Tip Sheet for Sept. 24 Climate Action
Tip Sheet for Sept. 24 Climate Action
UUs can find us by looking for marshals with this hat, see image at left.
Find a map with the UU meeting place here.
“There will be a number of restrictions on what can be brought onto the mall for security reasons. DO NOT bring metal or wooden poles; you can use cardboard poles. Handheld banners are permitted.” Security Restrictions Document
Traffic:
Use Metro,if at all possible
Drivers heading into the District during Pope Francis’s visit Sept. 22-24 need to be prepared for major detours, closures and delays.
Metro will be crowded, with advisories that waits may be more than an hour. Be sure to get your metro tickets or passes loaded before you head out to a metro station.
September 24
Metro will run near rush-hour rail service during Pope Francis’s visit, but expect crowds and delays
Metro opens 5 AM
Access to the Mall will be from 4 AM – 10 AM, then Park Service will close access to Mall
At the U.S. Capitol, Pope Francis will address a joint session of Congress just after 9 a.m., and he is expected to make an appearance on the Capitol’s West Front. Thousands of people are expected to be there to see the pope. The following roads will be closed from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.:
•Independence Avenue from 2nd Street SW to 3rd Street SE
•Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street NE to 2nd Street NW
Transportation officials warn that the road closures will impact transit and the local roadway network.
Travelers should also expect parking restrictions near the events and near the Vatican Embassy.
Metro and D.C. officials are expected to release more details about the detours Monday.
Weather — come prepared for cool evening and possibly rain. Thunderstorms possible, which are a serious danger.
Water — probably a good idea to bring water, and a snack as well. There will be limited places for food and lots of crowds.
Small backpacks will be allowed.
Personal items — good idea to bring hand sanitizer and, as some have suggested, extra TP just in case the portapotties run out.
Be sure to bring cell phone and a list of key contacts; prepare to text contacts rather than phone or email if cell service is overwhelmed. Take photos and send to friends, your Facebook page, etc., especially if viewers might decide to come to one of the events.
The National Park Service (NPS) lists a website for the Pope’s visit that has a lot of details, including his Popemobile schedule and route, along with security issues. www.popefrancisvisit.