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• Rock Creek Park
• Beach Drive and Klingle Road
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Transportation: Beach Drive and Klingle Road

Q: Will Beach Drive be closed to automobile traffic?

The Mayor is sending a letter to the National Park Service to encourage them to study the possibility of closing environmentally sensitive portions of Rock Creek Park during non-rush hours. However, this process has to be done with full input from the surrounding neighborhoods.

Q: What alternatives are being considered for the use of the segment of Klingle Road that is closed to traffic?

The District is currently considering seven alternatives for Klingle Road.

Alternative A: The No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, Klingle Road would remain in its current closed condition. The District's Department of Transportation would continue to be responsible for maintaining this stretch of roadway. Under this alternative, no improvements would be made to the roadway and the current state of maintenance would not be enhanced.

Alternative B: No Build Alternative
This alternative differs from the No Action Alternative in that drainage problems would be addressed; however, Klingle Road would remain closed. Under the No Build Alternative, all existing drainage-related damage and deficiencies in the Klingle Creek watershed would be corrected.

Alternative C: Green Space Alternative
Under Alternative C, Klingle Road would be permanently closed and the existing road would be removed, allowing the area permanent closure to return to a natural state. Drainage systems would be repaired and necessary storm water improvements implemented.

Alternative D: Bike Recreation and Facility Management
Under this alternative, the closed portion of Klingle Road would be closed to traffic and converted to a bike path with appropriate resurfacing. The area of closure would be rebuilt as a recreational area and all existing drainage-related damage and deficiencies in the Klingle Creek watershed would be corrected. Under Alternative D, an access for utility service vehicles would also be provided.

Alternative E: Rebuild Klingle Road to Original Alignment
Alternative E would involve the rebuilding of Klingle Road to its original dimensions and the repair and/or replacement of drainage-related damage and deficiencies. Under this alternative, Klingle Road would be opened to two-way vehicular traffic.

Alternative F: Build Klingle Road to Accommodate Vehicular, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Uses
Under Alternative F, Klingle Road would be built and widened from the original dimensions to accommodate two-way vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle uses. All existing drainage-related damages and deficiencies would be addressed.

Alternative G: Build Klingle Road as a Single Lane Road and Pedestrian/Bicycle Lane
Alternative G would involve the rebuilding of Klingle Road as a single lane road and a pedestrian/bicycle lane. All existing drainage-related damage and deficiencies would be addressed.