IMPORTANT LOGISTICAL INFO
For September 29 rally and march against war & racism

GATHER 12 NOON at FREEDOM PLAZA (14th St. and Pennsylvania
NW)
*Buses and vans from many areas will be arriving early

WELCOME CENTER:
For those arriving on Friday, the IAC will have a "Welcome
Center" open from 4 pm to 9 pm. This is at 1615 Columbia
Road NW (at 16th St.). Take the green line to Columbia
Heights or the 16th St. bus to Columbia Road.

BUSES:
Below is important information for buses:
*Bus drop off is at Pennsylvania Ave. between 13th and 14th
St. NW. This is the south side of Freedom Plaza.

*Bus parking: There is a lot that is used for bus parking
just over the Anacostia Bridge. Drive south on South
Capitol, go over the Anacostia Bridge, and take the first
right. Once this lot fills up, buses should go to the Union
Station parking lot. There are spaces reserved; buses should
say they are with the A.N.S.W.E.R. coalition. *Your bus*
(not A.N.S.W.E.R.) is responsible to pay a $50 parking fee.

*Vans and cars can drop off at Freedom Plaza, or simply find
parking in the area (there are many private lots, and there
may be street parking).

*Bus pick up is at Louisiana between North Capitol and 1st
St NW. This is around the corner and a few blocks away from
the ending rally site at Upper Senate Park (which is the
north side of the Capitol). Buses cannot park here; they can
stand in the right lane of traffic, but only for the loading
period. This information should be given by the bus captain
to each bus rider (if possible, give out maps).

BUS GREETERS:
Each bus will be met by an International A.N.S.W.E.R. bus
greeter who will let everyone know what to expect for the
day. Please convey as much information as possible to all
bus riders ahead of time, and expect this update from an
A.N.S.W.E.R. volunteer when you pull in.

VOLUNTEERS:
To make this event a success, hundreds of volunteers are
needed to help out in many areas! When you arrive at Freedom
Plaza, you will see a purple banner that says "Volunteers
Here." Just go up to the organizers at this table and they
will plug you into the activity. Help is needed for
security/monitors (see below), handing out literature and
placards, getting out t-shirts, water and more.

SECURITY / MONITORS:
Our top priority is security. We will have a strong Arab and
Muslim presence at the rally and march and we want all of
our Arab and Muslim sisters and brothers to feel comfortable
and safe. We are organizing security teams to secure our
space in case there are counter demonstrators. Please
encourage people on your bus to help out in this area. If
you can help out, you will be directed to a security
orientation meeting from the volunteers table.

MEDICAL:
There will be a medical tent and medical workers in the
crowd to provide any needed assistance. There will be food
and water available, but you are encouraged to bring your
own. The march will be about one mile (there will be a
disabled vehicle for those who cannot march), so come
prepared with walking shoes.

WEATHER:
There is a 0% chance of rain forecasted for Saturday!

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFO CALL:
202-543-2777. This number will be staffed during the
protest.

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International Action Center
*new office until Oct. 15*
1247 E St. SE (entrance on 13th St.)
Washington DC 20003
Phone: 202-543-2777; Fax: 202-543-6847
Email: iacenterdc@yahoo.com
Web: www.beatbackbush.org & www.iacenter.org