The 2000 IEEE International Symposium on Bio-Informatics & Biomedical Engineering will be held at:

        Key Bridge Marriott Hotel
        1401 Lee Highway
        Arlington, VA 22209
        (703) 524-6400
        (703) 524-8964 (FAX)


Conference Rates

Dates Rate
Nov. 8-10 $135.00/night

Getting to Washington/Maryland/Virginia Area

Baltimore/Washington International Airport: (410) 859-7032. Located approximately 40 minutes from Washington. BWI Rail Station features more than 30 daily trains to/from Washington's Union Station. For ground transportation information, call (410) 859-7545.

Taxi

DC cabs are plentiful and can be easily hailed on major streets. Taxis operate on a zone system instead of meters. By law, basic rates must be posted in the cab. There is a $1.25 charge for each additional passenger and a $1 surcharge during evening rush hours (4-6:30 p.m.). Telephoning for a cab adds $1.50 to the fare. Suburban cabs have metered fares. Those with Virginia or Maryland license plates may transport you in and out of the District, but not between points within the District.

Metrorail

Metrorail and Metrobus provide a safe, clean and efficient way of getting around the nation's capital. Five rail lines combine with an extensive bus system, connecting the District and the Maryland and Virginia suburbs.

Train lines are named for colors: Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue and Green. Station entrances are marked by brown pylons capped by the letter "M" and colored stripes indicating which lines are available. Route maps are posted inside each station and subway car.

Trains operate 5:30 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-midnight Saturday and Sunday. Each train displays the name of its farthest destination. Buses travel to Georgetown and other areas not serviced by the subway.

Rail farecards must be purchased at vending machines located inside the stations. The base fare is $1.25 for travel Monday-Friday 5:30-9:30 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. and $1 at all other times. For convenience, there is a one-day pass available for $5. Riders may use this pass anytime after 9:30 a.m. weekdays and all day weekends and holidays.

Resources

The following resources are useful for directions:
  • Washington DC Metro web site

    • Important Numbers

    Police (emergency only) 911
    Police (non-emergency) (202) 727-1010
    Ambulance 911
    Fire 911
    Metro Transit Police (202) 962-2121
    Poison Center - 24 hours (202) 625-3333
    Travelers Aid - 24 hours (202) 546-3120