Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks
Volume 17, Issue #31 TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC
July 25, 2013
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INTRODUCTION
GETTIN' THERE:
+ DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO BLACK ROCK CITY
+ BURNING MAN RIDESHARES - GET 'EM HERE
+ BURNER EXPRESS SHUTTLE BUSES FROM SF AND RENO TO BLACK ROCK CITY
+ FLYING INTO RENO - THE RENO AIRPORT AND AIR PLAYA INFO
+ "BURNING MAN - THRIVING IN THE DESERT, FLOURISHING IN THE WORLD" EXHIBIT
OPENING IN RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN AUGUST
+ THE BLACK ROCK CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
+ AIR TRAVEL RESOURCES TO AND FROM BLACK ROCK CITY
+ RIDESHARING FROM RENO TO BRC
+ GASSING UP IN WADSWORTH & NIXON
+ DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT IS THE NEW RADICAL SELF-EXPRESSION
+ HOW TO BEHAVE IF YOU GET PULLED OVER BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
+ SOME HELPFUL ADVICE FROM THE NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL
+ PYRAMID LAKE BURNING MAN ADVISORY
+ ENJOY "AMERICA'S SOLAR HIGHWAY", COURTESY OF BLACK ROCK SOLAR
+ WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE GATE
GETTIN' OUT:
+ EXODUS
+ EXODUS TRAFFIC PULSING
+ DO NOT PASS ... DO NOT GET KILLED
+ DO NOT DRIVE WHEN YOU'RE TIRED! PULL OVER AND REST!
+ FLYING OUT OF RENO AFTER BURNING MAN - REMEMBER THIS
+ WHERE TO TAKE YOUR TRASH AND RECYCLING!!
+ RENTING A VEHICLE? CLEAN IT THOROUGHLY ... INCLUDING THE ENGINE
CONNECT WITH BURNING MAN:
+ Burning Man on your favorite social networks
ADMINISTERRATA:
+ Want to unsubscribe from the JRS? Really? OK, here's how: http://bit.ly/nxU8Gz
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Greetings everybody! This JRS is dedicated to getting TO Black Rock City and
getting back OUT of Black Rock City. It expands upon the content found on our
travel page here:
www.burningman.com/travel
But yeah, transportation and traffic, people. If there's just ONE thing you get
out of this JRS, please please let it be this:
BE CAREFUL OUT THERE. DON'T DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE (OF INTOXICANTS... OR
THAT OTHER KILLER, SLEEPLESSNESS). DON'T SPEED. DON'T PASS CARS ON ROUTE 447.
ARRIVE ALIVE.
Was that clear enough? Did it seem emphatic? Cool. We want you to arrive in
Black Rock City safely, and return to your other home the same way.
OK here's another important one: LEAVE NO TRACE ALWAYS APPLIES - ON YOUR ENTIRE
WAY TO AND FROM BLACK ROCK CITY. Do NOT trash our neighboring communities.
Deposit your recycling and trash only at authorized dumping stations. For more
information on those, see:
www.burningman.com/trash
This is a big JRS, we know, but it's important ... so please, take the time to
read it through.
See you in Black Rock City ... the Man burns in 37 days!
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO BLACK ROCK CITY
Here are driving directions to Black Rock City, coming from all points on the
compass:
http://bit.ly/oi5K9F
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BURNING MAN RIDESHARES - GET 'EM HERE
Save yourself some money, and save your planet some carbon emissions by
ridesharing. Burning Man has its own rideshare board here:
http://rideshare.burningman.com
Rideshare data is transferred from this service to the Directory at Playa Info
in Black Rock City, so you can follow up on return rides and input new ride
offers and needs while in BRC. So if you want to handle rideshare stuff while
on playa, it's best to use this system since the only internet access in Black
Rock City can be spotty, and you may not be able to connect reliably to source
your ride.
There are indeed other rideshare services out there ... here are some that have
been in touch with us:
Burning Man Rides (not a Burning Man web site): www.burningmanrides.com
Zimride: http://public.zimride.com/ride/add?event_id=2688
Amovens: www.amovens.com
Oh, and some quick reminders when car sharing:
1. Pitching in gas money is cool. Way cool.
2. Tickets are not being sold at the gate. Make sure everybody in the car has
their ticket, or none will be allowed in the gate. Yes, really.
3. When you post to the board, be honest about who you are, what you're
bringing, how much (and whether) you can share driving responsibilities, your
temperment, expectations, stops you have planned on the way and any special
needs. When it comes to ridesharing, surprises suck.
4. Make sure you're comfortable with the person with whom you're driving. Bad
vibe? Find another ride. Really.
5. Have fun ... you just might make a friend.
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BURNER EXPRESS SHUTTLE BUSES FROM SF & RENO TO BLACK ROCK CITY
In an effort to reduce traffic and limit the environmental impact of our event,
Burning Man organizers are offering the Burner Express bus service with pickups
in San Francisco and the Reno airport to Black Rock City and back. This service
offers early arrival, speedier entrance, ticket pick up, reserved camping and
quicker departures.
Burner Express is ideal for participants flying into the event and for Burners
involved in art projects and theme camps having their gear hauled in by
campmates. Tickets start at $60 one way from the Reno-Tahoe International
Airport and $95 one way from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.
Additional charges apply for extra luggage or for a stop at a grocery store in
Reno. Departures begin from both locations Saturday, August 24 and return trips
begin Friday, August 30.
Large motor coach buses will take Burners to Gerlach, where they will hop on
smaller buses for the ride into Black Rock City. There will be a “bus only”
lane to sidestep traffic backups at Gate and Greeters, and bus passengers will
have their own Will Call station for speedier ticket pick up. (Please note:
ONLY Burner Express and Green Tortoise buses are permitted in the bus lane.)
Once inside BRC, bus riders have the option of camping in a reserved camping
section on the 6 o’clock access road or taking shuttles out to 3 o’clock or 9
o’clock along G Street.
For more information, see the FAQ on our Burner Express page:
http://burningman.com/preparation/travel_info/burner_express.html
To purchase tickets, visit the Burner Express website:
www.burnerexpress.com
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FLYING INTO RENO - THE RENO AIRPORT AND AIR PLAYA INFO
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest major airport to Black Rock
City. Burning Man's Air Playa Info at the airport will be staffed by helpful
volunteers with tons of information on local resources. Go here for further
information on the Reno Airport and Air Playa Info:
http://bit.ly/2LojV
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"BURNING MAN - THRIVING IN THE DESERT, FLOURISHING IN THE WORLD" EXHIBIT
OPENING IN RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN AUGUST
Travelers arriving at Reno-Tahoe International Airport this summer will be
treated to a showcase of “material culture” from the Burning Man event and -
for those who think it’s just an event in the desert - examples of how Burning
Man’s 10 Principles have permeated culture worldwide.
The display: “Burning Man: Thriving in the Desert, Flourishing in the World”
will be on display from early August through mid-October in the airport’s
recently renovated gallery space between the arrival / departure gates and the
security gates.
The exhibit includes two display cases of Burning Man “material culture”
including examples of beautiful patches and jewelry designed by participants. A
standing case will display San Francisco artist $teven Ra$pa’s “Dust Devil”
costume. Also included is imagery of art installations brought to the Black
Rock Desert from around the world, including New York artist Kate Raudenbush’s
art piece “Star Seed.”
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THE BLACK ROCK CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Want to fly your own private plane into Burning Man? You can do that. In fact,
we built an airport on the playa just. for. you. The Black Rock City Municipal
Airport has the official FAA designation "88-NV". All the info about flying
into BRC (by yourself or via air charter services that do), camping at the
airport, and departing can be found on our airport web page:
http://tinyurl.com/5cfco2
Oh, and the Rabbit wants a spin in your plane. Yes, really. And a pony.
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AIR TRAVEL RESOURCES TO AND FROM BLACK ROCK CITY
There are various air charters that offer flights daily between Reno and other
cities and the Black Rock City Municipal Airport before, during, and after
Burning Man. For the listing of approved air charters and other BRC flight
information, go here:
http://bit.ly/12HLnka
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RIDESHARING FROM RENO TO BLACK ROCK CITY
If you are unable to arrange for means of transportation from Reno to BRC
beforehand, you have two well-used rideshare possibilities to BRC:
First option is from the Reno airport, where you may be able to negotiate a
ride from fellow Burners renting a car. Check in at Air Playa Info to see if
anyone has an extra seat. Chances are, you may also be able to get some of your
supplies on the ride too, as most everyone flying in has to get supplies -- be
sure and ask.
Your second rideshare option is to go to the busiest pit-stop where Burners
driving to BRC go to shop. This rideshare location is 10 minutes from the
airport, and open 24 hours.
Save Mart Supermarket
525 Keystone Ave - 775-786-2150
Check in at Air Playa Info to see if there may be other Burners who may be
willing to give you a ride there (if not to BRC), or to see if anyone may be
willing to carpool a taxi with you.
**Some important things to keep in mind about ridesharing with fellow Burners**
Riders:
- Offering to chip in for gas is helpful if you can.
- Everyone in the vehicle must be wearing a seatbelt -- it's the law.
- Be sure to LEAVE NO TRACE at the rideshare locations.
Drivers:
- Make sure EVERYBODY in the vehicle has their Burning Man ticket, or has one
at Will Call. If riders aren't holding a ticket or a will call receipt, we ask
you to not bring them to BRC.
Riders and Drivers:
- BE COMFORTABLE with whom you choose to share a ride.
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GASSING UP IN WADSWORTH & NIXON
One of the biggest concerns the Washoe County Sheriffs have is that when people
are arriving and stop for gas at Bruno's in Gerlach, the traffic backs up past
the railroad tracks, and then people trying to get around the backup move into
the oncoming traffic lane. And this is bad.
So here's what we'd like you to do if you're coming up Hwy 447 from I80:
1. Get final gas in Fernley, Wadsworth, or Nixon!
2. If Bruno's is full and starting to back up, don't stop on the highway and
block the road. Keep driving. If people ARE stopped, don't do risky things like
moving into the oncoming traffic lane or stopping on the railroad tracks.
The only good solution is for people to gas up in Fernley, Wadsworth, or Nixon.
So please, do that.
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DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT IS THE NEW RADICAL SELF-EXPRESSION
During Burning Man, there are plenty of law enforcement officers patrolling the
routes to the Black Rock Desert, just WAITING for you to speed, so they can
write you a nice fat citation. Seriously, we hear this EVERY year: "Wow, you
were right, I was barely speeding and I got a ticket."
Right, so don't speed. Like even 3 MPH over. You'll get nailed, we SWEAR. It's
just not worth it! And just the right thing to do, caring for the safety of the
people, children and pets living in the small towns along the way. Thanks!
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HOW TO BEHAVE IF YOU GET PULLED OVER BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Here's an informative video that explains how to behave if you're pulled over
by a law enforcement officer en route to the playa (or anywhere else, for that
matter). It's a great explanation of your Constitutional rights, and how to
protect them:
http://bit.ly/64ixK
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SOME HELPFUL ADVICE FROM THE NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL
Every year the NHP helps hundreds of Burners who get stranded or otherwise
experience problems on the road to and from the event. At a recent meeting they
let us know some super helpful tips to avoid the most common problems that
Burners experience while on the road:
Balding...
...The NHP reports that bald tires are a significant factor in accidents and
break downs so be sure to check your tires before you leave for the event and
replace those old tires if you need to.
Too tired to drive...
...The NHP reports that of the accidents that relate to Burning Man traffic,
the number one reported cause of these accidents was FATIGUE. Be sure to be
well rested and sober (duh), with a copilot to help to keep you company while
you drive. Behind the wheel is no place for a playa hangover.
Driving on empty..
Coming to Black Rock City on Interstate 80? Get fuel in Reno, Wadsworth, Nixon,
or Fernley. Coming from the Pacific Northwest? Gas up in Cedarville. Otherwise
you risk being backed up with traffic for miles waiting for gas in Gerlach or
Empire, and simply running out of gas. Empire and Gerlach CANNOT handle the
kind of traffic created by fueling lines, which causes traffic hazards. And it
will only be worse on the way OUT of Burning Man. Gas up fully at the
recommended filling cities beforehand. And this goes for fuel for RV generators
as well. One more thing--figure out what kind of fuel your generator uses
BEFOREHAND. Most generators do NOT run on gasoline.
No camping ...
Camping is prohibited in Gerlach. Please respect the local citizens.
Going for broke...
...If your vehicle breaks down please carefully pull off the road to allow
traffic to continue past you safely. NHP may push your vehicle off the road if
needed but if you can safely coast or push your vehicle onto a gravel shoulder,
please do so.
Soft shoulders...
...State Route 447 and the other rural highways have *very* soft shoulders and
the chance of getting stuck is much higher than you expect, especially in the
soft sands around Pyramid lake. Only pull over if you absolutely have to, and
if at all possible only on fully developed gravel shoulders. It's also easy to
roll a vehicle if you hit these soft shoulders at high speeds. Be CAREFUL.
Secure your load!...
...Be sure loads on your roof rack or trailers are ABSOLUTELY secured to your
vehicle. **This especially applies at the end of the event on the way home**
when you may be tired and less careful about how you pack and secure your
belongings and trash. Taking a couple of extra minutes to fully secure your
load for the sail home is a lot easier and safer for you and for other
travelers. Finally, Leaving No Trace both on AND off the playa is absolutely
critical to the event's future. So, make triple sure EVERYTHING is secure!
Locations to take that trash and recycling is on the way, see below on Exodus
Trash and Recycling (EXTRA) locations...
Hurry up and wait...
...the wait for tow trucks can be very long (think hours and hours). Sitting on
the side of the road is a major bummer so please be careful.
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PYRAMID LAKE BURNING MAN TRAVEL ADVISORY
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe writes to say:
"The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe would like to invite all Burning Man travelers
to its native and sovereign lands. The Tribe would also like to advise all
travelers to SLOW DOWN AND KEEP YOUR DISTANCE while traveling through the
Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation. All of the State Routes on the reservation are
two lane roads and the Tribe would like motorists to turn on their headlights
during the day and night, and be aware of the dangers associated with high
speeds on two lane highways.
Due to the number vehicles traveling to and from the Burning Man Festival,
motorists are advised to be extra cautious while traveling on any of the State
Routes that run through the reservation. The entire Pyramid Lake Paiute
Reservation is an open range area for livestock; motorists are to be cautious
of livestock that may be on the highways. While passing though the Tribal
communities of Wadsworth and Nixon, the Tribe requests that motorists be
cautious of children and courteous to Tribal Members that may attempt to cross
the highway, or that are accessing their homes, businesses, or Tribal Services.
For more important Burning Man travel information please visit
http://www.pyramidlake.us.
Emergency Contact Numbers
All Emergencies: 911
Nevada Highway Patrol: *NHP (*647)
Washoe County Dispatch: 775-574-0444
Pyramid Lake Ranger Station: 775-476-1155
PYRAMID LAKE STORES AND OTHER RESOURCES
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will have both of its convenience stores -- the
I-80 Smokeshop (Wadsworth) and the Nixon Store (Nixon) -- open for extended
hours during peak travel times, and fully stocked for the convenience of
travelers to Burning Man.
The I-80 Smokeshop located off exit #43 in Wadsworth offers gas, ice, food,
alcohol, ATM, Native Crafts, pay phone, cheap cigarettes, and many other
supplies needed for the Burning Man event. For more information about the I-80
Smokeshop please visit http://www.plpt.nsn.us/tstores/i80.htm.
The Nixon Store is located at the intersection of State Route 447 and State
Route 446 in Nixon offers gas, ice, food, ATM, pay phone, and many other
supplies needed for the Burning Man event. For more information about the Nixon
Store please visit http://www.plpt.nsn.us/tstores/nixonstore.htm.
There are also lake tours, RV Parks and campgrounds, a restaurant and saloon,
greywater disposal services, auto/tow service, and a car-wash to be found on
the reservation. Check out all the information here:
Wadsworth - http://bit.ly/qYFca6
Nixon and Pyramid Lake - http://bit.ly/qnn6Um
VENDORS
Throughout the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, motorists may find several
vendors along the sides of the highway. The Tribe encourages all visitors to
support Tribal Member vendors and other businesses located on the reservation.
Motorists are advised to use caution and to not be distracted by the vendors
while driving on the highways. These vendors may be selling food or supplies to
travelers en route to the Burning Man event on the reservation. The Tribe
reminds travelers that all the vendors are required to meet all Federal Health
Code standards and other Tribal regulations.
TRASH AND RECYCLING RESOURCES
Every year the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reports large amounts of garbage
littering their roadways during Exodus. And every year Burning Man's Playa
Restoration team sends crews to pick this trash up. This year, plan on taking
your recycling and trash to one of the 24-hour locations in the Exodus Trash
and Recycling Network. Go here for further info:
http://bit.ly/LViq00
FIREWORKS
This year the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is selling Fireworks that you may shoot
ONLY on the reservation. They are illegal everywhere else, including in Black
Rock City. Please be advised, if you purchase fireworks on the reservation, you
must shoot them on the reservation, and only in very specific locations. You
must be over 18 and shooting hours are between dusk and midnight.
PYRAMID LAKE CAMPING AND DAY-USE
Pyramid Lake is a beautiful ancient lake at the heart of the Paiute Tribe
Reservation, with plenty of day-use and camping opportunities before or after a
week on the hot dusty playa. All day-use and camping requires Tribal permits
Proceeds from permits help support the Tribal Government, and water quality and
environmental programs that protect the unique ecosystem of Pyramid Lake year
round. The Tribe advises all travelers to know that the north and east side of
the lake, Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge, The Pyramid, and The Needles
are off-limits to everyone but tribe members. The Tribe also advises that
souvenir and artifact hunting are not permitted. To purchase camping, day-use,
and other permits online, or for a list of permit locations and additional
information about Pyramid Lake, please visit www.pyramidlake.us.
PYRAMID LAKE ART SHOW
The Paiute Tribe invites all Burning Man participants to stop and experience
the unique art and culture on display at the Pyramid Lake Arts and Crafts Show,
Saturday and Sunday, August 24-25, at the Pyramid Lake Museum and Visitors
Center (709 State Street in Nixon, across from The Nixon Store). Native
American artists will be displaying and selling their artwork & crafts. The
traveler will also find an invaluable experience in checking out the Museum
itself with breathtaking architecture and a remarkable display of the history
and culture of the Tribe, lake, and land. If you are camping on Pyramid Lake or
otherwise have the time, don't miss out on this special arts show at the Museum
that will leave you with an appreciation for the unique arts and culture of
Pyramid Lake.
WADSWORTH CAR WASH
The Sacred Visions Powwow Committee will be sponsoring a carwash during Exodus
for travelers next to the Natchez Elementary School, just as you enter
Wadsworth on State Route 447. The wash will be available for vehicles of all
sizes during daylight hours from August 31-September 3. All funds raised will
go to support the 6th Annual Sacred Visions Powwow.
THE PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL BURNING MAN TRAVELERS TO
HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE TRIP."
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ENJOY "AMERICA'S SOLAR HIGHWAY", COURTESY OF BLACK ROCK SOLAR
Since its inception, Black Rock Solar (www.blackrocksolar.org) has been busy
spreading free solar power arrays throughout northern Nevada. In fact, they've
been so good at it that Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons declared Highway 447
"America's Solar Highway".
A total of 12 solar arrays have been built by Black Rock Solar under the Solar
Generations program along the 75-mile length of Nevada State Highway 447
between Wadsworth and Gerlach, totaling 630 kilowatts for an average of 8.4 kW
of energy produced per mile, believed to be the largest amount of distributed
solar power per mile of any highway in the country.
So as you're cruising up Route 447, keep an eye out ... you'll see 'em.
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GETTING INTO BRC: THE GATE
With an expected population of over 60,000, we are expecting our busiest year
yet at the Gate. Wait times during the first 24-36 hours after opening could be
5 or more hours. Do your part to be prepared and know the process, and you will
help make it easier for everyone.
In 2013 the eight-day Special Recreation Permit is from 6pm on Sunday, August
25th to 6pm on Monday, September 2nd. The Gate will open at 6pm this year.
Please do not show up early.
The Gate Crew works VERY hard in sometimes NIGHTMARISH conditions throughout
the entire event, as they meticulously process EVERY SINGLE PARTICIPANT who
comes into Black Rock City. The Gate has its own unique culture: part theater,
a lot of pride and deep-seated professional integrity ... and beneath every
tough exterior beats the soft heart of a very good person. Here are some tips
on what to expect at the Gate when arriving at Black Rock City and how to make
the process go as smoothly as possible for you.
1. On your way to Burning Man, please drive safely and be considerate while
passing through local towns. Speeding, parking on highway shoulders and unsafe
driving are safety hazards and could threaten the future of the event. We are
guests in their community, so be extra courteous and obey the law.
2. Plan your arrival so that you show up at the Gate after the 6pm opening. We
cannot allow people who show up early to wait in town (see #1 above). When the
Gate opens, we give priority to those who are coming off the highway....those
who showed up on time. This means that if you show up early and we have to
stage you somewhere, you will get in later than if you showed up on time.
3. During peak traffic periods we will be controlling traffic with highway
flaggers along Hwy 447 at the Gerlach gas station. Past experience has shown
that long lines at the gas station have caused unsafe conditions. Once the line
reaches the edge of the gas station, you will be instructed to continue
driving. Don't risk it! Fill up before Gerlach.
4. As you approach the Burning Man entrance from the highway, tune your radio
to 95.1 FM for the Gate Advisory Radio Station! We will be broadcasting up to
date info about the entry process.
5. Drive no more than 10mph on Gate Road. Seriously. Speeding causes ruts in
the playa surface. And the dust you create when driving more than 10mph can
make it hard for you to see our volunteers in the lanes and for other drivers
to see you. Play it safe.
6. Stay in your vehicle. If you need to go to will call, your entire vehicle
should go with you. Don’t risk losing your friends (yes, it happens).
7. About 1/4 mile before you reach the Gate you will come to a set of small
kiosks we call the ‘Apex.’ During busy times there will be Gate staff here to
direct you. There is an empty zone just after the "Apex" that will allow
vehicles in ANY lane to turn into the Will Call lot.
8. Upon reaching the Gate your tickets will be scanned and torn, and your car
searched. Plan ahead for the search and know what items are
prohibited.http://bit.ly/f8k6v
9. Be patient. Chances are good that many other Burners will decide to show up
when you do, and with a two lane rural highway leading to a single entry point,
expect to wait. If the weather gets bad we may have to close the Gate.
10. Carpool! Fewer vehicles = less traffic = shorter wait times = better for
the environment. Winning!
11. If you don’t have a ticket, do not show up at the event. There is a closure
order issued by the BLM and you must have a valid ticket to be inside of it.
Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate. If you are at the Gate without a ticket,
you will be told to leave or risk citation from the BLM.
12. Be well informed: read up to date info on the Burning Man website and in
the JRS. Know what items are prohibited, know what you need for early arrivals,
and if you are a camp or project expecting deliveries, know about that process
far in advance.
13. Educate your fellow Burners by sharing this information with your campmates
and friends. During your entry and exit, help fellow Burners through the
process by respectfully teaching them the *right* way to do it.
For a full list of frequently asked questions about the Gate and Exodus, go
here:
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/gate_faq.html
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EXODUS
In prior years, wait times peaked at about 6-9 hours just to get from camp to
the highway. Plan for another 3 hours or more from the start of the highway to
Reno. These times could increase if there are accidents or other traffic
issues, including too many people trying to leave BRC all at once, as we saw in
2011. It's important that you know what to expect and plan accordingly. To
state it simply, we cannot get vehicles off of the playa any *faster* than we
already are.
Make an Exodus plan! Last year's Exodus was much smoother than in 2011 for one
main reason: participants spread out their departures over a longer time frame,
thus reducing how much traffic was exiting at any given time. We can do it
again! Make a departure plan for your camp, whether you are a camp of just a
few people or a few hundred. Create an internal schedule that spreads out the
departures of each vehicle over multiple days and times, especially during
non-peak times if possible. Have camp mates who are eager to beat the rush?
Leave before the Man burn. Part of a theme camp or art project? Stay until
Tuesday for strike and MOOPing!
"When is it best to leave?" AVOID PEAK TRAVEL TIMES ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY!
Generally any night from 2am to dawn, Monday night after dark, or yes, Saturday
before the Man burns are the best times to leave. This does not mean there will
not be a line, you should always plan and be prepared to wait.
For a full list of frequently asked questions about Exodus, go here:
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/gate_faq.html
Above all, keep that playa vibe with you! No sense getting road rage, cutting
in front of your fellow community members, or trying to dangerously pass cars
on the highway in order to save a few minutes. Take your time, have fun, and
remember, Leave no Trace and the community spirit do not stop once you leave
Black Rock City.
Tips for making your Exodus experience as smooth as it can be:
1. How do you pick the best time to leave? Listen to the community. If everyone
you talk to says they are staying to watch the Temple burn on Sunday night,
then Monday is going to have very long wait times. If there is a major storm
predicted for the weekend (as was the case in 2010), then a bunch of people
will probably leave on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
2. If you are looking for a shorter wait time, your best bet is to leave on
days other than Sunday and Monday. If you are part of a theme camp or art
project, schedule your tear down so that your crew leaves after Monday.
3. Listen to 95.1 FM (the Gate Advisory Radio Station) for specific info about
Exodus when you are headed out. BMIR, 94.5 FM, will broadcast general info
about Exodus and current wait times.
4. Upon leaving your camp, head straight to L Street at the back of the city.
This is the most direct route to Gate Road and helps to prevent the city center
from getting too clogged up.
5. Use all available lanes on Gate Road until you hit the back-up. If you see
that there are 8 lanes, but see only 6 lines of cars and 2 lanes completely
open, USE THEM. All lanes on Gate Road during Exodus are outbound lanes,
always, always, always.
6. If the vehicle in front of you is stopped, and traffic in front of it has
moved on in a Pulse, go around the stopped vehicle. Do not change lanes! Do not
merge into the lane next to you. Go around the stopped vehicle, and stay in
your same lane. (All Gate Road lanes are 20 feet wide for this reason.)
7. If a lane is open next to you because a vehicle is stopped or broken down,
please ignore your inclination and do not fill into it unless an Exodus staff
member directs you to. That open space is for the people behind the stopped
vehicle! If you merge into an open lane in the back-up, you are making the
system unfair.
8. Ultimately we must rely on the community to police itself and ensure that
their fellow participants are respecting the process. If you see people
cheating the system, say something! There is no way for us to monitor all of
Gate Road for lane changing...nor do we want to be the traffic police. YOU can
help make it fair by informing people about the process and making sure they
follow it.
9. Any vehicles found to be outside the perimeter of BRC or Gate Road are in
violation of the Event Closure Area. Closure Area violations are ticketed by
the BLM. They really are out there watching and you will be ticketed. Then you
will be returned to the back of the Exodus line. Sounds fun, right?
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EXODUS TRAFFIC PULSING
We will implement Pulsing again this year on Sunday and Monday, generally from
10am until 2am (or until the need dissipates). Pulsing is a system of moving
vehicles at regular intervals toward the highway on Gate Road to avoid the long
slow creep that challenges the sanity of even the most patient among us. With
Pulsing, vehicles stop and turn off their engines. Then, every hour, vehicles
are “pulsed” a mile forward all at once.
Pulsing does NOT get you out of the city more quickly, it just lets you take a
break from driving. During Pulsing, expect to be stopped along Gate Road for
periods of time. Listen to BMIR 94.5FM or the Gate Advisory Radio Station
91.5FM for Exodus and Pulsing info.
Make the most out of your Exodus experience! Pulsing is the perfect time to
create ONE HOUR NEIGHBORHOODS (see a participant’s explanation of this idea
here: http://apictureofit.com/2011/09/burning-man-2011-exodus/.) and ensure
your fellow Burners have properly secured their loads.
Want more info on how Pulsing works? Check it out here:
http://gate.burningman.com/Pulsing_Diagram.jpg
Happy Leaving.
Your Exodus Team
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DO NOT PASS ... DO NOT GET KILLED
We were going say this ourselves, but Leslie, who wrote in asking us to remind
participants about this important issue a few years ago, is pretty spot on, and
she has particular cred in this department, as she notes: "I was struck head-on
by a person passing and my car was left three feet shorter. I suffered
unbelieveable pain, spent time in a wheelchair and in physical rehabilitation
as the result of his one bad choice to pass. Much of what was good in my life
has been taken from me as a result."
So ... please take a moment to read and consider her invaluable advice ...
since we prefer our Burners alive, thank you. She writes:
"Please, while driving to and from the event do not pass AT ALL between the
freeway and the event. Passing simply isn't safe and can lead to fatal head-on
collisions. Full-size 18 wheelers regularly use these roads and go the opposite
directions from the main traffic at high speeds; they are not watching out for
you at all.
You simply cannot count on other drivers in a long line of cars bumper to
bumper leaving Burning Man to hang back and let you back into the line when an
oncoming vehicle is coming at you head-on at 55-85 mph. The delay for just not
passing and patiently following the car in front of you may be only a few
additional minutes. The cost of passing may be your life.
Besides, when everyone is in a line to leave Burning Man it is just selfish and
pointless to pass an entire line of cars as if they didn't want to go faster.
We all have to put up with slowly leaving the playa.
One year while leaving Burning Man I saw a catastrophic accident as the result
of someone passing. I've also seen numerous near misses that would have
resulted in severe head-on collisions, some with full size 18 wheelers going
over 40 mph, that would have killed everyone in the car.
Many people who go to Burning Man just do not understand or appreciate the
risk."
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DO NOT DRIVE WHEN YOU'RE TIRED! PULL OVER AND REST!
Here's a little cautionary tale about what can happen when you drive to or from
Black Rock City when you're overly tired, titled "A Little More Sleep to Avoid
the Big Sleep":
http://bit.ly/OHrN2O
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FLYING OUT OF RENO AFTER BURNING MAN - REMEMBER THIS
A couple important reminders:
Please remember to NOT bring any of your garbage back to the Reno Airport,
including rental car agencies. Dispose of your recycling and trash between BRC
and the Reno Airport. Go here for info:
http://bit.ly/LViq00
Second, there are several items you may not think of that are prohibited on
airplanes -- stuff you bought for your life in BRC. Here's a list from the
Travel Security Administration:
http://1.usa.gov/QS8aaf
Finally, also remember that not everyone on the plane with you will be a
Burner. Some may appreciate if you had showered beforehand and are fully
clothed. Yeah, we know, but just saying, we've heard some complaints in the
past, and it's in everyone's -- other passengers, your fellow burners, and
maybe even Burning Man's -- interest for you to be playa-dust and -smell free
and fully clothed as possible. If you are looking for a place to shower, some
locations on the way to the airport can be found here:
http://bit.ly/19e4OYU
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WHERE TO TAKE YOUR TRASH AND RECYCLING!!
Leaving No Trace is absolutely critical to Burning Man's survival. Really
critical. Errant trash on the sides of the roads and other littering seriously
impacts the time, money, resources, and support of our neighbors. Littering is
not only illegal and cause for prosecution -- it makes Burning Man, and all of
us, look irresponsible. And if we want Burning Man to continue, we can't have
any of that. Period.
Managing your trash and recycling successfully is actually really easy with a
little bit of preparation. Here are a few pointers to help ensure your clean
Exodus home, our future return to the Black Rock Desert, and our track record
as the largest Leave No Trace event on the planet:
After you've MOOP-ed your camp one last time, stop and make extra sure that
your load is FULLY SECURED TO YOUR VEHICLE. You absolutely cannot have any bags
or bits flying off as you're headed home. Check *again* during Exodus Pulsing
Operations -- and remember to check neighboring cars too!
Second, there are 24-hour trash and recycling disposal options in all
directions from BRC during Exodus. Check out the Exodus Trash and Recycling
(EXTRA) network locations here:
http://bit.ly/LViq00
You'll find other roadside trash vendors during Exodus in Gerlach, Nixon, and
Wadsworth, and some of them will also be open 24 hours. They'll have signs up
so you can't miss them. Not only will they help take a load off, supporting
them also supports local economies.
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RENTING A VEHICLE? CLEAN IT THOROUGHLY ... INCLUDING THE ENGINE
If you're renting a car or RV, you want to clean the living hell out of it,
INCLUDING the engine ... you might get dinged for an extra fee if you don't. To
clean the engine, you can use one of those air blower hose things at a gas
station. And, returning rental cars in bad shape reflects badly on our
community and risks our people's future ability to rent cars.
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The Burning Man Regional Network - connect with Burners in your hometown:
http://regionals.burningman.com
Visit our own Lyceum and engage with published authors, bloggers and thinkers
as they observe and comment on our culture and like-minded cultures around the
world:
http://blog.burningman.com
The Official Burning Man Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/burningman
Official Burning Man Twitter Account - All Things Burning Man:
http://www.twitter.com/burningman
Black Rock City Twitter Account - All Things BRC:
http://www.twitter.com/blackrockcity
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