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LOGISTICS:
Itinerary, Directions, Housing, & more 
 

[Assistance needed on the day of the march]

[Itinerary]

[Directions to Washington, DC & Supreme Court]

 New info: [Bus/car/van drop-off, pick-up & parking]                  

[Public Transportation in DC]

 New: [Church hospitality sites]         

 New: [Hotline Number]           

[Washington, DC housing information]

[Detroit trip page]

See list of campus contacts for information about transportation to Washington leaving from your area

Assistance needed on the day of the march...

If you are a doctor, emergency med tech, nurse, or attorney:

Please volunteer your services for the day of the march for backup. Contact us.

If you are a Washington local organization (or if you can be in Washington extra-early and/or stay late after the march), we need:

• Phone banking of your union local members, church congregation, etc. to turn out people for the march

• Post-march clean-up crews

• Bus chaperones from all cities for high school students

• Hospitality crews to assist early-morning out-of-town travelers, set up early-AM staging areas at local churches (locations TBA).

• If you can help, please contact us.

ITINERARY, TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2003:

7-8AM:	Buses arrive at RFK Memorial Stadium (Gathering point for out-of-town travelers) 2400 E. Capitol St. NE * If you are coming from out of town by car/caravan, we also encourage you to arrive at RFK Stadium. See "Drop-off, Pick-up, & Parking Info" Demonstrators leave for Supreme Court on Metro: ($5 for all-day pass): From RFK Stadium, take the Metro from the Stadium-Armory station to the Capitol South station (via either the Orange or Blue line). From Capitol South Metro station, walk north three blocks on First Street to the Supreme Court.
9AM-12PM:	Rally at the Supreme Court during the University of Michigan affirmative action hearings E. Capitol & 1st Street NE
10-11AM:	Supreme Court hearing in U-Michigan Law School case, Grutter v. Bollinger
11-12PM:	Supreme Court hearing in U-Michigan undergraduate case, Gratz v. Bollinger
12PM:	March to the Lincoln Memorial Marching down Constitution Ave.
2:00PM:	Rally at the Lincoln Memorial 900 Ohio Dr. SW  [NOTE TIME CHANGE FROM 1PM TO 2PM]
After rally:	Out of town travelers who arrived by bus return to RFK Memorial Stadium by Metro from the Foggy Bottom station, taking the 'Blue' or 'Orange' line back to the Stadium-Armory station.

DIRECTIONS TO WASHINGTON, DC:
(RFK STADIUM, SUPREME COURT)

Mapquest driving directions to RFK Memorial Stadium (2400 E. Capitol St. NE) where all buses will drop off passengers, park, and pick up passengers at the end of the day.

Mapquest driving directions to the Supreme Court in Washington, DC (E. Capitol St. and 1st St.)

Close-up map of Supreme Court and vicinity [PDF file]
(with Capitol South and Union Station Metro stops noted)
 

BUS/VAN/CAR DROP-OFF, PICK-UP & PARKING:

All buses should go to
RFK Stadium,
CORRECTED: LOT 8

(2400 E. Capitol St. NE) to drop off passengers, park, and pick up passengers at the end of the day.

We also encourage people coming by car, vans, etc. to also park at RFK Stadium.

CORRECTED: Cars should park at Lot 3

There will be extra reserved parking at RFK Stadium for the demonstration on April 1st.

Mapquest driving directions to RFK Memorial Stadium

Parking per bus is $30.
* Bus drivers/bus captains will need to have cash on hand to pay for parking at the parking lot gate
 
Parking for cars is $5.
 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN DC:

For map of of the Metro (D.C. public rail system), click below.

http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

Closest metro stops to the Supreme Court are the Capitol South station on the Blue and Orange line, and Union Station on the Red line.

(Union Station is a little further from the Supreme Court, but connects to all Metro lines as well as Amtrak, MTA/MARC, and Virginia Rail Express)

Mapquest directions to Supreme Ct from Capitol South stop (.3 miles)
Mapquest directions to Supreme Ct from Union Station (.6 miles)
 

AIRPORTS, BUS AND TRAIN STATIONS IN DC

AIRPORTS

There are three airports in the Washington DC area: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) (703-417-8000: located in Virginia very close to DC), Washington-Dulles International (IAD) (703-572-2700: located in Virginia about 30 min. from DC) and Baltimore-Washington Airport (1-800-435-9294: located in Maryland halfway between DC and Baltimore, about 30-40 min. drive from DC). Please see the websites of these airports for information about public transportation and directions.

BUS STATION

The Greyhound bus station is located at 1005 1ST ST NE. This is walking distance from Union Station (the train station), which is also the located of a red line metro stop (Click here for metro information). The phone number is (202) 289-5154 and the website is www.greyhound.com.

TRAIN STATION: UNION STATION

Amtrak, MTA/MARC, Metrorail and Virginia Rail Express run to Union Station.

Union Station is located at 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE. The red line stop "Union Station" is located inside the building (Click here for metro information). Click here for the Union Station website, which offers directions.

Union Station is walking distance to the Supreme Court, about 0.6 miles, due south. Directions.

AMTRAK 800-USA-RAIL
MTA/MARC 800-325-7245
Metrorail 202-637-700
Virginia Rail Express 800-743-3873
 

New: CHURCH HOSPITALITY SITES

The following churches are opening their doors to demonstrators traveling from out of town on April 1 throughout the day to freshen up, etc. Buses and large groups should call ahead of time to confirm availability/capacity. 

New: HOTLINE NUMBER:

Washington, DC hotline number
for the day of the demonstration:
202-829-9383

(UEAA's voicemail number: 313-438-3748)
 

MEDICAL:

Healthcare workers will be on hand to assist with any medical needs. Please remember to bring your water and snacks, and warm clothing because you will be on your feet and outside for many hours.

If you are a health care worker or have first aid experience and would like to volunteer to help on April 1, call Donna Stern at 313-526-9023.
 

LEGAL: 

If you are an attorney interested in providing legal assistance or are a law student or other person interested in helping with legal observing, please email us for more info on how you can plug in.
 

MEDIA: 

For media related inquiries, to set up interviews, etc., contact:

Tanya Troy-Sanabria, BAMN Press Secretary
tanyatroy@bamn.com
313-384-8001
 

WEATHER:

WASHINGTON, DC HOUSING INFORMATION:

HOSTELS / LOW COST HOTELS IN DC AREA

Hostelling International
Centrally located just five blocks from the White House
Dorm Beds: 270; Dorm Rate: $20-30
Private Rooms: 5; Private Room Rate: _
Open dates: all year
Office hours: 24 hours; Access hours: 24 hours
Facilities: Kitchen; Lockers; Laundry; Internet;
Reservations: Essential: Mar-Oct; with credit card
Reservations accepted by: Phone; Fax; Email; Ebeds; IBN;
Credit Cards accepted: Visa; MasterCard;
Managers: Michael Moran; Christopher Rowe
Address: 1009 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 737-2333; Fax: (202) 737-1508
Email: reserve@hiwashingtondc.org; Web: www.hiwashingtondc.org

India House Too DC
300 Carroll Street NW
Washington, DC 20012
Tel: 202-291-1195
Email: rigsbie@hotmail.com
Web: www.dchostel.com
Price:$15
Located in Takoma Park, 100 meters from the main metro line,
India House is ten minutes ride to downtown DC

Washington International Student Center
800-567-4150
2451 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: 202-667-7681
Email: DCStudentCenter@aol.com
Web: www.hostelhandbook.com/DCStudentCentr/index.htm
Price:$20
Free Transport From Bus and Amtrak Station. Close to downtown DC.
Internet Access. Kitchen, Lockers, Free breakfast. Free Parking.
Near Bus and Metro. No Curfew.

Simkins Bed & Breakfast & Hostel
1601 19th Street. N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: 202-387-1328
Price:$15-$25

Allen Lee Hotel
2224 F Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: 202-331-1224

Columbia Guest House
2005 Columbia Road, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: 202-265-4006
Email: CGHROB@EROLS.com
Price:$14 -$19

HI-Washington D.C.
1009 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202-737-2333; Fax: 202-737-1508
Price:$26

The Braxton Hotel
1440 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Washington DC
Tel: 202-232-7800; Fax: 202-265-3725
Email: reservation@braxtonhotel.com

Alexandria Guesthouse
in Alexandria, VA
(call for address)(reservations required)
Alexandria, VA 22306
Tel: 703-768-0335; Fax: 703-768-3384
Email: info@americanguesthouse.com
Price:$32.50

Hington
in Arlington, VA
reservations are required call for address
Arlington, VA 22202
Tel: 703-768-0335; Fax: 703-768-3384
Email: info@americanguesthouse.com
www.americanguesthouse.com
Price:$35

Washington (College Park)
Norwich House
P.O. Box 283
Washington (College Park), MD 20741
Email: lodging@studentcenter.org
www.hostels.com/norwichhostel
Price:$30
Reservations are required This hostel offers free internet access


HOTELS

*All rates for rooms with 2 double beds and 4 occupants

Kalorama Guest House/Woodley Park Property
(202) 328-0860
2700 Cathedral Ave NW
Rooms start at $50 a night for a shared bath
and $85 for a private bath.
Includes breakfast
One block from the Woodley Park Metro

Best Western Fairfax-(703)591-5500
$99 a room per night for individuals and groups-includes
breakfast
25 minutes from downtown Washington

Best Western Beltway-(301)459-1000
$79 a room per night for individuals
$89 a room per night for groups-includes breakfast
$75 a room per night for groups
25 minutes from downtown

Americana Motel-(703)979-3772
$75 a room per night for individuals
$85 a room per night for groups
1/2 miles from downtown

Bragg Towers-(703)354-6300
$75 a room per night
$80 a room for four people
15-20 minutes from downtown

Budget Inn-(703)533-8600
$60 a room per night for individuals
$170 a room for four
25 minutes from downtown

Comfort Inn of Tysons Corners-(703)448-8020
$99 a room per night for individuals-includes breakfast
$65 a room per night for groups (minimum of 10 rooms)-includes
breakfast
10 miles from downtown and near a Metro Station

Days Inn-(202)244-5600
$139 a room per night for individuals + $10 for each additional
person
(includes breakfast)
in Washington DC, 2 blocks from the Van Ness metro station on the
red line

Econo Lodge Pentagon-(703)820-5600
$69 a night per room for individuals
$69 a night per room for groups
15-20 minutes from downtown

Motel 6-(202)722-1600
$68 a room per night for individuals
$86 a room per night for groups
in Washington

Super 8 Motel-(202)543-7400
$74 a room for individuals
$79 a room for a group of four
10% off a night per room for groups
in Washington


CAMPSITES

Capitol KOA
768 Cecil Ave., Millersville, MD.
Phone: 800-562-0248 or 410-923-2771, from Baltimore 987-7477
www.gocampingamerica.com/capitolkoa

From D.C., take Rte. 50E (John Hanson Hwy.) to Rte. 3N (Robert
Crain Hwy.); bear right after 8 mi. onto Veterans Hwy. After a
short distance turn left under the highway onto Hog Farm Rd.;
follow blue camping signs. Mostly RVs, some cabins, and a small
wooded area for tents. Centrally located bathroom/shower
facilities. Free weekday shuttle to MARC commuter train ($7.25
round-trip to Union Station, ages 65 and up $4, up to 2 children
6 and under may travel free with each adult). Weekend shuttle to
New Carrollton Metro stop. Max. stay 2 weeks. Open Mar. 25-Nov.
1. Tent site for 2 $30; RV complete hookup $39, water and
electricity $35; 1-room cabin $50, 2 rooms $60. Additional adult
$5, child $3.

Cherry Hill Park
9800 Cherry Hill Road, College Park MD 20740
Voice: 301-937-7116
Toll Free: 1-800-801-6449
Email: DCCamping@aol.com
www.cherryhillpark.com

From D.C., follow route I-95N or 495E toward Baltimore for
approx. 30min.; take Exit 25 (Rte. 1S, College Park); make the
first right onto Cherry Hill Rd. and go 1 mi. to park entrance on
left. From Baltimore take Exit 29B (Rte. 212-Calverton) off
I-95S; follow Rte. 212 (Powder Mill Rd.) for 1 mi., then turn
left onto Cherry Hill Rd. Park entrance 1 mi. on right. Most of
the 400 sites are for RVs and include utilities. Cable hookup
available. Coin-operated laundry. Metrobus stop located on the
grounds (buses leave for Metro stations every 30min.). Tent site
for 2 $30; RV site with electricity, water, and sewer $40;
additional person $3. $25 deposit with reservation. AAA,
military, AARP, and KOA 10% discount. Call for weekly rates.

Greenbelt Park
6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
email: kevin_barry@nps.gov
fax: 301-344-1012
phone: Headquarters = 301-344-3948, Visitor Information =
301-344-3944, Reservations = 800-365-2267 or 301-344-3948
(Apr.-Nov.)
www.nps.gov/gree/index.html

12 mi. from D.C., a 25 minute walk from the College Park Metro
Station. Take I-95N to Exit 23 Kenilworth Ave. (Rte. 201S); after
the exit, take the left lane to Greenbelt Rd. (Rte. 193E); the
park entrance is on the right farther down the road.
Alternatively, take the Baltimore-Washington Pkwy. to Greenbelt
Rd. and follow the signs. A few miles walk or a short drive to
the College Park/UMD or Greenbelt Metro Stations. 174 very quiet,
wooded sites for tents, trailers, and campers. Nature and bike
trails. Electricity only in sites 60-69 (including wheelchair
accessible site). Bathrooms and showers. Check-out noon. Max.
stay 2 weeks; max. 2 tents, 2 vehicles, and 6 people per site.
Sites $13. 50% discount for seniors with Golden Age Pass.

Information courtesy of International ANSWER