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What is the safest way to get to my hotel from the airport? I'm flying into Dulles International and staying at the Westin Grand. I was considering taking the subway but I was wondering how safe I would be in doing this? Does anyone know?

Answer: The Metro is known to be safe and fast. We checked with the ALA Washington Office and they, too, said it was safe. There is a web page on the Metro site with safety tips Part of the trip is on a bus, so if you were nervous you could sit near the bus driver.

Second Answer: Details on exactly how to travel from the airports into DC is available at:

Will there be a fun run at this year's ALA as there have been in past years?
Answer: Sorry. Due to lack of sponsorship we are unable to hold the Fun Run this year.

Where can I find out when authors will be signing? Answer: We're just now able to release this information (6/1) on the ALA Annual Conference Exhibit site - The direct link to the Adobe PDF with the signings is:

I need to drive in from Tennessee with a large group of people in my minivan. The hotel charges $30 a day for parking. Our hotel is the JW Marriott so is very close to the Metro. Any recommendations for parking? Any guides to other parking lots with actual prices?