B 26-0179 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Paper Alleys Planning Amendment Act of 2025

B 26-0179, the Paper Alleys Planning Amendment Act of 2025, requires the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) to create a detailed improvement plan for all unpaved or partially paved alleys ("paper alleys") by March 15, 2026. The plan must include a public map of all such alleys, methods for inspecting and costing repairs, community engagement processes with adjacent residents and neighborhood commissions, and cost estimates for full repairs versus community-supported improvements. It prioritizes low-income neighborhoods and high-usage alleys for initial work. This bill directly affects DDOT, residents living near alleys, and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions by mandating community-informed planning before any alley improvements.
Sub-Topics: Pedestrian Safety
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action Nov 21, 2025
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Nov 21, 2025
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Re-Referral published.
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Nov 18, 2025
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Re-Referred to Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment
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Apr 1, 2025
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Referred to Committee of the Whole
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Mar 21, 2025
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B26-0179 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
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Janeese Lewis George
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