Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $400,000 in Capital Paygo funds from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) capital budget to its operating budget for FY 2025. This reprogramming is necessary because the funding for the Downtown Transportation Plan has been found ineligible for capital funding. The funds will support the development of this plan, which is vital for identifying transportation improvements needed to revitalize downtown. The request complies with the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980 and includes a detailed justification.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has confirmed that this reprogramming will not negatively impact DDOT's budget or the District's financial plan. The funds will be transferred as specified in the accompanying documentation, ensuring proper expenditure from the budget. This reprogramming is part of a broader agreement with the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) to allocate a total of $1 million for the Downtown Transportation Plan over two fiscal years, with $400,000 designated for FY 2025 and $600,000 for FY 2026. The resolution emphasizes that this action does not create new programs or alter previously denied allocations, and it is crucial for the timely execution of the Downtown Transportation Plan.