Neighbor Gavin passed along a few tidbits from DDOT’s performance oversight hearing from documents here: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2113.

Capital Bikeshare: DDOT plans to add a Capital Bikeshare station at/around South Dakota Avenue & Ingraham Street NE in FY26.

Metropolitan Branch Trail, Blair Rd to Piney Branch: DDOT expects to complete the necessary property acquisition from WMATA and advertise the project for construction in FY27, with construction anticipated to begin in Spring 2027.

Metropolitan Branch Trail, 1st Pl NE to Oglethorpe St NW: DDOT is working to procure a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for a trail corridor running parallel to 1st Street NE, from Oglethorpe Street NW to 1st Place NE, beginning in 2026.

Eastern Avenue NE project: The extent of the shared use path was under review to limit impact to private properties and earthwork. Funds for construction were not included in the FY26 budget. The project is on hold until funds can be provided to finalize the design and construct the project.

Sidewalk Gap Program

In 2026, DDOT plans to build sidewalks where they are currently missing in these neighborhood locations:

• Kennedy Street NE, from South Dakota Avenue to 5th Street, north side of the street

• 4th Street NE, from Kennedy Street to 5th Street, east side

• Jamaica Street NE, from Jefferson Street to Eastern Avenue, both sides

• Jefferson St. NE, from Jamaica St. to Chillum Pl., east side