CapWIN Live Incident - President Obama to Speak at UMD

CapWIN has created a live Incident in CapWIN for regional coordination of President Obama’s visit to the University of Maryland, College Park Campus on Thursday, September 17, 2009. This speech/rally is on the issue of health care. Large crowds are expected. Below are details about the event. CapWIN Users are encouraged to join the Incident and provide updates as available.

Date/Time: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 11:00 a.m.

Comcast Center Doors Open: 9:00 a.m.

Tickets: This event is free and open to the public.

Shuttle Buses: Free shuttle buses will be provided by the University of Maryland to and from the University of Maryland-College Park Metro Station (Green Line) starting at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday until two hours following the event. The shuttle buses will drop off as close to the Comcast Center as possible, but there will be a short walk to the entrance. Regular shuttle bus service to and from the Metro Station will resume for the remainder of the day.

Overnight Lines: Lining up overnight will NOT be permitted. Lines may begin forming at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17. Please follow police direction for the line.

Classes: Classes will continue following normal university practices.

Administrative Offices: All administrative operations will continue as usual.

Please see resources for Maps and Documents.

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