For Immediate Release

Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Arlington's Schedules for Martin Luther King Day and Presidential Inauguration
Residents, visitors urged to plan ahead for Jan. 20
All Arlington County administrative offices, schools, public libraries, courts, and nature centers will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 and Tuesday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Presidential Inauguration. Please note:

ART Bus Service: ART Bus and STAR: ART 41 & ART 51 will operate an enhanced Sunday service schedule on Jan. 19 and 20. No other regularly-scheduled ART services will be operated on these holidays.
STAR (Specialized Transportation for Arlington Residents): STAR Call Center is closed and all standing order rides cancelled on Jan. 19 and 20.
Parking Meters: Meters are not enforced on Monday, Jan. 19; however, all normal weekday parking regulations will be in effect for Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Courts: All Arlington County courts are closed Friday, Jan. 16, for Lee-Jackson Day and Jan. 19-20.
County offices, courts and schools will resume normal schedules on Wednesday, Jan. 21. More information available on our holiday schedule web page -- it features details on closings and schedule changes.

Presidential Inauguration: Plan Ahead Planning for the Presidential Inauguration is in full swing. Arlington is proud to be an important part of the Inauguration and celebrations. The entire Washington, D.C. area -- including Arlington -- is bracing for record crowds during the inaugural weekend January 17-20, 2009. Crowds and events during the inaugural weekend will affect all area residents – even those not planning to attend any of the events.

Our best advice for Arlington residents and visitors – pretend that a snowstorm is coming… and plan accordingly. A storm is coming, bringing with it crowds, congestion, traffic and delays. Getting around on Jan. 20 will be difficult at best – you’ll want to plan ahead. Please note that no privately-owned vehicles will have access to DC from Virginia.

Be prepared: Please visit our special Inauguration web page for helpful tips from now through Jan. 20.
Make a plan: Avoid driving if at all possible; telecommute if you can. Remember, the storm is coming!
Be informed: Sign up for Arlington Alert and stay tuned to 1700AM Arlington, our emergency radio station.
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Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency’s highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America’s preeminent places to live, visit and do business.



Last Modified: January 8, 2009