(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Saturday, June 24, at 3 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will cut the ribbon on the new Klingle Valley Trail and celebrate by leading the trail’s inaugural community walk/ride. The event will showcase the new trail that stretches from Woodley Park through Cleveland Park and Mount Pleasant and connects to Rock Creek Park. The new 0.7-mile paved trail was constructed with repurposed material from the formally washed out Klingle Road and marks the first time the city has converted a road into a trail just for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The $6 million reconstructive project involved restoring the Klingle Run stream flow; removing existing road infrastructure; planting new trees; constructing the landscaping; building new walls from reclaimed stone; and installing permeable trail pavement, fencing, lighting, benches, signage, and drainage and storm water structures.
As a part of Back to Basics DC, an effort to highlight the day-to-day work that keeps the District moving forward, the Mayor will continue to recognize the work of DC government employees, showcase innovations in service delivery, and share information about how the community can help the government keep Washington, DC a great place to call home.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 24, at 3 pm
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Mary Cheh, Ward 3
Leif Dormsjo, Director, DC Department of Transportation
WHERE:
Klingle Road, NW and Cortland Place, NW
Open Press
*Closest Metro: Cleveland Park Metro Station*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).