[Peace-discuss] Fwd:[ANSWER]: March 15 bus drop off, parking & more!

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BUS DROP OFF, PARKING & MORE!
for March 15 Emergency March on the White House

The worldwide uprising against the war has changed 
everything. Conventional wisdom and the predictions of 
pundits are out the window. The rapid growth of the 
worldwide anti-war movement has had a stunning effect on  all governments and the existing political order. This 
alone explains the reversal by the New York Times of its  editorial position when the paper's lead editorial came 
out on Sunday, March 9 under the title "Saying No to War."

Everything from the last few months should convince us  that the planned war of aggression against Iraq can still  be stopped. In this dynamic struggle it is the 
mobilization of the people -- over and over again -- which  has played a fundamental role. The momentum for the 
upcoming March 15 demonstration is gaining momentum by the  hour as people realize that their actions against war can  be decisive. We are pleased to announce to that there are  more than 150 cities in 40 states mobilizing for March 15.

Please read the following email for vital information for  those traveling to Washington DC on Saturday.

*** INFORMATION FOR BUSES ***

BUS DROP OFF

Buses can drop off passengers on 14th St. between 
Independence and Constitution Ave. NW, and on Constitution  Ave. between 14th and 15th Sts. This area is within 1 
block of the Washington Monument grounds.

BUS PARKING AT RFK STADIUM

We are advising everyone to park at RFK Stadium. There is  a virtually unlimited number of parking spaces at RFK 
Stadium, which is different from all other parking 
locations. Going to RFK will guarantee you a spot.

Buses can park at RFK stadium. The cost of parking for the  day will be $30 and buses must pay when they enter the  parking lot. The bus drivers should indicate that they are  with the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition event. The buses can 
remain there for the day.

A map of RFK stadium showing the parking areas can be  found at 
http://www.dcsportscommission.com/directions/dcsec_parking.pdf

AFTER THE DEMONSTRATION

After the demonstration, passengers should take the metro  (subway) to RFK Stadium. This will reduce the confusion in  finding buses that many experienced at past 
demonstrations.

Riding the metro will cost each person $1.10 for each 
person. Take the blue/orange line from the Smithsonian 
stop to Stadium Armory (six stops). Please consult the 
street map (which shows the location of subway stations)  and metro map ahead of time so you are familiar with the  area. Links to maps can be found below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER EVENTS IN DC THAT DAY

Please note: March 15 is also the date of the St. 
Patrick's Day 10K Race. This will mean that several 
streets east of 14th St. (the Washington Monument is west  of 14th St., between 15th and 17th Sts.) will be closed 
down between 5:30 am and 12:30 pm. We are advising buses  to come around to the south side of Washington DC on the  highway rather than driving through downtown DC, as the  street closures will create additional traffic.

For details on street closings, and directions to and from  the bus drop off location, go to
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/logistics.html#dc1

*** MAPS ***

CITY MAP
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/logistics.html#trans5

METRO/SUBWAY MAP (PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN DC)
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/logistics.html#trans3

AERIAL PHOTO
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/photo.jpg

*** MORE INFORMATION ***

BUSES TO MARCH 15 FROM 150+ CITIES IN 40 STATES:
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/m15transp.html

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