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Letter to Shawn Benge, Acting Director of National Park Service - Norton Requests Permanent Closure of Portion of Beach Drive to Motor Vehicle Traffic to Encourage Outdoor Activities by D.C. Residents

Letter

Date: May 26, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation

Dear Acting Director Benge:

I request that the National Park Service (NPS) permanently close to motor vehicles the portion of Beach Drive NW in the District of Columbia that has been closed to motor vehicles during the coronavirus pandemic. NPS closed this portion to motor vehicles during the pandemic to provide more space for pedestrians, bicyclists and recreation. Thousands of people have used Beach Drive over the last year to walk, run, bike and play.

As we shift into post-pandemic life, there is much we have learned about our values as a community. One of those lessons is the benefit of spending time outdoors. We should take advantage of the opportunity the temporary closure of Beach Drive provided to prioritize health, outdoor recreation and other forms of transportation by making the closure permanent.

I ask that you respond to this letter in writing by June 11, 2021.

Sincerely,


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