More importantly, the study found that safety will increase, especially at busy intersections such as Connecticut Avenue and Porter Street; the number of accidents will be reduced due to lower traffic volumes at these intersections.  This is one of the most important reasons to reopen Klingle Road.

Without Klingle Road: As a part of this study, an analysis was conducted to determine various improvements required at this intersection [Connecticut Avenue and Porter Street] for the design year under the no build scenario to achieve an acceptable level of traffic operation.  Results of these analyses indicate that the eastbound approach of Porter Street needs to be widened to accommodate an additional two through lanes, while an additional through lane is needed in the westbound direction as well.  Even if these improvements are implemented at this intersection, traffic congestion is expected to shift to other area intersections along Porter Street.