CHI members Sign Comments Submitted to the National Park Service (NPS)


August 11, 2022

NPS comments

On August 11, 2022 CHI members signed comments submitted to the NPS in strong support of prioritizing upper Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park for resident, recreational, and zero-emissions commuter use by implementing a permanent closure of the road to vehicle traffic. This joint faculty letter focused on the significant environmental and health benefits that will be gained by permanently closing upper Beach Drive.