Parking and Getting Around More Of A Challange For Some

When looking through all the inauguration resources, there does not appear to be any handicapped or special needs parking.

The following article and video higlights some of the challenges that may be keeping some citizens from attending inauguration.

Disabled Citizens Say Inauguration Events Too Difficult to Attend

And as one of the comments to the article says,

"The ADA codes requires people with disabilities have the same access to public spaces as people with no disabilities. This includes: parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, stairs, elevators, restrooms, and drinking fountains. But not Inauguration."

Time for change...

Limited "Reserved" Parking Still Available for Inaugiration, if you are a....

...BUS.

"Buses may register for available parking spaces at RFK Stadium and on designated streets in each quadrant of the city (NW Zone, NE Zone, SW Zone, SE Zone). Note that automobiles will not be permitted in these lots or bus parking areas."

...but since many of us do not drive a bus, check out the official Presidental Inauguration parking website at:

http://2009inauguration.clickandpark.com/?cid=35814194&sid=399254

Passengers on buses parked in locations other than RFK Stadium must walk or use public transit or taxis to access the event site.

For anyone that has been at the local airports during the holiday season, on particular on December 25 or January 1, getting a taxi was definitely a challenge.

As we get closure to inauguration, Neighbors Helping Neighbors will share some weather resources, for the most current weather information.