The resolution submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser requests the reprogramming of $600,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Paygo funds from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) capital budget to its operating budget. This reallocation is necessary because the funding originally designated for the Downtown Transportation Plan has been deemed ineligible for capital funding. The funds will be used to support the development of the plan, which is crucial for identifying transportation improvements needed to revitalize downtown Washington, D.C. The request follows the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980 and has been reviewed by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, which has no objections to the reprogramming.

The reprogramming will ensure that the funds are utilized appropriately within the budget, as the activities associated with the Downtown Transportation Plan cannot be funded through the capital budget. An initial transfer of $400,000 was made in FY 2025, and this request covers the remaining $600,000 needed to complete the funding for the plan. The Office of Budget and Planning has indicated that this reprogramming will not adversely impact DDOT's budget or the District's financial plan, and it is anticipated that there will be no negative consequences from this action.