{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-921.04","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 50-921.04","heading":"Duties.","body":"(a)\nDDOT shall plan, program, operate, manage, control, and maintain systems, processes, and programs to meet transportation needs as follows:\n(1)\nPursuant to its responsibility for transportation project delivery, DDOT shall:\n(A)\nIdentify transportation needs of the District and design, manage, and implement transportation improvement plans and projects, including design, engineering, and related support;\n(B)\nDevelop and update the Intermodal State Transportation Plan, corridor management plans, and other traffic studies on a regular basis, focusing on the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and information;\n(C)\nConduct planning studies on the condition and quality of the District’s transportation system in order to locate areas where future investment is required;\n(D)\nManage and construct capital projects related to the design and installation of streets, alleys, curbs, gutters, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, streetscapes, and medians;\n(E)\nReview and approve the use of construction materials for capital projects;\n(F)\nAdminister the full range of processing required to execute construction contracts for transportation, from initial preparation of bid documents through final construction completion;\n(G)\nImplement managed lane policies, including lane pricing, vehicle eligibility, and access control; provided, that at least one lane of traffic on a street with managed lanes shall be free of charge; provided further, that DDOT shall submit to the Council any policy created pursuant to this subparagraph for approval by act before implementation;\n(H)\nWith the consent of the Chief Property Management Officer, acquire real property by purchase, lease, grant, or gift for use by DDOT, and dispose of real property through sale, lease, or other authorized method, and exercise other acquisition and property disposition authority delegated to the Mayor;\n(I)\nConduct studies;\n(J)\nDevelop streetscape standards;\n(K)\nDevelop policies and programs to encourage and provide for the safe use of bicycles for recreation and work-related travel, including planning, developing, operating, and regulating a Bicycle Sharing program, and administering the Bicycle Sharing Fund established by § 50-921.16 to fund a Bicycle Sharing program;\n(L)\nDevelop and update the District’s various transportation improvement plans, consistent with federal and local requirements;\n(M)\nPlan, manage, and contract for all, or any part of, the design, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of any element of the Integrated Premium Transit System;\n(N)\nDevelop paratransit systems, water taxis, tour bus support systems, light rail streetcar transit systems, and other transportation services to provide for safe and efficient movement of persons throughout the city;\n(O)\nOperate the District of Columbia School Transit Subsidy Program;\n(P)\nPrepare studies on transit policy, mass transit, and alternative transit needs of District residents, including rail and bus services, review and revise bus routes, review and revise the location of bus shelter locations, support WMATA Board members, and act as a liaison between WMATA and the District government;\n(Q)\nOperate, maintain, and regulate the DC Circulator pursuant to subchapter II of this chapter;\n(R)\nOperate, maintain, and regulate the DC Streetcar pursuant to subchapter IV of this chapter;\n(S)\nSubmit to the Transit Rider Advisory Council proposed fare or service adjustments, as that term is defined in § 50-921.35(a-1)(3);\n(T)\nSubmit to the Transit Rider Advisory Council strategic or long-term plans to expand and improve local transit service;\n(U)\nDevelop and implement transportation safety programs;\n(V)\nIncorporate transportation safety features in the development, design, and construction of pedestrian, bicycle, motor vehicle, and mass transportation facilities and programs;\n(W)\nCarry out duties related to freight and passenger rail, to the extent such authority has been delegated or required by federal law, and duties relating to State Transportation Environmental Compliance; and\n(X)\nManage, control, and implement transportation improvement plans and projects on land transferred from the federal government for recreational use pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8124 and § 10-111, in cases where the land transferred is adjacent to public space and is part of a transportation improvement plan or project.\n(2)\nDDOT may enter into agreements to allow the private sponsorship of bicycles, equipment, and facilities used in the Bicycle Sharing program, and the placement of a corporate logo, slogan, or other indicia of sponsorship on the bicycles or facilities, and on related websites and social media; provided, that an agreement that would modify the name or design of any part of the Capital Bikeshare system, including equipment or facilities, shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day period of passive review before execution. The agreement submitted to the Council shall include detailed information about a proposed name or design. All proceeds collected from a private sponsorship agreement shall be deposited into the Bicycle Sharing Fund established by § 50-921.16.\n(2A)\nNot Funded.\n(3)\nPursuant to its responsibility for transportation operations, DDOT shall:\n(A)\nMaintain a tree inventory system;\n(B)\nPerform routine tree maintenance;\n(C)\nReview transportation related construction plans to ensure the provision of adequate rights-of-way for tree planting;\n(D)\nPlant and maintain trees on public space and on District-owned land, including parks and school property;\n(D-i)\nRemove and trim trees citywide;\n(D-ii)\nReview construction plans for the District of Columbia Public Schools, the Department of General Services, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and other District agencies to ensure the tree canopy is protected;\n(E)\nReview, approve, and issue public space permit requests for occupancy, work within, or other use of the public space, including private use and utility work public space requests, and ensure that transportation services are maintained and that the infrastructure is restored after the occupancy, work within, or other use is complete;\n(F)\nMaintain official public space records;\n(G)\nPerform regular inspections of the transportation infrastructure and maintain all DDOT assets;\n(H)\nEnter into agreements to allow the placement of advertisements on District property, under the control of DDOT, and collect payments under the agreements, if:\n(i)\nThe placement of the advertisement is not in violation of District or federal laws, regulations, or orders; and\n(ii)\nAll proceeds collected from the advertising agreement shall be paid into the Transportation Initiatives Fund, established under § 50-921.13; provided, that proceeds related to advertisements on bicycles, equipment, or facilities used for the purposes of the Bicycle Sharing program shall be deposited into the Bicycle Sharing Fund established by § 50-921.16; provided further, that proceeds relating to private sponsorship of vehicles, equipment, and facilities used in the DC Streetcar program shall be deposited into the DC Streetcar Fund established by § 50-921.73;\n(I)\nDevelop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive plan that covers the care, maintenance, and upkeep of public space and federal reservations under the control of DDOT;\n(J)\nEnsure that the transportation system is maintained to the highest standards;\n(K)\nPerform routine repair and maintenance activities to maintain a high quality of transportation infrastructure;\n(L)\nCoordinate seasonal snow removal operation on streets throughout the District in conjunction with the Department of Public Works and other District agencies;\n(M)\nMaintain the mechanical and electrical street light systems that support the transportation infrastructure;\n(N)\nProvide a safe transportation system by maintaining a high-quality traffic control system, including traffic signals and street lights;\n(O)\nMaintain the mechanical and electrical systems signal systems that support the transportation infrastructure;\n(P)\nWhere necessary to manage the flow of traffic, respond to incidents, or manage special events, concurrent with any other agency’s authority to do so, enforce all violations of statutes, regulations, executive orders, or rules relating to motor vehicle parking offenses and the operation of a motor vehicle, except those violations contained in § 50-2302.02;\n(Q)\nAllocate and regulate on-street parking;\n(R)\nDevelop a city-wide parking management program to balance the needs of parking in support of economic development;\n(S)\nEstablish citywide parking and curbside management regulations, taking into account input from other District agencies, as necessary;\n(T)\nInstall and maintain parking meters and other parking control devices and systems on public rights-of-way and other public spaces in the District; and\n(U)\nEstablish policies encouraging energy conservation, the reduction of pollution, including through the use of alternative-fuel vehicles, the reduction of traffic congestion, and an increase in transportation services to persons with disabilities.\n(3A)\nNot Funded.\n(3B)\nNot Funded.\n(4)\nPursuant to its responsibility for agency administration, DDOT shall:\n(A)\nPerform financial planning, financial management, and budgeting activities;\n(B)\nPerform functions relating to workforce development and the management of human resources;\n(C)\nSupport the contracting and procurement of goods and services required to fulfill DDOT's functions; and\n(D)\nManage DDOT's fleet, warehouses, and other facilities.\n(5)\nPursuant to its responsibility for ensuring adequate performance of the other duties identified in this section, DDOT shall:\n(A)\nDevelop and maintain a performance monitoring system to measure the quality and effectiveness of transportation services; and\n(B)\nDevelop and maintain the transportation elements of the Geographic Information System.\n(C)\nNot Funded.\n(D)\nNot Funded.\n(E)\nProvide customer service.\n(6)\nThe Director shall designate DDOT staff who are responsible for:\n(A)\nProviding legal counsel;\n(B)\nCivil rights matters;\n(C)\nCompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, approved July 26, 1990 (104 Stat. 327; 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.);\n(D)\nSenior and elderly affairs; and\n(E)\nPolicy and legislative affairs.\n(7)\nThe Director shall establish such offices and divisions as, in the Director's judgment, are appropriate to efficiently and soundly administer DDOT's various responsibilities.\n\n(b)\nFor the purposes of this section, the term:\n(1)\n“DC Streetcar” means a fixed guideway transit network offering rail passenger service operated by the District government or its agent.\n(2)\n“Integrated Premium Transit System” means an integrated transit system composed of any or all of the DC Streetcar, bus service operated or managed by, or on behalf of, the District government consistent with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact, and facilities including buildings, other structures, and parking areas appurtenant to the DC Streetcar and bus service.","path":["Title 50. Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.","Chapter 9A. Department of Transportation.","Subchapter I. General."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-921.04","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"8d98f118a3b57aa7acf9db1f9f8c240d6743656554fa65afebd07becba63c88b","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-921.03","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-50-921.05"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}