General & Travel Information

Airport

Washington, D.C. is served by two major airports Dulles International Airport (IAD), which provides service to 32 commercial airlines and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), which is served by 13 major airlines. Dulles is approximately 25 miles from the Marriott Wardman Park while Reagan is approximately nine miles away.

Transportation

The conference hotel recommends using Abe’s Transportation (reserve by calling 202-518-0333 or visit www.abestrans.com); fee varies and reservation required. The estimated taxi fare is $17 (one-way) from Reagan and $65 (one-way) from Dulles . You also have the option of using Washington’s MTA system (plan your trip by visiting http://www.wmata.com). There are also many options for car rentals near the airport and hotel.

Driving Directions from IAD:

  • Follow the signs to Interstate 66 east to Washington.
  • Follow I-66 to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (US Route 50).
  • Take the Constitution Ave exit off of the bridge.
  • Continue on Constitution for 6 blocks and make a left turn onto 17th Street. This will change to Connecticut Ave.
  • Continue on Connecticut. Ave. for 1 mile.
  • Cross over the William Taft Bridge.
  • Make a left turn at the 3rd light after the bridge onto Woodley Ave. The hotel entrance is on the left.

Driving Directions from DCA:

  • Follow the signs to Washington D.C. (George Washington Parkway).
  • Take I-395 North to Route 1 (Route 1 is the 14th Street Bridge).
  • Merge to the far left lane on the bridge and follow the signs for 14th Street.
  • Take 14th Street for 1 mile.
  • Turn left onto K Street. Continue on K for 5 blocks.
  • Turn right onto Connecticut. Ave. Follow Connecticut. Ave. for 1 mile.
  • Cross over the William Taft Bridge.
  • Make a left turn at the 3rd light after the bridge onto Woodley Rd. The Hotel entrance is on left.

Parking at the hotel is $32/day.

What to Wear

Conference dress is business casual. Friday’s event is casual. Pack a light sweater or jacket; hotel meeting rooms tend to be chilly. For the Healthy Campus Fun Run/Walk, workout/exercise wear and athletic shoes are recommended.

Program Accessibility

CUPA-HR seeks to accommodate all people with disabilities at the conference. Please indicate your needs on the registration form or call (877) 287-2474 to speak with a national office staff member to discuss your needs.

Recertification

CUPA-HR Eastern Region Conference 2010 has been submitted to the HRCI for pre-approval. Be sure to keep appropriate materials, especially a copy of the final program, to document your attendance. The program certification code will be distributed at the Friday lunch. Single-day registrants should check with the CUPA-HR Registration/Information Desk to obtain their code. Attendees must submit the code to HRCI and/or to the association that provided your certification. If you have any questions, contact your certifying organization.

Nonsmoking Policy

In accordance with CUPA-HR policy, smoking is prohibited at all CUPA-HR regional conference functions. The Marriott Wardman Park is a smoke-free hotel.

Time and Weather

Washington is on Eastern Time. Average May temperatures for Washington are a high of 75° and a low of 56°.