[Nfbv-announce] Transportation TO THE Convention HOTEL

[Fredric Schroeder]

  The 2010 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia State 
Convention will be upon us in only three short weeks.  This 
year's convention is being hosted by the Northern Virginia's 
Potomac Chapter.  The host hotel is the Marriott Fairview Park 
located in beautiful Falls Church.  The address is: 3111 Fairview 
Park Drive.  The hotel's number is: (703) 849-9400.



  There are several       convenient access routes to the 
Northern Virginia's hotel site.  For those local to NOVA the 
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority provides easy 
access to shuttle service to the hotel from the Dunn Loring Metro 
station located on the Orange Line.  The hotel shuttle runs every 
hour from 6:30am to 9:30pm.  It leaves the station at 
approximately 20 minutes before the hour.  For example, 6:40am, 
7:40am and so on through 9:40pm.  It returns to the station 
leaving the hotel at 30 minutes after the hour starting at 6:30am 
with the last shuttle leaving the hotel at 9:30pm.  For those who 
wish to use taxi service they are available throughout the day at 
the station.  Both shuttle and taxi are easily accessible from 
the Dunn Loring station by crossing the bus lane crosswalk to the 
second sidewalk where taxis are to the left,  and the hotel 
shuttle will pick-up along the sidewalk to the right of the 
crosswalk.  This area is known as the Kiss & Ride.  Taxi fares 
start at approximately $10.  It is recommended that people 
wishing to take the hotel shuttle call ahead perhaps 10 minutes 
prior to the estimated departure time for the shuttle.  This will 
insure the driver is aware that someone is coming to the station  
and will require shuttle service on the next run.  The number for 
the hotel is listed above.



  For those coming to Northern Virginia via Greyhound you may 
access the Metrorail system at the Franconia-Springfield Station 
located on the Blue Line.  To access the Metrorail system please 
exit the ticket office and turn right.  Or, simply turn left as 
you exit the bus.  Follow the sidewalk for approximately 50 feet.  
Several bus  shelters  will be to your left.  Upon reaching the 
overhead covering, turn right towards the escalators.  Take the 
up escalator up a short flight.  Walk straight ahead.  When you 
reach the commuter office on your right the entrance to the metro 
station will be on your left.  To reach the Dunn Loring metro 
station take the Blue line train to Rosslyn going in the 
direction of Largo.  Get off the train at Rosslyn, which is the 
9th stop.



  Rosslyn is a transfer station.  You will arrive on the upper 
level.  Exit the train and go down to the lower level to transfer 
to an Orange line train going in the direction of Vienna/Fairfax.  
Both Blue and Orange line trains come through Rosslyn, so be sure 
to board the correct train! Take the Orange line train to Dunn 
Loring, which is the 7th stop.  When you exit the Dunn Loring 
Station, the Marriott shuttle will be accessible as noted above.



  The Franconia-Springfield Greyhound Ticket office number is: 
(703) 971-7598.  The hours of operation are Monday through 
Saturday 7am to 1:30pm and 2:30pm to 9pm.  Sunday hours are from 
7am to 1:30pm.  If in need of taxi service the address to the 
Springfield Greyhound bus terminal is: 6770 Frontier Drive.



  For those coming via Amtrak or Virginia Railway Express (VRE) 
the access point to the Metrorail system is the King Street Metro 
station located on the Blue and Yellow lines.  Please follow the 
directions as shown above upon entering the Metrorail system, 
making sure you board a Blue line train to Largo.  (Do not board 
a Yellow line train!) Taxis are readily available at the King 
Street station to transport you to the hotel.  It is estimated a 
cab ride will exceed $30 to use this alternative form of 
transportation.  The address for the Amtrak station located in 
Alexandria is 110 Callahan Drive.  Amtrak's phone number is: 
(800) 872-7245.



  Paratransit users: The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit 
Authority has a paratransit program available to provide curb to 
curb service.  The program is called MetroAccess.  The dial-in 
number is: (301) 562-5360.  To obtain temporary use of the 
service you must contact your local eligibility office and have 
your status information sent via fax to the MetroAccess 
Eligibility office at: (202) 962-6393.



  The taxi dial-in numbers are: Fairfax Red Top (703) 333-3333 
and Fairfax Yellow Cab at (703) 534-1111.



  Metrorail and bus information can be reached at: (202) 637-7000 
and at metroopensdoors.com.  If you have any additional 
transportation questions or concerns feel free to Contact Mr.  
Tajuan Farmer at: (202) 255-2416, anytime.  Thank you and we look 
forward to seeing you at the National Federation of the Blind of 
Virginia's 2010 State Convention.









  Brigid Doherty, COMS

  Metro System Orientation Specialist

  Office of ADA Programs



  WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

  Department of Access Services

  7th Floor, 600 5th Street NW

  Washington, DC 20001



  Phone: 202-962-2794

  Fax:      202-962-2722

  TTY:     202-962-2033

  bdoherty at wmata.com