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PR 26-0373 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Closing of a Cul-de-Sac in Square 4350, S.O. 22-05506, Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution approves closing a cul-de-sac on Douglas Street, N.E., in Square 4350 to support WMATA's Bladensburg Bus Garage Reconstruction Project. The closure is needed to expand bus parking (260 to 290 spots), add infrastructure for zero-emission buses, and increase employee parking (100 to 400 spots), avoiding delays before permanent legislation completes congressional review. It directly enables WMATA's project timeline without requiring further public hearings.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables infrastructure for zero-emission buses, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure in WMATA's project.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationApproves closure to expand WMATA bus parking, add zero-emission infrastructure, and support transit project timeline, directly advancing public transit infrastructure.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Public Transit
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Nov 2025
Signed into Law
Nov 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 Signed Nov 4, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was converted from a draft proposal to an enrolled resolution, indicating it has passed the Council and is ready for final approval. The text was updated to reflect that the permanent legislation has already passed, and the resolution now cites the correct permanent bill number (26-160) and date. The lot number was also updated from 'Lot 6' to 'Lot 0006' for precision.
TECHNICAL

The document status changed from a draft proposal to an enrolled resolution, signifying it has been approved by the Council and is awaiting final enactment.

The lot identifier was updated from 'Lot 6' to 'Lot 0006' to ensure precise legal description of the property.

The resolution text was updated to reference the specific permanent bill number (26-160) and its passage date, clarifying the relationship between the emergency and permanent laws.

Floor votes · Council Nov 4, 2025

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Nov 4, 2025
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Key actions
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Nov 4, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced
PR26-0373 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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