Good luck getting around D.C. on Inauguration Day-"Pack Your Patience"

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Good luck getting around D.C. on Inauguration Day

By NAFEESA SYEED
Associated Press Writer


WASHINGTON (AP) -- On a typical weekday, close to 2 million people commute to the nation's capital, snarling roads and packing subway trains and buses during peak hours.

Imagine doubling or tripling that for Barack Obama's inauguration Jan. 20.

"I don't want in any way to discourage anyone," said the District of Columbia's city administrator, Dan Tangherlini. "I just don't want them to come and be completely shocked by what they find."

It won't be pleasant, Tangherlini and other officials say.

The Washington area's transit system is telling passengers to expect extraordinarily long lines for trains and buses. Airports will be bustling with extra flights. Traffic could be at a standstill as motorists cope with street and bridge closings. Those who do manage to arrive in Washington will find limited parking.

"Pack your patience" is the advice from Corinne Geller, a Virginia State Police spokeswoman.

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