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Washington, D.C. closes roads in Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park, and Fort Dupont Park to vehicle travel

Purpose

Approach

Changes to public space

Type

Mode

Bicycle / e-bicycle

About this initiative

The National Park Service and United States Park Police closed Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park and roads in Anacostia Park and Fort Dupont Park to vehicle traffic to give park users more space to safely exercise while physical distancing. The closures were in effect from April 11 through April 30, 2020.

Lessons learned

Location:
Washington
Washington
D.C.
United States
Launch date: Apr 12, 2020
Actor:
Public sector action
()
Partners involved: National Park Service, United States Park Police

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