Heading to DC? Traffic and road closures can be unpredictable! Never fear, SpotHero is here! Here are a few resources to help you navigate DC, so you’re never caught off guard!
Local Resources
News channels NBC 4, Fox 5, & WTOP are great resources for current traffic and updates.
Traffic Advisories from MPDC (Metropolitan police of Washington DC) are also a good resource, and are regularly released ahead of large events.
NPS.gov also periodically shares expected closures in and around the National Mall.
Social Media Resources
Check out r/washingtondc, especially their visitor’s guide with lots of helpful info. Contributors also regularly share expected closures and changes in traffic.
Useful Apps
If you haven’t done so, check out the app Waze, which provides real-time traffic information directly from other users.
If you’re looking for street parking, you can use Parkmobile to quickly and easily pay at meters.
And of course, SpotHero can help you find and reserve an off-street parking spot at locations in and around the DC area!
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Drive save, and happy parking!