It's not that the city turned off the lights at the convention center in March and is only now turning them back on, Thomas noted. The venue has served as an alternative care site, vaccination clinic and mass distribution center for PPE, among other things. It's also undergone some significant upgrades, including getting an enhanced HVAC system and a camera system to detect people entering the building without masks or with elevated temperatures. Thomas declined to estimate the cost for those upgrades.
The center was also one of the first in the nation to earn GBAC Star facility accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council, a stamp of approval many others have since earned.
Events D. But many in America grew weary of the preventative measures. Conventions were faced with a tough choice: do they responsibly cancel their event which could result in either personal or organizational bankruptcy, or hold the event as scheduled knowing full well that gatherings of crowds would likely accelerate the spread of the virus? The answer varied by state and event, but as businesses reopen and vaccines and treatments emerge—along with more potent variant strains of the virus—fan conventions along with other large-scale gatherings are gradually starting to return as the pandemic enters its second year.
Otakon ranks among the largest anime conventions in the United States, but after having canceled their convention such that all registrations would roll over to the next year, they realized they would not have the finances to survive a second year if they canceled again. Then, the announcement came that Washington, D.
There would be no in-person guests coming in from Japan, so the traditional musical acts, voice actors, fashion designers, artists, and anime staffers would not be attending. There would be no large industry booths originally made for licensing expos present. Follow Otakon on Facebook, Twitter, and more for all sorts of updates and news about the upcoming year. Otakorp, Inc. And we promise to use it only for Otakorp, Inc. Fair enough? Member Login. Listening to traffic radio can be like listening to a cryptic code if you are not used to knowing the local highways.
The reversible lanes are designated as Express Toll Lanes. The toll varies on the time of day, the length of the drive, and the amount of traffic currently on the roads. In general, the tolls will be higher going northbound in the morning on weekdays than any other time of day.
Be careful! The HOV rules are enforced 24 hours a day on I If you are driving from the North Philadelphia, Wilmington, etc.
The speed limit on a clear day is 65 MPH and three lanes in each direction provide lots of space. No toll is collected leaving Delaware. Maryland residents with E-ZPass accounts may qualify for toll discounts.
Visit ezpassmd. If you find that you have a lot of friends or new friends that are going to Otakon from a particular geographical area say, New York City, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, northern New Jersey, or Richmond , you might find that it is possible to charter a bus from your area to go to Otakon! It sounds ridiculous, but some anime clubs have already done so — at least three charter buses appeared at Otakon in For a fare not much more and possibly a lot less than a bus or Amtrak fare from your chosen point, you can enjoy a comfortable bus ride straight from your point of origin say, a shopping center parking lot, a school, or bus terminal directly to the Baltimore Convention Center on Thursday or Friday morning, and a comfortable ride back on Sunday!
Most charter buses hold 45 people — the critical break-even point financially seems to be about Large passenger vans are capable of carrying up to eighteen passengers, although luggage may cut into that figure.
Some bus companies will direct you to companies that hire vans complete with driver, an arrangement similar to a small charter bus. Car rental companies also rent vans on occasion, but you provide the gas and driver. In , one hotel in Columbia, MD provided a tour bus to and from Otakon each day of the convention. At worst, the hotel will give you the number of a local taxi. Washington DC and the surrounding areas are relatively bike friendly and have a decent system of designated bike trails and lanes.
Please make sure to obey all traffic laws and of course always wear a helmet. If you're commuting into the city, you can bring your bike on Metrorail as long as it isn't during rush periods please refer to their website: Bring Your Bike on Metrorail. Some parking garages may also have bicycle parking. Be sure to park your bicycle legally or you run the risk of having it impounded by the city! If you are staying with friends at a downtown hotel, most hotels will make accommodations for your bicycle such as locking it in a back storage room if you are a paying guest.
Ask your hotel for information. Even if you're not commuting by bike, you may want to rent one to do a little exploring around the city. There are a number of options for bike rentals:. The closest marina to Otakon is the Washington Marina Company. Call for rates and reservation details. Other marinas are located in the Navy Yards area south of downtown.
If you actually have access to a boat, you probably know how to find dockage. Small aircraft may also use part of BWI Airport. From there, you have the above-detailed transit and car rental options. Washington Convention Center. Don't forget to check the Special Deals page for any discounts Otakon may be able to negotiate.
Otakorp, Inc. And we promise to use it only for Otakorp, Inc. Fair enough? Member Login. Shuttles will replace trains between Fort Totten and Greenbelt. Regular rates will be charged at other Metro parking facilities.
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