PR26-0373 • 2025

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

Labor

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Mendelson
Last action: 2025-11-21
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact number of new parking spots for Metro buses is specified as an increase from 260 to 290, but not explicitly stated in the candidate explanation.

Closing a Cul-de-Sac in Square 4350

This resolution declares an emergency to close a cul-de-sac in Square 4350, abutting Lot 6, to support the expansion of the Bladensburg Bus Garage.

What This Bill Does

Closes the Douglas Street, N.E., cul-de-sac in Square 4350, which is next to Lot 6.
Supports WMATA's plan to expand the Bladensburg Bus Garage and build new parking spots for Metro buses.
Allows emergency action before permanent legislation takes effect.

Who It Names or Affects

People living near Square 4350 and Lot 6
WMATA employees working at the Bladensburg Bus Garage

Terms To Know

Cul-de-sac: A short street with only one entrance or exit, often used in residential areas.
Emergency Declaration Resolution: A type of resolution that allows for quick action to address urgent situations.

Limits and Unknowns

The exact impact on local residents and businesses near the cul-de-sac is not detailed.
It does not specify how long the emergency closure will last or what happens after the permanent legislation takes effect.

Bill History

2025-11-21 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution R26-0249, Effective from Nov 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 012945
2025-11-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-11-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-11-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number R26-0249
2025-10-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
PR26-0373 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

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

Current Bill Text

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Chairman Phil Mendelson 2
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION 8
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 12
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To declare an emergency with respect to the need to close a cul-de-sac in Square 4350, abutting 16
Lot 6, and bounded by Douglas Street, N.E., in Ward 5. 17
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 19
resolution may be cited as the “Closing of a Cul-de-Sac in Square 4350, S.O. 22-05506, 20
Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025”. 21
Sec. (a) There exists an immediate need to approve emergency legislation ordering the 22
closure of the Douglas Street, N.E., cul-de-sac in Square 4350, abutting Lot 6. 23
(b) The purpose of the closure and dedication is to support the Washington Metropolitan 24
Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Bladensburg Bus Garage Reconstruction Project, which 25
will expand the number of parking spots for Metro buses from 260 to 290, create infrastructure 26
to support WMATA’s Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan, and increase on-site employee 27
parking from 100 to 400. 28
(c) Permanent legislation (Bill 26-160) was approved by the Council at the October 21, 29
2025 Additional Legislative Meeting. Enacting emergency legislation prior to the completion of 30
the congressional review period is necessary to enable the project to proceed without risk of 31
further delay. 32
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia determines that the circumstances 33
enumerated in Section 2 constitute emergency circumstances making it necessary that the 34
“Closing of a Cul-de-Sac in Square 4350, S.O. 22-05506, Emergency Act of 2025” be adopted 35
after a single reading. 36
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 37