only
�� Chain Bridge - Restricted to Authorized Vehicles and Mass Transit Only, no
charter buses.
�� South Capitol Street Bridge – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Southeast/Southwest Freeway – Restricted to Emergency Vehicles Only
�� Rock Creek Parkway – Open to traffic from Beach Drive to Virginia Avenue NW
(Holiday traffic schedule in effect throughout the park)
�� Clara Barton Parkway operating under Holiday schedule (2 way traffic all day)
�� 11th Street Bridges – Restricted to Buses and Authorized Vehicles Only
�� Sousa Bridge – Open to all traffic from east of the river to security checkpoint in
Capitol Hill; Barney Circle closed to all vehicles
�� East Capitol Street – Open to all traffic but roadways around RFK will be filled
with tour buses
�� Benning Road – Open to all traffic
�� New York Avenue – Open to all traffic
�� 3rd Street Tunnel – Closed to all vehicular traffic and restricted to pedestrian use
only.
Authorized vehicles include taxicabs and limousines with valid licenses.
Washington, D.C. Vehicular Restrictions
Vehicle Restricted Zone: Vehicular road closures in Washington, D.C. will be instituted
by the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police. Extensive road closures
and vehicle restricted zones will be established in Washington, D.C. Beginning at 3 p.m.
on Monday, January 19, through 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, all of the following
areas will be posted as Emergency No Parking. From 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
January 20, many of these areas will be posted by law enforcement personnel and
vehicular traffic will be limited to residents with government issued identification
(driver’s license) or vehicle registration showing residency inside the restricted area, or to
vehicles conducting essential business within the restricted area.
�� K Street NW from Washington Circle to 12th Street NW
�� Washington Circle from K Street NW to 23rd Street NW
�� Pennsylvania Avenue NW from Washington Circle to the U S Capitol
�� I Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 11th Street NW
�� H Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� G Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� F Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� E Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
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�� Virginia Avenue from 23rd Street NW to 2nd SW
�� D Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 1st Street NW
�� C Street NW from 23rd Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� Constitution Avenue from 23rd Street NW to 2nd Street NE
�� Madison Dr. NW from 15th Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� Jefferson Dr. SW from 15th Street SW to 3rd Street SW
�� Independence Avenue from 23rd Street SW to 2nd Street SE
�� C Street SW from 7th Street SW to 2nd Street SW
�� D Street SW from 7th Street SW to 2nd Street SW
�� E Street SW from 7th Street SW to 2nd Street SW
�� Maryland Avenue SW from 7th Street SW to the U S Capitol
�� 23rd Street from Washington Circle NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 22nd Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 21st Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 20th Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 19th Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 18th Street NW from K Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 17th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� Connecticut Avenue NW from K Street NW to H Street NW
�� 16th Street NW from K Street NW to H Street NW
�� Vermont Avenue NW from K Street NW to H Street NW
�� 15th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 14th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� New York Avenue NW from 18th Street NW to 11th Street NW
�� 13th Street NW from K Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 12th Street from K Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 11th Street NW from K Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 10th Street NW from H Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 9th Street from H Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 8th Street NW from H Street NW to D Street NW
�� 7th Street from H Street NW to E Street SW
�� 6th Street from H Street NW to E Street SW
�� 5th Street from H Street NW to D Street NW
�� 4th Street from H Street NW to E Street SW
�� 3rd Street from Massachusetts Avenue NW to E Street SW
�� Henry Bacon Dr. NW from the Lincoln Memorial to Constitution Avenue NW
�� Daniel French Dr. SW from the Lincoln Memorial to Independence Avenue SW
�� Ohio Drive from Independence Avenue through West Potomac and East Potomac
Parks
�� Buckeye Drive in East Potomac Park
�� West Basin Drive
�� East Basin Drive
�� Parkway Drive from Rock Creek Parkway to Lincoln Memorial Circle
�� Maine Avenue from East Basin Drive to Independence Avenue
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Vehicular Road Closures: In addition to above listed Emergency No Parking and vehicle
restricted areas, from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, the following roads will
be closed and off limits to vehicles without a law enforcement escort:
�� Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 18th Street NW to the U S Capitol
�� I Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� H Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� G Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� F Street NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� E Street NW from 18th Street NW to 6th Street NW
�� D Street NW from 18th Street NW to 6th Street NW
�� C Street from 18th Street NW to 2nd Street NE
�� Constitution Avenue from 17th Street NW to 2nd Street NE
�� Madison Dr. NW from 15th Street NW to 3rd Street NW
�� Jefferson Dr. SW from 15th Street SW to 3rd Street SW
�� Independence Avenue from 14th Street SW to 2nd Street NE
�� Maryland Avenue SW from 6th Street SW to the U S Capitol
�� 17th Street from I Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� Connecticut Avenue NW from I Street NW to H Street NW
�� 16th Street NW from I Street NW to H Street NW
�� Vermont Avenue NW from I Street NW to H Street NW
�� 15th Street from I Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 14th Street from I Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� New York Avenue NW from 18th Street NW to 12th Street NW
�� 13th Street NW from I Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 12th Street from F Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 11th Street NW from F Street NW to Pennsylvania Avenue NW
�� 10th Street NW from F Street NW to Constitution Avenue NW
�� 9th Street from F Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 8th Street NW from F Street NW to D Street NW
�� 7th Street from F Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 6th Street from F Street NW to Maryland Avenue SW
�� 5th Street from D Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 4th Street from D Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 3rd Street from D Street NW to Independence Avenue SW
Capitol Hill: Road closures on Capitol Hill will be instituted by the U.S. Capitol Police in
cooperation with the Metropolitan Police Department. Access to the perimeter will be
restricted to properly authorized and credentialed personnel only. No public parking will
be provided. The following street closures will go into effect starting at 5 a.m. on
Tuesday, January 20, 2009:
�� Louisiana Avenue between Columbus Circle and Constitution Avenue NW
�� Delaware Avenue between Columbus Circle and D Street NE
�� First Street between Columbus Circle and D Street NE
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�� North Capitol Street NW between E Street and Louisiana Avenue
�� E Street between New Jersey Avenue and North Capitol Street NW
�� New Jersey Avenue NW between E Street and Louisiana Avenue NW
�� D Street between Louisiana Avenue NW and Second Street NE
�� First Street NW between D Street NW and Louisiana Avenue NW
�� C Street NW between First Street and Louisiana Avenue NW
�� Second Street NW between C Street and Constitution Avenue NW
�� Second Street NE between Massachusetts Avenue NE and C Street SE
�� C Street SE between Second Street SE and First Street SE
�� First Street SE between C Street and D Street SE
�� D Street between First Street SE and Washington Avenue SW
�� Washington Avenue SW between D Street SW, and Independence Avenue SW
�� Independence Avenue SW between Second Street SW and Third Street NW
�� Third Street between SW Freeway and Constitution Avenue NW
�� Constitution Avenue NW between Second Street NW and Third Street NW
Streets will reopen once the parade concludes at 5 p.m.
Charter Bus Parking Zones: Tour bus parking is available at RFK Stadium and
designated zones within the District. Specific zones and road closures are posted on the
District’s Inauguration web site at www.gettingthere.dc.gov. Streets around the bus
parking areas will be closed to private automobile traffic and will be posted as
Emergency No Parking zones beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday January, 19, 2009.
Generally, these areas include:
�� RFK Stadium
�� 12th Street NW to 22nd Street and K Street NW to P Street NW
�� First Street NE to 6th Street NW and New York Avenue to H Street NW
�� Designated areas in Southwest and Southeast
Virginia Vehicular Restrictions
All vehicular road restrictions will be coordinated between the Virginia State Police, the
Virginia Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions. On January 20, 2009,
personal vehicles will not be permitted into Washington, D.C., from Virginia.
�� I-395 north will be closed to general traffic. As a result, northbound I-95 traffic
will be diverted onto I-495 North (Inner Loop) or I-495/I-95 East (Outer Loop) at
the Springfield interchange.
�� Eastbound I-66 lanes east of the Capital Beltway/I-495 will be closed to general
traffic. Eastbound traffic on I-66 will also be diverted onto I-495
�� Only authorized vehicles – emergency vehicles, buses, taxis and for-hire limos -
will be permitted on I-395 North and I-66 East within the Beltway.
�� Memorial Bridge will be open to pedestrian traffic only. No motor vehicles will
be permitted to cross the bridges.
�� Key Bridge is restricted to mass transit only
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�� Chain Bridge is restricted to authorized vehicles and mass transit only, no charter
buses.
�� The Woodrow Wilson and the American Legion bridges will have no traffic
restrictions.
�� North Washington Street at Montgomery Street (City of Alexandria City) to
Reagan National Airport will be closed.
U.S. Park Police Closures
The following vehicular road closures will be coordinated by the U.S. Park Police. On
January 20, 2009:
�� The George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed in both directions
from I-495 to the 14th Street Bridge.
�� Buses and authorized vehicles traveling to Washington Reagan National Airport
via I-395 may exit onto southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway for
the airport only. All other traffic will need to use Route 1 or mass transit to access
the airport.
�� Buses and authorized vehicles will be allowed to exit Washington Reagan
National Airport onto northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to
enter the District of Columbia via the 14th Street Bridge. All other traffic will be
allowed to exit the airport via Route 1 or southbound George Washington
Memorial Parkway.
Maryland Transportation Information
While there are no anticipated road closures or restrictions in Maryland, officials are
discouraging individuals from driving into the District and encouraging the use of mass
transit. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration is
supporting Inaugural activities by:
�� Conducting extended emergency traffic patrols along interstate and primary
highways approaching the National Capital Region
�� Providing real time traffic public information by means of Dynamic Message
Signs (DMS), Highway Advisory Radios (HAR), and CHART (Coordinated
Highways Action Response Team) on the Web
�� Assisting motorists and removing abandoned and disabled vehicles from travel
lanes and reporting on travel conditions
�� Providing traffic control support to conduct ramp closures and other operations
warranted to maintain traffic
�� Log onto www.marylandtransportation.com for transit and travel information
Public Transportation
Public transportation to all Inaugural events is encouraged as many streets in and around
the Capitol and the Mall area and bridges into/out of the city will be closed to private
automobiles for much of the day.
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Metrorail will operate rush hour service for 17 consecutive hours on January 20, from 4
a.m. to 9 p.m., and will operate on a non-rush hour schedule for two extra hours until 2
a.m. As Metrorail will be operating rush-hour service, it will charge peak fares
throughout the day. Due to security measures, the Archives-Navy Memorial/Penn
Quarter Metrorail station on Metro's Green and Yellow Lines and the Smithsonian
Metrorail station on the Blue and Orange lines, will be closed all day on Inauguration
Day, Tuesday, January 20.
Metro’s commemorative One-Day Pass with a special Inauguration design is currently
being sold for $10 online or $7.80 at Metro sales offices and fare vending machines. The
cost of the passes will be $10 at all sales locations on January 20. People should
purchase their farecards, One-Day Passes or SmarTrip cards in advance of Inauguration
Day if possible to avoid the lines.
Metro has about 60,000 parking spaces in 29 lots and 22 garages throughout the
Washington region for private motorists to park on Inauguration Day. Metro will charge
$4 cash only for motorists as they pull in to park in its lots. The Minnesota Avenue
Metrorail station parking lot is closed to the public and is only available for Metro
employees who will be working on Inauguration Day.
Metrobus will be operating on a modified Saturday schedule from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
Inauguration Day. However, with street closures around the National Mall and
Pennsylvania Avenue for the parade, all Metrobuses will be prepared for detours. Bus
riders are encouraged to plan significant extra time to travel through these areas.
MetroAccess will operate identical hours to Metrorail and Metrobus during Inauguration
Weekend and through Inauguration Day. MetroAccess customers are encouraged to plan
significant extra time to travel due to increased traffic throughout the service area. Street
closures around the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue for the Inauguration and
parade on Inauguration Day will mean that MetroAccess vehicles will only be able to
drop off customers several blocks from the Inauguration and parade route. MetroAccess
vehicles will not be permitted access to streets that are closed. All MetroAccess users
should be prepared for detours. MetroAccess customers must reserve their trips by 4:30
p.m. the day prior to travel.
People planning to use Metro during the four days of Inaugural activities can sign up for
special e-alerts on Metro’s Web site at www.wmata.com/inauguration. E-alerts will be
issued when Metro has news relating to service for the Inauguration and when there may
be service disruptions.
Charter Vehicles
Transportation and security planners anticipate up to 10,000 private buses carrying
500,000 participants to Washington, D.C., for the Inaugural events. DDOT has
designated parking zones for buses throughout the metro area. From these areas, riders
will be able to walk, take Metro or, in limited cases, take shuttle buses to the Inaugural
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events. Charter buses will not be able to park and/or drop off passengers at any Metro
station in Washington D.C., Virginia, or Maryland.
All those who plan to travel the District of Columbia during Inauguration Week via
chartered buses, motor carriers, etc., must obtain a Trip Permit from the District
Department of Motor Vehicles and must sign up for a parking pass at designated parking
sites. Registration for permit and parking for charter buses must be completed no later
than Thursday, January 15, 2009. No registrations will be accepted after this date.
Additional information and registration is available at www.bus.dc.gov.
Pedestrian Routes
The following access points have been identified as pedestrian-only routes to the National
Mall:
�� E Street NE from Massachusetts Avenue NE to 3rd Street NW
�� 7th Street SW from D Street SW to Independence Avenue SW
�� 19th Street NW from K Street NW to DuPont Circle NW
�� 3rd Street Tunnel (I-395) from New York Avenue NW to SE/SW Freeway
�� Arlington Memorial Bridge from Virginia, around Lincoln Circle to Independence
Avenue SW
�� East Capitol Street NE to North Carolina SE to New Jersey Avenue SE to I Street
SE
The following access points have been identified as pedestrian-only routes to the
Inaugural Parade:
�� 6th Street NW from K Street NW to P Street NW
�� 13th Street NW from K Street NW to Logan Circle NW
�� East Capitol Street NE to Massachusetts Avenue NE
�� Arlington Memorial Bridge from Virginia, around Lincoln Circle to Henry Bacon
Drive NW
Bicycle Parking
Free valet bicycle parking will be provided in designated areas north and south of the
event perimeter. Additional information may be found at www.gettingthere.dc.gov.
Inaugural Balls
There will be 10 official Inaugural balls, hosted at the Washington Convention Center,
the National Building Museum, Union Station, the D.C. Armory and the Washington
Hilton. Emergency No Parking zones and some road closures will be in effect near each
of these locations.
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Online Information
Additional information is available online for residents of the District, Virginia and
Maryland, as well as charter operators, through the following websites:
�� DDOT – www.gettingthere.dc.gov
�� Maryland Department of Transportation – www.marylandtransportation.com
�� Virginia State Police – http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Inauguration_2009.shtm
�� Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority – www.wmata.com
In addition, Inaugural information is available on the following sites to help those
planning to attend the inaugural events:
�� Presidential Inaugural Committee – www.pic2009.org
�� D.C. Presidential Inaugural Committee – www.inauguration.dc.gov
�� Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies –
www.inaugural.senate.gov
�� Armed Forces Inaugural Committee – www.afic.northcom.mil
�� United States Secret Service – www.secretservice.gov
###s Inaugural Committee – www.afic.northcom.mil
�� United States Secret Service – www.secretservice.gov
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[waterguy]

I'm glad I'm here, wish I was on the rock

[Gromit]

Seriopusly... TRAIN. I wouldn't even THINK of driving a car. So much will be closed and you will never get there.

Here's the latest release from the VA Department if Rail & Public Transportation:

Virginians and Visitors Have Multiple Transit Options
for Inauguration Day
Virginia Provides Free Bus Service to Metrorail on Jan. 20, 2009
RICHMOND, VA., January 12, 2009 - The Virginia Department of Rail and Public
Transportation (DRPT), Virginia State Police and Virginia Department of Transportation today
announced that transit details are now available for people traveling through Virginia to
Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2009.
Since personal vehicles are restricted from traveling from Virginia into Washington, D.C., on
Inauguration Day, motorists planning to drive or carpool to the event must use an alternative
form of transportation to enter the city.
Virginia has the following public transportation options available for access into Washington on
January 20, 2009:
• Reserve a ticket on Virginia Railway Express (VRE) or Amtrak for service into
Washington, D.C., and drive to the appropriate rail station
• Drive to a Northern Virginia Metrorail station and take Metrorail into the city
• Drive to a local bus stop that offers free service to Metrorail
• Drive to a local bus stop that offers free shuttle service to a pedestrian bridge
• Drive to a park-and-ride lot to be served by transit and take a shuttle bus to Metrorail
• Hire a taxi or other for-hire vehicle for service into the city
• Reserve a seat on a charter bus
Metrorail, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Amtrak are the primary transportation choices for
travel from Virginia to Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day. A key feature of the
Commonwealth’s plan is that all Virginia bus routes that serve Metrorail stations will provide free
service for the day.
“Providing free bus service to Metrorail will make travel easier and encourage more people to
take advantage of Virginia’s transit options on Inauguration Day. The normal flow of
transportation into Washington, D.C. has been adjusted for January 20 to help accommodate a
significant increase in traffic, so it’s important for travelers to review the choices available,
create a detailed plan and stay tuned for transportation updates as we get closer to the event,”
said DRPT’s Chief of Public Transportation, Corey Hill.
Bus Service and Metrorail Options
Virginia transit operators will operate service on Inauguration Day, but many systems will have a
modified schedule. For transportation into Washington, D.C., bus operators will primarily provide
service to Metrorail stations, where travelers can transfer to Metrorail for transportation into the
city. Some operators are also providing bus service to bridges that are accessible for
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pedestrians to walk into the District. The Memorial Bridge, Chain Bridge and Key Bridge will be
open for pedestrian and bike access on January 20.
Bus service will also be provided to Metrorail from designated park-and-ride lots in Northern
Virginia. Motorists traveling to park-and-ride lots are encouraged to carpool to maximize parking
availability and to help manage highway congestion near the lots. Lots will fill up quickly, so plan
to arrive early. Some transit operators will begin operating service as early as 4 a.m. on January
20. Not all park-and-ride lots will be served by transit on Inauguration Day. Contact transit
operators to confirm service availability.
All Virginia bus routes that serve Metrorail stations, pedestrian access points and park-and-ride
lots in Northern Virginia will be free on Inauguration Day. For those who must drive to access
transit, parking is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis.
In addition, Metrobus is offering free shuttle bus service from Virginia directly into Washington,
D.C.
Metrorail will operate between 4 a.m. on January 20 and 2 a.m. on January 21, with rush hour
service between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Inauguration Day. Metrorail will charge peak fare during
rush hour service and standard fare at other times. Visit www.wmata.com for additional
information.
Listings for Northern Virginia transit operators by locality and designated park-and-ride lots are
available online at www.vsp.state.va.us/Inauguration_2009.shtm. Hours of operation, schedules
and routes may vary by transit operator. Please visit operator Web sites or contact transit
operators by phone for detailed information.
Passenger Rail Options
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will initiate service routes into Washington, D.C. at 5:05 a.m.
and will initiate return trip trains at 1:30 p.m. on Inauguration Day. Tickets are available through
mail-order only and must be reserved in advance. No one will be permitted to purchase VRE
tickets at VRE stations on Inauguration Day. Visit www.vre.org for additional information.
Currently, Amtrak trains from Virginia to Washington, D.C., that will serve the Inauguration Day
events are sold out. Tickets may become available as reservations change. Visit
www.amtrak.com for additional information.
Planning Ahead
Creating a personal transportation plan is essential to ensure the safest and most efficient travel
experience in the Northern Virginia region on Inauguration Day. Travelers should take the
following steps to create a transportation plan:
• Consider the transportation choices and choose the best option.
• Visit the transit/rail operator Web site or call to determine schedules, routes and fares.
• Create an itinerary with route numbers/names, pick-up locations and times, fares,
transfer locations and drop-off locations for both your destination and return trip.
• Determine the round-trip fare (if applicable) and follow the transit/rail operator’s
instructions for fare collection. For example, some services require exact change.
• Consult transit/rail operator guidelines regarding acceptable carry-on items.
• Check the transit/rail operator Web site frequently for changes and adjust your itinerary
accordingly.
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Those in the Northern Virginia region not attending Inauguration activities should anticipate and
plan for significant traffic congestion and delays. Those needing to travel are encouraged to also
seek alternate means of transportation or alternate traffic routes. Local Web sites should be
checked in advance for city and county road closures and traffic restrictions.
Employers in the Capitol region are encouraged to consider offering telework, flex time and/or
other leave options for their employees on January 20.
More Virginia-specific Inauguration information is available on the Virginia State Police Web site
at www.vsp.state.va.us/Inauguration_2009.shtm.
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[Nancy_B]

Train is booked, Gromit. Thank you for all the great information. Looking forward to a fun weekend with my friends. Is it Friday yet?