Inauguration Day Traffic
Jan 18, 2017 | 5:42 am
#1
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Inauguration Day Traffic
If you are foolish enough to come to Washington for the inauguration (not a political comment, rather a comment on the traffic mess you will be getting yourself into), here are the myriad of traffic restrictions that run from January 18 to the 23rd.
https://mpdc.dc.gov/release/2017-pre...rtation-plan-0
A special non-traffic note: DC has very strict gun laws. Open carry is not permitted. Concealed carry MUST be with a D.C. Permit, no reciprocity with any other jurisdictions. In addition, there are Federal restrictions. No guns on the mall, in Federal buildings, or near any Inaugural activities. Basically, leave your guns at home. Oh, and don't bring those signs celebrating or decrying the event on sticks, either. The signs are ok, the sticks aren't. Basically, if law enforcement can conceive of it being used as a weapon, they're going to take it away from you.
Stay safe and sane out there.
https://mpdc.dc.gov/release/2017-pre...rtation-plan-0
A special non-traffic note: DC has very strict gun laws. Open carry is not permitted. Concealed carry MUST be with a D.C. Permit, no reciprocity with any other jurisdictions. In addition, there are Federal restrictions. No guns on the mall, in Federal buildings, or near any Inaugural activities. Basically, leave your guns at home. Oh, and don't bring those signs celebrating or decrying the event on sticks, either. The signs are ok, the sticks aren't. Basically, if law enforcement can conceive of it being used as a weapon, they're going to take it away from you.
Stay safe and sane out there.
Jan 18, 2017 | 7:05 am
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I don't know if this is the right place to put this q but--I live on Capitol Hill, not in the closure zones, and I land at BWI late Thursday night. I'm wondering if I should try to get on an earlier flight. Normally, I uber home from BWI, but I don't know when they plan to start surge pricing for the inauguration (and cursory googling hasn't found the answer). Am I in for a cluster? I have some flexibility and can do a free same day change.
Jan 18, 2017 | 9:04 am
#3
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On the plus side, Metro will start running earlier than usual, if it decides to not break down.
If you can get back before the Green/Yellow closes for the night, do it and take the shuttle to Greenbelt. Anticipate cluster.
I'm actually getting out of town early Friday morning, so I'm hoping the blue to DCA won't be too bad. But again, anticipating cluster.
Am I in for a cluster? I have some flexibility and can do a free same day change.
I'm actually getting out of town early Friday morning, so I'm hoping the blue to DCA won't be too bad. But again, anticipating cluster.
Jan 19, 2017 | 12:22 pm
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http://wjla.com/news/local/national-...auguration-day
WASHINGTON (ABC7) With rain istill in the forecast for Inauguration Day the National Park Service decided to make a change to their "no umbrella policy."
'Totes' style umbrellas that collapse will be allowed on the parade route and the National Mall for the day, but "long, non-collapsible umbrellas" will still be prohibited.
Jan 19, 2017 | 2:04 pm
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http://wjla.com/news/local/national-...auguration-day
WASHINGTON (ABC7) With rain istill in the forecast for Inauguration Day the National Park Service decided to make a change to their "no umbrella policy."
'Totes' style umbrellas that collapse will be allowed on the parade route and the National Mall for the day, but "long, non-collapsible umbrellas" will still be prohibited.
WASHINGTON (ABC7) With rain istill in the forecast for Inauguration Day the National Park Service decided to make a change to their "no umbrella policy."
'Totes' style umbrellas that collapse will be allowed on the parade route and the National Mall for the day, but "long, non-collapsible umbrellas" will still be prohibited.
Jan 20, 2017 | 7:55 am
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Washington [any flight disruptions due to President's inauguration?]
Out of pure interest (Quiet day at work!) and wishing to avoid any stir or even mention of political conversations please. But does anyone know if it's business as usual for BA/AA to IAD today?
As I read there's a no fly zone in place over parts of Washington due to the inauguration, does this limit the airports schedule...I wonder what the loads are like on the BA flights on this particular occasion...
As I read there's a no fly zone in place over parts of Washington due to the inauguration, does this limit the airports schedule...I wonder what the loads are like on the BA flights on this particular occasion...
Jan 20, 2017 | 8:01 am
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No-fly zones won't apply to regular scheduled flights.
However if any of those incoming flights have any issues (transponder/comms) they will have the USAF all over them and will be escorted well clear of the resltricted area.
However if any of those incoming flights have any issues (transponder/comms) they will have the USAF all over them and will be escorted well clear of the resltricted area.
Jan 20, 2017 | 8:09 am
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If you look up the NOTAMS for IAD you see this:
There are 8 more parts, but I'll spare you the details.
01/075 - AIRSPACE SEE FDC 7/2906 ZDC 91.141 VIP TFR. 20 JAN 14:00 2017 UNTIL 21 JAN 00:30
2017. CREATED: 10 JAN 18:34 2017
01/074 - AIRSPACE SEE FDC 7/2815 ZDC 91.141 VIP TFR. 21 JAN 14:00 2017 UNTIL 21 JAN 17:30
2017. CREATED: 10 JAN 18:24 2017
2017. CREATED: 10 JAN 18:34 2017
01/074 - AIRSPACE SEE FDC 7/2815 ZDC 91.141 VIP TFR. 21 JAN 14:00 2017 UNTIL 21 JAN 17:30
2017. CREATED: 10 JAN 18:24 2017
!FDC 7/2906 ZDC PART 1 OF 9 DC..AIRSPACE WASHINGTON, DC.. TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS. JANUARY 20, 2017. PURSUANT TO 49 USC 40103(B), THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) CLASSIFIES THE AIRSPACE DEFINED IN THIS NOTAM AS 'NATIONAL DEFENSE AIRSPACE'. PILOTS WHO DO NOT ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY BE INTERCEPTED, DETAINED AND INTERVIEWED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY PERSONNEL. ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ACTIONS MAY ALSO BE TAKEN AGAINST A PILOT WHO DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OR ANY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR PROCEDURES ANNOUNCED IN THIS NOTAM: A) THE FAA MAY TAKE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, INCLUDING IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTIES AND THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AIRMEN CERTIFICATES; OR B) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MAY PURSUE CRIMINAL CHARGES, INCLUDING CHARGES UNDER TITLE 49 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 46307; OR C) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MAY USE DEADLY FORCE AGAINST THE AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT, IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE AIRCRAFT POSES AN IMMINENT SECURITY THREAT. 1701201400-1701210030 END PART 1 OF 9
Jan 20, 2017 | 10:45 am
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I believe the hair spray prevents this from interfering with low flying aircraft in windy conditions and is also waterproof!
Jan 20, 2017 | 1:37 pm
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