Creating a permeable, multi-use trail for the community of Washington DC
Closed to the public since 1991 due to severe, storm-caused deterioration, northwestern DC’s Klingle Valley Road resembled the set of a scary movie. Hidden in a ravine, the rubble of the old road within the valley went largely unnoticed by most people in DC.
After nearly two decades of debating whether or not to rebuild the road, DC law mandated that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) evaluate the environmental remediation of its right-of-way through Klingle Valley, transecting Rock Creek Park to create a permeable, multi-use trail. A trail like this required a design that reduces the erosive forces of the urban runoff and provides a safe and sustainable path through the steep stream valley.
We helped the City find a resilient, context-sensitive solution with substantial community buy-in thanks to extensive public and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with DDOT and Natural Park Services (NPS), we navigated the myriad of environmental compliance steps to design a trail that minimized its impact through trail permeability, creek restoration, and stormwater management.
At a Glance
Bimal Patel, Principal
Engineering takes teamwork, and you’ll collaborate with all kinds of people inside and outside the field.
Simon Simon, Senior Principal
Being a part of bridging the gap between communities is rewarding. My job is to help build bridges and highways that improve quality of life.
John Wiser, Senior Principal, Environmental Services
My goals are to bring positive energy to work every day, to be forward thinking, and to lead by example. Let's create a fun and rewarding work environment together.
Steve Zeender, Associate, Project Manager, Transportation
I enjoy designing a range of transportation infrastructure improvements—I’m committed to increasing safety, walkability, and bikeability.
Amad Jones, Project Manager, Transportation
I take pride in creating compliant designs that focus on providing safety and sustainability.
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