Bus Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching

All those who plan to travel the District of Columbia during Inauguration Week via chartered buses, motor carriers, etc, must obtain a Trip Permit from the District Department of Motor Vehicle and must sign up for a parking pass at designated parking sites. Buses will not be allowed to park at any Metro stations in DC, Virginia or Maryland on Inauguration Day.

Buses arriving in the District for the Inauguration must obtain a trip permit and register for parking by January 15.

Motor carriers, chartered buses (including chartered shuttle buses), and other vehicles which fall under the definition of apportionable vehicles (see IRP section) but are not apportioned or fully registered in the District of Columbia, MUST obtain a trip permit for a $50 fee.

The Trip Permit* is valid for six (6) days of travel within the District of Columbia. It must be maintained on the vehicle throughout the duration of travel in the District of Columbia. The trip permit is only to be used for the vehicle listed on the front of the permit.


Visit, http://inauguration.dc.gov/bus.asp to learn more.

Inauguration Updates on Twitter

Inauguration updates now on Twitter, http://twitter.com/Inauguration_DC. Follow us to get the latest information during the Inaugural week.

Inaugural Transportation Plan

2009 Presidential Inaugural Law Enforcement and Public Safety Public Affairs Subcommittee Announces Joint Transportation Plan. View road closures, parking restrictions, etc. on Inauguration.dc.gov. You can also get information about driving into the District, getting around the city and helpful tips for the Inaugural on the “Getting There” page.

Inauguration Information

Happy New Years!!! As you are aware, the District is planning for this historic Presidential Inauguration that is less than two weeks away. We are updating our website, Inauguration.dc.gov, daily. I advise adding the website to your favorites and checking it on a regular basis. We currently have information on volunteering, charter bus permits, prohibited items, protective actions, official events, and past Inaugural photos.

I will also post a message when we add key information. If you have any questions, please feel free to add a comment.