OKED Rally

Traffic Alert!

The Turner Turnpike will be down to just one lane Monday both westbound and eastbound at Wellston for bridge work. The Turnpike Authority suggests exiting at Wellston and taking Rt. 66 if you’re coming from the Tulsa area and then, on the return trip, taking 66 to Wellston before getting on the turnpike.

Rally Time!
Join thousands of Oklahoma parents, educators and concerned patrons Monday, March 30, at the Oklahoma State Capitol to rally in support of a high-quality teacher for every classroom and to create a common-sense testing culture in Oklahoma’s public schools.

Don't forget to make appointments with your legislators (see Find Your Legislator) link below. We encourage you to wear your school colors or red for Education!

Engage with your legislators and peers during this full-day event. Advocate for your schools with your legislators during the morning and visit nearby food trucks for lunch. The dynamic line-up of speakers begins at 12:30 p.m. on the south steps of the Capitol. All Rally materials will be available on the first floor of the Capitol for those who arrive in the morning.

Following the Rally everyone is encouraged to pack the House and Senate galleries. Both houses will be in session and education bills could be considered. Be patient with security, and let's try to fill the building with supporters of public education.

Follow the Brighter Future #okedrally on Facebook and Twitter for updates!

FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR

Talking Points & Agenda

Click Here to download the Rally Talking Points in .pdf format

Click Here to download the Rally Agenda in pdf format

Traffic Plan & Parking

In order to avoid traffic jams in the rally area, staggered arrival times for buses are suggested (see map below).

School buses and charter buses bringing large groups will be able to park near the Oklahoma State Capitol in the area of NE 21st and Central Avenue. If and when the bus parking area fills up, drivers will be directed to park at Remington Park after dropping of their passengers.

Click here to download the Suggested Arrival Times Map and Information in .pdf format

Two commuter lots are available for those arriving in passenger vehicles: Remington Park, south of I-44 on Martin Luther King Boulevard, and Bass Pro Shops, 200 Bass Pro Drive on the east side of Bricktown. Shuttle buses will be running from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. to transport everyone to and from the Capitol from Remington Park and Bass Pro Shops.

Handicapped parking will be easiest at the Supreme Court Building southeast of the Capitol, at the Attorney General's office, west of the Capitol, and at the Jim Thorpe Building southwest of the Capitol.

For School Bus Drop Off and Parking Follow the Green Arrows.

From I-235, exit East on NE 23rd St.

Go South on Walnut (Right)

Turn East on NE 22nd Street (Left)

Turn South on Central (Right)

Turn East on NE 21st Street (Left)

DROP OFF PASSENGERS AROUND NE 21st STREET & STILES

Continue South on Stiles (Right)

Go West on NE 18th Street (Right)

Go North on Walnut (Right)

Go East on NE 21st Street (Right)

BUS PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE OFF OF NE 21st & WALNUT

Click here to download the Parking and Bus Route Information in .pdf format

State Capitol Complex Traffic Flow Map in pdf format - Courtesy of the Oklahoma Office of Management & Enterprise Services

Food Trucks

Food trucks are not allowed on Capitol property. However, there will be food trucks parked along Stiles Avenue and, if needed, at the OSSBA parking lot and the OEA parking lot.