Strategy A (print a copy of this page, the maps, and the list
below)
For the best effect, we need both pedestrians and drivers (especially
truck drivers).
Drivers (those who either live near D.C., who have a rental car, or who
can find a complicate taxi driver) will be especially critical because
it will not be obvious how they are helping the cause.
If you are a pedestrian:
At 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00
p.m. gather at your assigned, strategic intersection (map-downtown-east;
map-downtown-west;
Google .kmz file (download); and
list). If the intersection to which you are assigned has a traffic signal,
walk slowly ("shuffle") across the intersection so there
will be a large number of "push backers" remaining in the intersection
when the light turns green for traffic to go straight. Shuffling
will impede vehicles waiting for the light to turn green and will also
prevent vehicles from turning right on red. Do this as long as it
takes to create a traffic jam at your intersection and on the
surrounding streets. (If this does not create a traffic jam,
you might have to resort to filling all crosswalks at the same time.
The best time to do this would be on a light change. This is a
decision that will need to be made on the spot.) If the
intersection to which you are assigned does not have a traffic signal -
for example a four-way stop or a roundabout - continuously shuffle
within the crosswalks. If law enforcement officers arrive to
direct traffic, move to other street corners near your assigned
ones.
If you are a driver:
At 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00
p.m. be at your assigned, strategic intersection (map-downtown-east;
map-downtown-west;
Google .kmz file (download); and
list). When you get to the intersection:
1. Place a "Push Back Until" sign in your window.
2. Provide cover for the pedestrians shuffling through the
intersections by stopping short of the intersection so other cars have
to stop behind you.
3. Be hesitant when either turning right or proceeding through the
intersection.
4. Drive "around the block" until you see a traffic jam has been
achieved.
5. In general, drive as slowly as possible.
Above all, be vigilant for your and others' physical safety.
Do not challenge anyone in a car - you never know what they will do.
If challenged by a policeman or policewoman, be polite and respectful.
But let them know you would not be here if Congress was not so derelict
in their duties. And that you are doing this for all Americans and
for the long-term viability of our country.
