Virginia State Police - Inauguration 2009

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How to Get Around

No personal (cars, SUVs, pickups, vans, etc.) vehicles allowed to drive into Washington, DC from Virginia on January 20, 2009. (more…)
VA-DC bridge restrictions begin 3 a.m. January 20, 2009 and end at 7 p.m. January 20, 2009. (more…)
HOV Restrictions (more…)
Authorized vehicles defined as buses, emergency vehicles, taxis, and for-hire limos and car services. (more…)
Those needing to travel into Washington, D.C. from Virginia are encouraged to use public transportation. Virginia offers free bus service to Metrorail and pedestrian bridges. (more…)

Check Virginia Traffic Conditions

Call 511 on your cell phone
Log onto http://www.511virginia.org
Highway Radio Advisory
- Tune to 1620 AM/KHz in Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, Central and Southwestern Virginia
- Tune to 610 AM/KHz in the Hampton Roads/Tidewater Region

Please note…911 and #77 on a cell phone should be used in emergency situations only.

Virginia Public Transportation Options

Virginia Park-and-Ride Lots Served by Transit Companies

Virginians and Visitors Multiple Transit Options for Inauguration Day (01-12-09)

Virginia Transit and Passenger Rail Operators – List & Contacts (more…)

Amtrak http://www.amtrak.com

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) http://www.vre.org – SOLD OUT (as of 01-15-09)
Northern Virginia & Washington, DC railway service

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) http://www.wmata.com
Metrorail & Metrobus transit services in Washington, DC, Virginia, & Maryland

Washington Metro Lines Map http://www.wmata.com/rail/maps/map.cfm
Source: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation http://www.drpt.virginia.gov

WALKING to the Inauguration: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/graphic/2009/01/10/GR2009011000154.html

Virginia Regional Traffic/Road Restrictions

VIRGINIA TRAFFIC UPDATES FOR INAUGURATION EVENT
VRE Sells Out; Authorized Vehicles Defined (1-15-09)

Pedestrian & Bike Information for Inauguration Day (1-10-09)

Virginia Inauguration Traffic Plan
VIRGINIA PREPARES FOR INAUGURATION TRAFFIC
Motorists urged to plan ahead, expect major delays (1-07-09)

Virginia-Maryland-DC Traffic Restrictions & Road Closures
2009 Presidential Inaugural Law Enforcement and Public Safety Public Affairs Subcommittee Announces Joint Transportation Plan (1-07-09)

Virginia Inaugural Event Traffic Map Approaching Washington, DC

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why close I-395 North and I-66 East inside the Beltway to authorized vehicles only? (more…)

Local Virginia Traffic/Road Restrictions

Arlington County, Va. Traffic Plan & Information
http://www.arlingtonva.us/Portals/Topics/AboutArlington/page67655.aspx

City of Alexandria, Va. Traffic Plan & Information
http://alexandriava.gov/index_quicklinks.aspx?id=18528

Fairfax County, Va. Traffic Plan & Information
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/inauguration

Maps

Inaugural Event Traffic Map Approaching Washington, DC

Official Virginia Road Map http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/maps-state.asp
Source: VA Department of Transportation

Online Transportation Information Map http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/prOTIM.asp
Source: VA Department of Transportation

Northern Virginia Map http://www.virginiadot.org/VDOT/Travel/asset_upload_file484_2314.pdf
Source: VA Department of Transportation

Charter Bus & Permitting

http://bus.dc.gov

Motor Coach Guide for the 56th Presidential Inauguration

Handicap/Disabled Accessibility

Handicap Accessibility http://inaugural.senate.gov/2009/accessibility.cfm

Weather

Up-to-Date Forecasts http://www.weather.gov