The proposed resolution, introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson, seeks to declare an emergency regarding the closure of a cul-de-sac located in Square 4350, adjacent to Lot 0006 and bordered by Douglas Street, N.E., in Ward 5. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need for this closure to facilitate the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) Bladensburg Bus Garage Reconstruction Project. This project aims to expand the parking capacity for Metro buses and enhance infrastructure to support WMATA's Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan, ultimately increasing employee parking availability.

To expedite the process, the resolution allows for the emergency legislation to be enacted after a single reading, thereby preventing any delays in the project's progression. The Council plans to mark up permanent legislation related to this matter on October 7, 2025, with a first reading scheduled for the same day. The immediate adoption of this emergency resolution is deemed necessary to ensure that the reconstruction project can move forward without interruption.