Obama's Site for Traffic, News Updates During Inauguration

With record crowds expected in the nation's capital for the 56th presidential inauguration, President-elect Barack Obama's press team has built a site to help people get around town next week. "Unprecedented numbers of Americans are planning to join us in Washington," Obama said in a statement. "That will mean long lines, a tough time getting around, and, most of all, a lot of walking on what could be a very cold winter day. Fortunately, you don't have to brave the crowds and commotion in order to participate in this celebration, because we've made this inauguration open and accessible to communities across our nation."

To help people get around town, the inaugural committee says that cellular phone users can text the word open to 56333 to receive official inauguration news updates, transportation notices, and opportunities to participate. The address is posted online at www.pic2009.org.