We are having a wonderful time enjoying all of the Inaugural activities in Washington, D.C., and we’re happy to share some photos from The African Foundation Inaugural Ball.  http://tinyurl.com/77rx5q

View our photos from the We Are One Concert on the National Mall.  It was a wonderful event and a beautiful sight to see all the different people come together.  http://tinyurl.com/8xzomw

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has recently provided the following updates for those who will be traveling to the National Mall and around Washington, D.C.  Additional programming information and a link that provides on-line streaming of events is also listed below. 

Get to the Capitol

Use our interactive map to determine the closest subway or commuter rail station to your origination point.

Get to Your Seat

Download the PDF map to learn the best access point for you based on your ticket and the closest subway station or commuter rail station to that access point.

Prohibited Items

Know what items you cannot bring to the swearing-in ceremony.

Accessibility

We are working with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services to ensure that the 2009 Inaugural ceremonies are as accessible as possible.

The Program

See the entertainers and other participants in the swearing-in program.

Watch Online

Watch a live stream of the swearing-in ceremony at http://inaugural.senate.gov.

Travel options in and around Washington, D.C. will be very limited. Plan your route to and from events in advance and allow plenty of extra time due to extremely heavy traffic. Since driving around inauguration time will pose numerous difficulties consider using public transportation.From the Airports

• Motorists will only be able to drive to Reagan National Airport via Route 1 in Virginia. Possible alternatives to reach the Airport on January 20 are Metrorail*, taxicabs* and SuperShuttles*.

• Motorists coming to Dulles International may use the Airport Access Highway but will not be able to use Route 66 going eastbound toward Washington D.C. on January 20. Taxicabs*, SuperShuttles*, Washington Flyer Coach Service* and buses* will be able to use Route 66 eastbound.

• Baltimore Washington Airport authorities advise, “Travel on the road network in and out of the Washington, D.C. region will be extremely difficult on Inauguration Day.” MARC Trains provide service to the BWI Rail Station with free shuttles and will operate special reserved schedules on Inauguration Day. Commemorative tickets for reserved MARC service cost $25 (including round-trip passage and a commemorative program booklet).

On the Roads 

See Inauguration Day Road And Bridge Closures* for further information.

Metrorail’s Plan for Inauguration Weekend* – detailed information on getting around town using rail or bus. You can sign up for text alerts at this site.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee* – includes information on how to get tickets to events, how to become a volunteer for events, and even how to get a temporary job during the inauguration. You can sign up for email updates at this site.

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies* – provides information on 2009 inaugural events including swearing-in tickets, parade, balls, email updates and important key topics, such as accessibility, security, prohibited items, etc. You can sign up for email updates at this site.

 The U.S. Secret Service* – includes information on what you can expect on Inauguration Day and a list of items that will be prohibited and allowed into the security areas.

The District of Columbia’s Inauguration* – includes valuable information about the events surrounding the Presidential Inauguration, including lodging information, transportation, security measures and closures. You can sign up for text alerts at this site.

The Official Tourism Site of Washington, D.C.* – information on the presidential inauguration, including inauguration updates, travel tips and FAQs as well as events January 18-21, 2009.

 The Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District (BID)* – find “Downtown Inauguration Alerts” for official Inaugural plans, access to Metro, street closings and security measures. You can register for email alerts at this site.  

The Commuter Page of Arlington, VA* – options for car-free travel to the Inaugural activities, as well as numerous links to other web sites.

Traffic Conditions in Virginia* – 511 Virginia web site provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

 Presidential Inaugural Weather* – check the weather for Inauguration Day.