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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=5107"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Pope Francis Visit to D.C. Travel Information</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://youtu.be/o3Oa56uikg8"><span style='color:#0563C1'>WATCH VIDEO - ENGLISH</span></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj2mfBITSk0&feature=youtu.be"><span style='color:#0563C1'>WATCH VIDEO - SPANISH</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Metro is preparing for large crowds and traffic detours during Pope Francis’ three-day visit to Washington, D.C. Tuesday, September 22 through Thursday, September 24. Specific details on the visit are still in the planning stages, but Metro wants every passenger to start getting ready now with these key tips:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>On Metrorail, expect station & service adjustments. <b>Some station entrances may be temporarily closed</b> based on security needs. Trains and stations near Papal events may experience heavy crowds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Expect Metrobus detours.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Many Metrobus routes near Papal events and the parade route will be detoured or shortened. <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><a href="http://wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=5173&t=bus"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Click for complete details.</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Regular hours and fares in effect. Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight both days of the Papal visit. Regular weekday fares and parking fees will be in effect. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Learn more about the service schedule and travel tips for next Wednesday and Thursday at <a href="http://wmata.com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories.cfm?AID=5107"><span style='color:#0563C1'>wmata.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Updated information will continue to be posted on Metro’s website (<a href="http://www.WMATA.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>wmata.com</span></a>). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>