Bus Parking
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Events Calendar
Information on Balls, Galas, the Inaugural Parade, and the Swearing In Ceremony.
CITY SERVICES
Trash Collection
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19, 2009
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, DPW offices will be closed and most services will be suspended, including DPW trash and recycling collections and parking enforcement. All DPW services resume on Inauguration Day, Tuesday, January 20. Trash and recycling collections will continue to slide one day citywide for the rest of the week. For example, Monday trash and recycling collections will be made on Tuesday. In neighborhoods with twice-weekly trash collections, Monday and Thursday collections will be made Tuesday and Friday. Trash and recycling containers should be put out for collection no earlier than 6:30 pm the night before collection and removed from public space by 8 pm on the day(s) of collection.
Inauguration Day, Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Trash and recyclables:
Will be collected on Inauguration Day.
Parking enforcement:
Will occur in the vicinity of Inaugural activities as posted, as well as for bus stops, fire hydrants, and spaces designated with “No Parking Anytime” signs. There will be no rush hour or residential zone or enforcement.
Ft. Totten Trash Transfer Station:
Located at 4900 Bates Road, NE (open weekdays 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 8am to 3pm), will be open for residents to bring bulk trash.
If your vehicle is towed, call 311 or the District's Towing Control Dispatch Center at (202) 576-6071.
Neighborhood Patrol During Inaugural Activities
The members of the Metropolitan Police Department look forward to serving visitors to the nation’s capital and residents during the upcoming inaugural events. Learn more about what to expect at mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1242,q,566947.asp.
PARKING FAQs
Q. I’m planning on driving to the Inauguration. Will I be able to drive into the District and find parking?
A. Driving into the District on Inauguration Day will be very difficult. Most of the inbound bridges will be closed to normal traffic and motorists can expect heavy congestion on the city’s major thoroughfares. In addition, many parking spaces close to the National Mall will not be available or will be reserved for authorized vehicles. Therefore, we suggest that you plan to park in outlying locations and use Metro to access the event. A list of parking locations is available on www.inauguration.dc.gov.
Q. I live inside the designated security perimeter for the Inauguration. Will I be able to park on my street?
A. Yes, but once the Secret Service restricts access to the security areas on the morning of January 20, no unauthorized vehicles will be allowed in or out until the security restrictions are lifted.
Q. I live in one of the areas designated for bus parking. Will there be any street parking available in my neighborhood?
A. The District does not plan to park any charter buses in front of single family residences. However, there will be no parking allowed on non-residential streets and as a result it could be difficult to find open parking spaces.
Q. I live in one of the bus parking areas and I have a reserved parking space in my building. Will I be able to drive in and out of my garage on January 20?
A. If you have identification or other evidence to confirm your address, you will be allowed in and out of the bus parking areas but not if you reside in the hard perimeter.
Q. I work in one of the areas designated for bus parking. Will I be able to drive to my building?
A. No. Only authorized vehicles and buses will be allowed in the areas cordoned off for bus parking. In any case, driving into the city will be difficult and parking will be extremely limited. If you are working on January 20, please consider telecommuting if possible, or consider taking public transit or carpooling if you must travel into the District.
Q. Will residential zone parking restrictions be enforced on Inauguration Day?
A. January 20 is a District Government holiday and as a result there will be no rush hour or residential zone enforcement. However, motorists are reminded not to park in front of bus stops, fire hydrants and spaced designated with “No Parking Anytime” signs. In addition, there will be widespread parking restrictions and road closures in the vicinity of the Inaugural events and you should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs.
