The Inauguration: If You're Daring Enough to Go: Q&A

(PHOTO: Tom and Rob at the Capitol in November)
Tom and I will NOT be going to the Inauguration next Tuesday, even though I'd really like to be there. WHY? Because so many roads into Washington, DC are closed, and there's even a limitation now on the Beltway on the Maryland side of DC. All bridges from Northern VA are closed to civilian traffic, too. For ALL the road, bridge and street closures go to: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=780&sid=1574187. You really MUST take the Metro (if you can get to one, AND find parking). The following metro stops are recommended for general public guests:
-Red Line: Farragut North and Metro Center
-Blue and Orange Lines: Farragut West, Federal Center and Smithsonian
-Yellow and Green lines: L'Enfant Plaza and Archives
On Inauguration Day, for the parade, you WILL be searched. There are a LOT of restrictions about what you can bring (see the links below). No ticket is required (except for the bleachers). Access to the ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. SHARP. No camping out, no waiting earlier. PERIOD.
5 PAGES OF GENERAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERShttp://www.wtop.com/?sid=1566460&nid=25
For the District of Columbia’s 2009 Presidential Inauguration website.
www.inauguration.dc.gov/