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President Obama

January 20, 2009 / / Comments Off on President Obama

Farewell President Bush. An exciting day today as Barack Obama is sworn in as America’s 44th president. Watching the news on TV – it appears Washington is overcome with optimism and hope today as millions head to the capital to witness the historic event. Local TV stations KCRG and KWWL have sent reporters to DC and are frequently updating their blogs. It’s interesting to see the behind the scenes of the local journalists and how little they are operating off of.

> KCRG-TV9 – Bruce Aune and co. in DC
> KWWL – Lauren Squires in DC

Inauguration Day Mobility in DC

January 14, 2009 / / 3 Comments

Extraordinary transportation measures have been planned for this coming Tuesday’s Inauguration in Washington, DC, to facilitate the record crowd that is expected to pack the city of Washington for Barack Obama’s swearing-in and subsequent celebrations. Numerous bridges and streets will be closed to auto traffic. Metro, Metrobus, and transit agencies in Maryland and Virginia will be operating increased and addition service. Still with increased service, transit alone will not be able to accommodate everyone. Biking or walking will end up being the best mode for many. It will be interesting to watch the success of transportation / mobility planning while welcoming in our new president.

More details:

> WMATA Metro: Plans for Inauguration Weekend
> Washington Post Inauguration Watch: Transportation
> BeyondDC: [Inauguration Day bridge closings]
> Track Twenty-Nine: Metro Plans for 1.6 Million Riders

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