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 essential because the funding for the Downtown Transportation Plan has been found ineligible for capital funding. The funds will be used to support the development of this plan, which is vital for identifying necessary transportation improvements to revitalize downtown. The request adheres to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980 and includes a detailed justification.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact DDOT's budget or the District's financial plan. The total transfer will amount to $1 million, with $400,000 allocated for FY 2025 and $600,000 for FY 2026, as part of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. The resolution clarifies that this action does not create new programs or alter previously denied allocations, and it is necessary to prevent delays in implementing the Downtown Transportation Plan, which is crucial for the area's revitalization.