Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $600,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Paygo funds from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) capital budget to its operating budget. This reprogramming is necessary because the funding allocated for the Downtown Transportation Plan has been deemed ineligible for capital funding. The funds will be used to support the development of this plan, which is crucial for identifying transportation improvements needed to revitalize downtown. An initial transfer of $400,000 was made in FY 2025, and this request covers the remaining amount needed to complete the funding for the plan.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not adversely impact DDOT's budget or the District's financial plan. The reprogramming will ensure that the funds are expended from the appropriate budget, allowing the Downtown Transportation Plan to proceed without delay. The request is in compliance with the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980 and has been submitted for the Council's consideration, with the expectation of favorable action.