Metro prepared for IMF/World Bank conference

All Metrorail stations scheduled to be open,
Metrobus detours to be in effect

Metrobus is rerouting buses due to the anticipated weekend protests, marches, and events surrounding the World Bank and IMF meetings.
Starting Saturday, April 20, at 2 a.m., these and other bus route detours will be in effect in and around the vicinity of the World Bank Building, by 17th, 18th ,19th and 20th streets, NW between F and H streets. The additional bus routes affected are as follows:Weekend: 32, 35, 80

• Given the fluid nature of the demonstration, street closures may change at any moment. Metrobus will maintain these detours unless directed to do otherwise by law enforcement representatives.
  
  The detours will remain in effect through Monday morning, April 22. Metro currently has no plans to close any Metrorail stations. Metro may choose, however, to re-direct customers to certain preferable station entrances, depending on conditions. Metrobus customers should plan to add extra time for their travel by bus.
  
  In addition to the IMF/World Bank Meetings, on Saturday, April 20, there will be additional marches and protests occurring in downtown Washington.
  The following bus routes affected from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. are as follows:Weekend: 13A, 32, 35, 42, 52, 54, 66, 70, P6, S2, S4, V8
• On Sunday, April 21, The George Washington Parkway Classic, a 5K/10 mile race will also occur. The following bus routes affected from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. are as follows:Weekend: 9A, 10A, 10B.

In order to ensure the safety and convenience of all its customers, Metro offers the following reminders and suggestions:

• When using Metro, customers may carry ordinary hand baggage, instrument cases, tool cases, folded baby carriages, wheelchairs, bundles, or packages as long as they can be handled without any inconvenience to other customers. Customers may not bring any signs or placards -- more than 18" by 18" or affixed to a pole -- into the Metro system.
• It is illegal to carry any flammable or combustible liquids, explosives, or any other dangerous items anywhere in the Metro system.
• Patrons may participate in free speech activities, but out of respect for other customers, patrons may not post commercial signs, advertisements, circulars, or printed material on any part of a WMATA structure. Persons may not set up tables or other portable equipment, or solicit or collect funds on Metro property.
• For added convenience, customers are reminded to purchase round trip farecards when they first enter the Metrorail system.

In addition, customers are encouraged to exercise care when using Metrobus or Metrorail. Riders are especially reminded to be careful with children when entering and exiting rail stations, escalators, trains, and Metrobuses.

If traveling with children in strollers, passengers are strongly advised to use elevators. Regular customers are also reminded to extend courtesy and patience to those who are first time users of Metro.

For complete information on this weekend's events, customers are encouraged to call (202) 637-7000 or TTY (202) 638-3780, or log onto Metro's web site at www.metroopensdoors.com