Rally Information
| Date: | May 17, 2007 |
| Time: | Pre-Rally Entertainment 10:00 a.m. |
| Rally | 12:00 p.m. Post-Rally Entertainment 2:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Washington, DC Mall |
UPDATED! May 11, 2007 -
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Contact Info
DOA Rally Contact:
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
Transportation Department
Monica Lee Silbas
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202-974-8254
General Contact:
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
9000 Machinists Place
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772-2687
301-967-4500
Hotel Information
BWI - Baltimore, MD Airport Location:
AmeriSuites
940 International Drive
Linthicum, MD 21090
To make a reservation, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL at 410-859-3366 and give them the group code “AERO” as listed below.
Group Name: International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
Group Code: AERO
RATES: $119.00 per night plus tax
NOTES:
This hotel is less than 2.5 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and has a complimentary airport shuttle.
Hotel provides a free hot breakfast, free parking, Wi-Fi internet access, fitness center and guest laundry facilities.
Comfort Suites @ BWI
815 Elkridge Road
Linthicum, MD 21090
To make a reservation, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL at 410-691-1000 and give them the group name “International Association of Machinists” as listed below.
Group Name: International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
RATES: $129.00 per night plus tax
NOTES:
The Comfort Suites BWI Airport is ideally located off Interstate 95, less than two miles from the Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The hotel provides free 24-hour transportation to the airport, the MARC commuter rail system, the MTA Light Rail system, the Amtrak train station and Airport Square.
HolidayInn Express @ BWI
7481 Ridge Road
Hanover, MD 21076
To make a reservation, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL directly at 410-684-3388 and give them the group name “International Association of Machinists” as listed below.
Group Code: IAM
RATES: $120.95 per night plus tax
NOTES:
The Holiday Inn Express BWI Airport is ideally located near the Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The hotel provides free 24-hour transportation to the airport, the MARC commuter rail system, the MTA Light Rail system, the Amtrak train station and Airport Square.
Sleep Inn & Suites
6055 Belle Grove Road
Baltimore, MD 21225
GROUP NUMBER: 101901
The Sleep Inn & Suites is ideally located near the Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The hotel provides free 24-hour transportation to the airport, the MARC commuter rail system, the MTA Light Rail system, the Amtrak train station and Airport Square.
Rates include:
Free deluxe continental breakfast
Free wireless high-speed Internet access
Free USA Today newspaper
Free local calls
Free coffee
Washington, DC is 35 miles from this location but is easily accessible via the MARC train for a fee of $6.00 one way/ $12.00 roundtrip. Complimentary shuttle service to the MARC train station is available.
Comfort Inn Airport
6921 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21225
GROUP NUMBER: 105629
The Comfort Inn Airport is ideally located near the Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The hotel provides free 24-hour transportation to the airport, the MARC commuter rail system, the MTA Light Rail system, the Amtrak train station and Airport Square.
Rates include:
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free wireless high-speed Internet access
Free weekday newspaper
Free local calls
Free coffee
Washington, DC is 35 miles from this location but is easily accessible via the MARC train for a fee of $6.00 one way/ $12.00 roundtrip. Complimentary shuttle service to the MARC train station is available.
Holiday Inn BWI Airport Conference Center
890 Elkridge Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
The Holiday Inn BWI Conference Center is ideally located near the Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The hotel provides free 24-hour transportation to the airport, the MARC commuter rail system, the MTA Light Rail system, the Amtrak train station and Airport Square.
Small pets under 20 lbs. are welcome. There is a $50 non-refundable fee per night. Please note: no pets are to be left unattended in the room. Of course, service animals (i.e. "seeing-eye dogs") are welcome. Pet Fee: $50.00 (USD) per night
WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, DC is 35 miles from this location but is easily accessible via the MARC train for a fee of $6.00 one way/ $12.00 roundtrip. Complimentary shuttle service to the MARC train station is available.
DCA - Washington, DC Airport Location:
Directions
Plane
Three major airports link Washington, D.C. with the rest of the country and the world. Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washingotn Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington Airport all have limo, cab, or Metro services available that will connect with the National Mall.
Car
Interstate 395 provides access to the Mall from the south. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, U.S. Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. U.S. Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East. There is limited handicapped parking at the Lincoln and FDR memorials, otherwise parking is extremely scarce in Washington, D.C.
METRO
Download a color, printable METRO Station Guide here.
Train
Amtrak offers Day of Action discount!
Amtrak offers a 10% discountoff the lowest available rail fare to the Day of Actionevent in Washington, DC between May 13, 2007 – May 21, 2007. To book your individual reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent.
Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X02P-915when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on Auto Train. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional and Acela service for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.
Groups of 20 or more paying passengers traveling together are eligible to receive a 20% discount. Amtrak’s 15% senior citizen and half-fare children’s discounts may be applied to eligible members of the group. These discounts are not valid on all trains and some restrictions may apply. Call 1-800-872-1477 for group fares.
Parking
Parking/Bus & Motorcoach Information
Motor Coach (bus) / Recreational Vehicle parking for the Day of Action are available at Union Station for a fee. The fee to park from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm is $20.00 and all buses must not exceed a 13 foot clearance. Form of payment includes cash, check, money order or credit card upon arrival. All day parking reservations may be made to guarantee your bus parking space for a fee of $50.00. To request and make a reservation, please fax “Mike” at 202-898-1955.
Daily bus spaces will be available on a first come, first serve basis. We ask that you please plan accordingly. Parking garage access is available from Massachusetts Avenue, NE – from a ramp on the East side of Union Station and from H Street, NE, Washington DC.
Buses will drop off and pick up participants at the Washington Mall and park at Union Station during the demonstration. Amtrak, Marc and Metro train access is available from this location. The participants drop off location is 7th Street and the Washington Mall between Jefferson and Madison Drives.
For more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Union Station at 202-898-1950 for rates and policies.
Parking/Public Transit
Parking throughout the District of Columbia is restricted generally (see individual area signs for site specific closures/restrictions) from 12:00 to 6:00 am to facilitate cleaning and maintenance.
Washington DC is a very busy metropolitan area. Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. It is highly recommended that you make use of the efficient public transit system (Metro rail and Metro Bus) as well as Tourmobile, the official interpretive visitor transportation service for the National Mall & Memorial Parks. Information and schedules for Metro can be found at www.wmata.com.
Private paid parking garages and lots can be found downtown north of the National Mall. Free on street parking is generally restricted to two hours (ticketing/towing enforced). Limited free day long parking is available along Ohio Drive SW which is along the Potomac River south of the Lincoln Memorial or in Lots A, B & C south and west of the Jefferson Memorial.
METRO
Download a color, printable METRO Station Guide here.
Public Transportation
There are several metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city.
General visitor parking is available along Ohio Drive between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Bus parking is primarily available along Ohio Drive near the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.
More Info -
METRO Station Guide
Day Of Action Bus Information
MARC Train System Schedule
MARC Train System Map
MARC Fares
Maryland Transit Authority
