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Commercial Bus Restrictions On U.S. Capitol Grounds

The following security measures will be implemented as part of continued efforts by the U.S. Capitol Police to enhance security within the Capitol complex.  These measures are precautionary, and are not predicated on any known threats.

Effective Saturday, June 9, 2007, all commercial buses will be prohibited from accessing the following areas on U.S. Capitol Grounds.  This policy does not affect public transit buses, or sight seeing trolleys:

·         Independence Ave., between Washington Ave., SW and 2^nd Street, SE

·         Constitution Ave., between Louisiana Ave., NW and 2^nd Street, NE

·         1^st Street between D Street, NE and D Street, SE

·         1^st Street between Maryland Ave., and Independence Ave., SW

·         2^nd Street between D Street, NE and D Street, SE

Tour bus operators must adhere to the following vehicle regulations:

Tour buses may ENTER U.S. Capitol Grounds at:

·         3^rd and Maryland Ave., SW

·         3^rd and Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Tour buses may EXIT U.S. Capitol Grounds at:

·         3^rd and Maryland Ave., SW

·         3^rd and Pennsylvania Ave., NW

·         1^st and Louisiana Ave., NW

LOADING and UNLOADING of passengers MUST occur at the east curb of:

·         1^st and Maryland Ave., SW (east curb of Garfield Circle)

·         1^st St., SW/NW between Pennsylvania and Maryland Avenues

·         1^st and Pennsylvania Ave., NW (east curb of Peace Circle)

Traversing Constitution Avenue, Independence Avenue or First Street and Second Street, NE/SE in front of the U.S. Capitol is prohibited.  Tour bus standing, idling or parking is not permitted.  Vehicular Security Checkpoints may be activated at any time without notice.  Please follow police directions, posted street signs, and/or illuminated message boards to facilitate your visit to the U.S. Capitol.

Additional recorded information can be obtained by calling the U.S. Capitol Police Bulletin Board at 202-228-1725, or by emailing askuscp@cap-police.senate.gov. 

If there are any questions about these events or security procedures, you may contact the United States Capitol Police Public Information Office at 202-224-1677.

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