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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.
But yeah, transportation and traffic, people. If there's just ONE thing you get out of this JRS, please 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? Good. 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.
This is a big JRS, we know, but it's important ... so please, take the time to read it.
The Man burns in 37 days!
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Driving Directions to Black Rock City
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Burning Man Traffic Updates — Every Hour on the Hour
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Want to know what the traffic situation is on Highway 447 or the wait time at the Gate? Beginning Sunday, August 24, we will begin broadcasting hourly traffic reports on BMIR 94.5 at the top of the hour. We’re aggregating real-time traffic information from Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada Department of Transportation and our eye in the sky (ok, an IP traffic-cam on Poito Peak) to give you up-to-the-minute details on the drive to the event.
BMIR will be streaming via iHeartRadio again this year. You can download the app and tune in on your mobile device before entering the communications dead zones north of Wadsworth and south of Cedarville for a no-snark traffic update. Long wait time? Consider sitting tight until the back up lessens.
Wait? You want more? We’ll also be providing real-time traffic updates via Twitter. Just follow @BManTraffic.
BMIR will also begin reporting Exodus wait times and highway traffic reports on Saturday, Sept. 1 through Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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Rideshares — Get 'em Here!
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Save yourself some money, and save your planet some carbon emissions by ridesharing. Burning Man has its own rideshare board.
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. If you want to handle rideshare stuff while on playa, it's best to use this system since the internet access in Black Rock City can be spotty, and you may not be able to connect reliably to source your ride.
There are other rideshare services out there ... here are some that have been in touch with us: Zimride and Amovens.
Oh, and some quick reminders when car sharing:
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Pitching in gas money is cool. Way cool.
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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.
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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 temperament, expectations, stops you have planned on the way and any special needs. When it comes to ridesharing, surprises suck.
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Make sure you're comfortable with the person with whom you're driving. Bad vibe? Find another ride. Really.
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Everyone in the vehicles must be wearing a seatbelt.
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You must have a vehicle pass to enter Black Rock City.
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Have fun ... you just might make a friend.
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Burner Express Buses From SF & Reno to Black Rock City
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Back by popular demand, the Burner Express for 2014! In a continued effort to reduce traffic and limit the environmental impact of our event, Burning Man organizers are once again offering the Burner Express bus service with pickups in San Francisco and the Reno airport to Black Rock City and back. This service offers faster arrival, speedier entrance, ticket pick up, reserved camping and quicker departures.
This year the Burner Express can also be chartered from other cities for groups. Have 30 friends traveling from Portland who want to take a bus? Fill out the group intake form, and charter your very own bus!
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 $68 one way from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and $100 one way from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Additional charges apply for extra luggage, bikes, for a stop at a grocery store in Reno, and round trip tickets.
Departures begin from both locations Saturday, August 23 and return trips begin Friday, August 29.
Large motor coach buses will take Burners to Gerlach, where they make a last stop before the ride into Black Rock City. There will be a “bus only” lane to sidestep traffic backups at Gate and Greeters, and buses will proceed to the bus depot inside Black Rock City. (Please note: ONLY Burner Express buses are permitted in the bus lane.)
Once inside BRC, bus riders have the option of camping in a reserved camping section on 6:15 and I or taking shuttles out to 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock along G Street.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our Burner Express page.
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Flying Into Reno — The Reno Airport & 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.
And after Burning Man, please be sure to conduct yourself appropriately (remember to keep you clothes on and be showered), and do not bring your trash back with you to the airport. Go here for further information on the Reno Airport and Air Playa Info.
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"Burning Man: Igniting Nevada's Creative Fire" Exhibit Opening in Reno-Tahoe International Airport in August
As Burning Man becomes engrained through culture across the great state of Nevada, a stronger and more vibrant community has risen up from the flames. This summer, travelers arriving at Reno-Tahoe International Airport will be treated to a collection of photography exhibiting the synergy between Burning Man and Nevada.
“Burning Man: Igniting Nevada's Creative Fire” will be on display early August through mid-October in the airport's depARTure gallery space between the arrival / departure gates and the security gates.
The exhibit includes photography of art made, worked on, or placed all over Nevada by Burning Man participants and artists. Photography from community events throughout Nevada will also be represented in the collection.
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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 "88NV". 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 webpage.
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. See the listing of air charters contacted with BRC, LLC and permitted by the BLM.
There are pilots who will fly people in for as little consideration as chipping in on fuel. It's ride-share with wings!
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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.
(See above for ridesharing tips.)
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Gassing Up in Neighboring Towns
One of the biggest and most difficult issues for everyone is the traffic congestion and hazards caused by participants not getting gas early, when they should.
You can get gas in Nixon, Gerlach and Empire, should you really absolutely need it. But it's MUCH BETTER for you and everyone to gas up in the towns further away from BRC. Chances are by waiting to get gas in Nixon, Gerlach and Empire you will help contribute to huge traffic backups and serious hazards -- which is really bad!
So here's what we'd like you to do if you're driving to BRC from any direction:
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Get final gas in Reno, Fernley, Nixon or Wadsworth, or (from the north) Cedarville!
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If the gas stations in Nixon, Gerlach or Empire are full and starting to back up, don't stop on the highway and block the road. Keep driving. If people ARE stopped, DO NOT 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 Reno, Fernley, Nixon, Wadsworth or Cedarville. So please, do that.
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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.
It could be the most important video you watch before heading out.
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Drive the Speed Limit or You WILL Get Stopped!!!
During Burning Man, there are oodles of law enforcement officers patrolling the routes to Black Rock City, 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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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. 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 is 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
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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 this page.
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 & Other Resources
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will have both of its stores — the I-80 Smokeshop in Wadsworth and the Nixon Store in Nixon — open for extended hours during peak travel times, and fully stocked with gas and other supplies for travelers to Burning Man. There are also RV Parks and campgrounds, a restaurant and saloon, greywater disposal services, auto/tow service, and a car-wash to be found in Wadsworth and Nixon. Check out all the resource information here:
Wadsworth
Nixon and Pyramid Lake
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 August 23, from 10am-4pm, 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.
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.
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
this page.
Wadsworth Car Wash
The Sacred Visions Powwow Committee will be sponsoring a car wash 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 30-September 2. All funds raised will go to support the Sixth 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 in 2007, Black Rock Solar has been busy building low or no cost solar power arrays throughout Nevada. They have built just over 5 Megawatts of solar in 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 13 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 732 kilowatts for an average of 9.76 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 Black Rock City: The Gate
With an expected population of 68,000, we are expecting our busiest year yet at the Gate. Wait times during the first 36 hours after opening could be five or more hours.
In 2014 the Gate will open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 24. We are opening earlier in the day to spread out traffic over a longer period of daylight hours. Remember, the event itself officially starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 24, and it’s expected that participants use the earlier arrival time as opportunity to set up their camp infrastructure during the day. Please do not show up before 10 a.m.!
New this year: all vehicles, except motorcycles, driving into BRC require a vehicle pass. These need to be purchased ahead of time. Go here for more info.
The BLM has issued a Closure Order for the Burning Man event that restricts access to the event site through September 15. Valid credentials (e.g., tickets and vehicle passes) are required to access the event site throughout the Closure Order period.
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.
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On your way to Burning Man, if traffic stops on 447 or 34, please stay in your vehicle and keep your headlights on at night. These are rural highways and it can be hard for oncoming traffic to see you.
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Plan your arrival so that you show up at the Gate after the 10 a.m. 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.
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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 can cause unsafe conditions. Once the line reaches the edge of the gas station, you will be instructed to continue driving.
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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.
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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 to see our volunteers in the lanes and for other drivers to see you. Play it safe.
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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).
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All lanes have access to the Box Office. About 1/4 mile before you reach the Gate you will come to a set of small kiosks we call the ‘Apex.’ There will be Gate staff here to direct you to the will call lot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Be well informed: 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.
Here's the full list of frequently asked questions about the Gate and Exodus.
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Exodus
In prior years, wait times peaked at about six to nine hours just to get from camp to the highway. Plan for another three 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. It's important 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.
New this year: Exodus will be extended through Tuesday, Sept. 2 at noon. Sunday and Monday are when most people leave, so if the line of cars in Exodus is long, and your schedule allows, use the extra time to rest for the drive, secure your vehicle loads, or MOOP your campsite. Tune into BMIR 94.5 FM for updates on wait times.
Make an Exodus plan! Short wait times happen for one main reason: participants spread out their departures over a longer time frame, thus reducing how much traffic is exiting at any given time. 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?" This changes from year to year, but traffic is often heavy after the burns and generally on Sunday and Monday. Monday night into Tuesday morning, or yes, Saturday before the Man burns have been the best times to leave. This does not mean there will not be a line, you should always plan and be prepared to wait.
Here is the full list of frequently asked questions about Exodus.
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:
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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 Friday and Saturday.
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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.
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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 current wait times.
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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.
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Use all available lanes on Gate Road until you hit the back-up. If you see that there are eight lanes, but see only six lines of cars and two lanes completely open, use them. All lanes on Gate Road during Exodus are outbound lanes, always, always, always.
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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! All Gate Road lanes are 20 feet wide for this reason.
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Lost your passenger or your vehicle during Exodus? There will be a passenger and vehicle reunion lot near the base of the gravel (8 mile playa access near Hwy 34) to help drivers and riders reconnect.
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Hitchhiking out of BRC? Stay at the Greeters area to find a ride - this is the safest location and the best place for drivers to see you.
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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 this year on Sunday and Monday, 24 hours a day (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 94.5 FM or the Gate Advisory Radio Station 91.5 FM for Exodus 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) and ensure your fellow Burners have properly secured their loads. Pack water, snacks, instruments and anything else to make the wait more fun. Have a one hour dance party and meet your neighbors in line.
Want more info on how Pulsing works? Check it out here.
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 unbelievable 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!
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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. See our list of appropriate disposal locations.
Second, there may be items you bought for your life in BRC that are prohibited at the airport and on airplanes. Here's a list from the Transportation Security Administration.
Finally, also remember that not everyone on the plane with you will be a Burner. Some may appreciate it if you had showered beforehand and are fully clothed. We've heard some complaints in the past, and it's in everyone's interest for you to be fully clothed and as free of dust and odor as possible. If you are looking for a place to shower, some locations on the way to the airport can be found here.
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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.
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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