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welcome to metro. and thanks for riding withus on inauguration day. if this is your first time riding metro, there are a few thingsyou should know before you begin your travel. inauguration day is typically one of the busiestfor metro so you should be prepared for busy stations, crowded trains and lengthy walksto the ceremony and parade. with a little bit of planning, and by followingthese tips, you should be able to travel with ease. to start, we recommend visiting wmata.com/inaugurationfor the latest information. there, you’ll find a “best route” trip planner thatwill help recommend the best stations for your trip. we recommend planning your tripso that you don’t have to transfer between

lines. you can also pick up a copy of metro’s officialinauguration rider guide – available in all stations, and elsewhere around the nationalcapital region. it features a large walking map of downtown washington, including metrorailstations and special metrobus drop off points. for up-to-the-minute service information,signup for metro inauguration alerts – available by email or text - and follow us on twitter. now let’s go over some basic informationfor riding metrorail: our rail system has five lines – each identifiedby a color. red, orange, blue, yellow and green. no matter which line you choose, allcan take you to downtown washington, dc.

on inauguration day, metrorail will operatefrom 4 a-m until 2 a-m… with rush hour service levels through 9 p-m. due to their location near inaugural events,three stations will be closed: archives, smithsonian and mount vernon square. if you plan to drive to one of our stationswith parking, please note you’ll need to pay for parking as you exit the garage usinga credit card or smartrip card. cash is not accepted. for security reasons, there are many itemsthat may not be brought to inaugural events, so be sure to check in advance. also be awarethat eating, smoking and drinking are not

permitted anywhere in the metro system. and,on inauguration weekend, no bicycles or large coolers please. now let’s talk about how to ride the system. each customer 5 years or older must have hisor her own plastic smartrip card or a paper farecard. each station is equipped with farecard machines that accept cash and coins. some also accept debit and credit cards. notethat customers using paper cards should add 1-dollar the cost of each trip. and be sureto add enough value to the card to pay for your entire journey, to avoid lines on yourreturn trip. you can also pay using a smartrip card withfare value on it, or by purchasing a commemorative

one-day pass that’s valid for unlimitedtravel on the day it is used. for details on these fare options, visit wmata.com/inauguration. peak fares will be in effect until 9 p-m andthey vary depending on the length of your trip. we strongly encourage you to purchase yourfare cards before inauguration day. if using a paper fare card, insert the cardas shown and remove it from the top of the fare gate to open. if using a smartrip card or commemorativeinauguration card, simply tap it on the target. all stations also include wider wheelchair-accessiblegates.

and remember, keep all fare cards with youthroughout your journey. you're going to need them again to exit the station. once in the station, follow signs to the appropriateplatform. if you need help, ask any metro employee in a yellow vest. train direction is indicated by the destinationdisplayed on digital signs and on the trains themselves. passenger information screens are locatedon every platform and show upcoming trains, their destination, the number of cars, andthe number of minutes until they arrive. lighting along train platforms will flashwhen a train is approaching. always stand

back from the edge of the platform. when the train arrives, allow customers toexit before you board. once on board, stand clear of the doors. theydon’t work like elevator doors and cannot be held open. move to the center of the car to make roomfor others behind you. and please be considerate of seating designated for customers with disabilities. metro system maps are displayed in every carfor easy reference. when you arrive at your destination, exitthe train as quickly and safely as possible. many stations have two or more exits. if oneis crowded, consider using an alternate exit.

exit through any fare gates with a green arrowdisplayed. you’ll need to insert the same farecard or tap the same smartrip card youused when you started your trip. on inauguration day metrobus will operateon a weekday schedule with frequent rush-hour service. many downtown routes will be alteredbut still may be your best way to get to events. look for red, white and blue metrobus stopsigns along major roads. buses traveling to or near the national mall will display a specialsign in the windshield. please be aware that paper fare cards cannotbe used on metrobus. busses accept smartrip cards, commemorative inauguration cards orcash. we hope you enjoy your stay in the nationalcapital region and we thank you for riding

metro.