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