(M5 Project)
MLK Jr. Memorial Million Motorcyclists Motorcade
Office: 301-893-2900
Email: dirtydealer@mlkm5project.com
Website: www.mlkm5project.com
Sunday – August 31, 2008
Start Location: Charles County Fairground
8440 Fairground Rd La Plata, MD 20646
Registration: Sunday, 7:00am – 9:30am
Mlk Jr. Million Motorcyclists Motorcade Coordinator: YODA (301 – 502-7854)
Total Parade Route: 45 miles to MLK JR. Memorial - Washington, DC
Parade Route:
Departure: 10:00am Charles Cty Fairground to Route 301 North – Turn Right onto Route 301 North to the light at Route 225 West – Turn left onto Route 225 West (4.2 miles). Continue Route 225 over to Route 210 (Indianhead Hwy 11.8 miles). At the light light turn right onto Route 210 Indianhead Hwy going North – (4th Lite – Camera) Continue Route 210 thru 7 lights to the light at Fort Washington Rd (14.8 miles) – Turn left at the light and go one block – Turn Right onto Livingston Rd to Harley Davidson of Washington parking lot. Take a break before the parade continues.
2nd Registration Location: H-D of Washington 9407 Livingston Rd Ft Wash, MD - 301-248-1200
11:30am – Parade Safety Briefing & Line Up Bikes
12:00 Noon – Follow the procession back out to Indianhead Hwy turning left at the light – Pick up the entrance of Route 295 North headed towards Washington, DC – Continue Route 295 to Route 395 South (Exit 4) over the bridge. After rounding the bridge to 395 get into 3rd Lane. Follow to the sign that says Main Avenue. Stay in last far left lane and follow Main Ave to the light at Ohio Drive (2 miles). Turn left at the light on Ohio Drive, follow Ohio Drive and turn left at West Basin Drive and find a spot to park or go to Lot A or B.
We will meet in the field adjacent to the MLK Jr. Memorial site.
Traffic Control Plan:
All participants will receive a safety briefing 30 minutes before the parade departure. All participants will be briefed that the State of Maryland and Washington, DC requires a helmet to be worn at all times, protective eyewear and protective clothing.
Each motorcyclist will be instructed to ride in a staggered formation. To minimize impact on the faster moving vehicles our procession will drive in the left hand lane, execute proper lane change(s), adhere to all local speed limits and a handout of the route will be provided to each participant.
We will assign Road Captains wearing the proper safety gear that will provide assistance with the orderly formation and safety of the parade as well as work with the local and state police department.
In the event that a motorcycle should incur a mechanical problem, we will assign a breakdown vehicle to follow the procession and render roadside assistance or call (301-893-2900).
1. Marked police vehicle to the lead the procession
2. Marked police unit to cover the rear of the procession
3. Marked police vehicles to block the major traffic intersections along the route.
4. Road Captains will be in place along the route to assist & provide direction
MLK Jr. Memorial Million Motorcyclists Motorcade
Office: 301-893-2900
Email: dirtydealer@mlkm5project.com
Website: www.mlkm5project.com
Sunday – August 31, 2008
Start Location: Charles County Fairground
8440 Fairground Rd La Plata, MD 20646
Registration: Sunday, 7:00am – 9:30am
Mlk Jr. Million Motorcyclists Motorcade Coordinator: YODA (301 – 502-7854)
Total Parade Route: 45 miles to MLK JR. Memorial - Washington, DC
Parade Route:
Departure: 10:00am Charles Cty Fairground to Route 301 North – Turn Right onto Route 301 North to the light at Route 225 West – Turn left onto Route 225 West (4.2 miles). Continue Route 225 over to Route 210 (Indianhead Hwy 11.8 miles). At the light light turn right onto Route 210 Indianhead Hwy going North – (4th Lite – Camera) Continue Route 210 thru 7 lights to the light at Fort Washington Rd (14.8 miles) – Turn left at the light and go one block – Turn Right onto Livingston Rd to Harley Davidson of Washington parking lot. Take a break before the parade continues.
2nd Registration Location: H-D of Washington 9407 Livingston Rd Ft Wash, MD - 301-248-1200
11:30am – Parade Safety Briefing & Line Up Bikes
12:00 Noon – Follow the procession back out to Indianhead Hwy turning left at the light – Pick up the entrance of Route 295 North headed towards Washington, DC – Continue Route 295 to Route 395 South (Exit 4) over the bridge. After rounding the bridge to 395 get into 3rd Lane. Follow to the sign that says Main Avenue. Stay in last far left lane and follow Main Ave to the light at Ohio Drive (2 miles). Turn left at the light on Ohio Drive, follow Ohio Drive and turn left at West Basin Drive and find a spot to park or go to Lot A or B.
We will meet in the field adjacent to the MLK Jr. Memorial site.
Traffic Control Plan:
All participants will receive a safety briefing 30 minutes before the parade departure. All participants will be briefed that the State of Maryland and Washington, DC requires a helmet to be worn at all times, protective eyewear and protective clothing.
Each motorcyclist will be instructed to ride in a staggered formation. To minimize impact on the faster moving vehicles our procession will drive in the left hand lane, execute proper lane change(s), adhere to all local speed limits and a handout of the route will be provided to each participant.
We will assign Road Captains wearing the proper safety gear that will provide assistance with the orderly formation and safety of the parade as well as work with the local and state police department.
In the event that a motorcycle should incur a mechanical problem, we will assign a breakdown vehicle to follow the procession and render roadside assistance or call (301-893-2900).
1. Marked police vehicle to the lead the procession
2. Marked police unit to cover the rear of the procession
3. Marked police vehicles to block the major traffic intersections along the route.
4. Road Captains will be in place along the route to assist & provide direction
Sunday, August 31st @ 2:oopm
West End Park
between Lincoln Memorial & MLK Memorial Site Washington, DC
between Lincoln Memorial & MLK Memorial Site Washington, DC
Julie Carl (Nat'l Anthem)
1. Rev Jeffrey Johnson
( I Have A Dream Speech)
2. Dawn Williams aka Smilz
Bikers With Heart Foundation
(M5 Project PRO)
3. Tom Cosley aka Top Cat
(Buffalo Soldiers Nat'l President)
4.Kerry Ann Powell (MLK National Memorial Fundraising Committee Director)
5. Howard Clifton Jr. aka Dirty Dealer - M5 Project Founder
6. Dr, FeelGood Band & Show
For more information on the M5 Project events, visit www.mlkm5project.com
