The best thing to do is drink as much water as you can before the walk. It's an enjoyable walk, but can be strenuous for people who are not prepared for it. Last year's stifling heat caused dozens of people to suffer from heat-related illnesses. Mr. Scholz said paramedics, fire crews and MdTA police officers will be stationed on the bridge to assist walkers in need, and water stations and handicapped-accessible portable restroom facilities will be set up as well. Getting to the bridge requires some planning, too.
Organizers encourage bridge walkers to carpool and arrive early.
Maryland Transit Authority buses will continue to run until all parking areas are filled, which in prior years has occurred before 11 a.m. Once the lots are full, no more walkers will be transported to the bridge. Even if parking should remain open after noon, which is unlikely, we cannot admit walkers to the bridge after 1 p.m. After crossing the bridge, waiting shuttle buses will return walkers to their respective parking lots. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk is open to people of all ages.