{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-9-425.01","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 9-425.01","heading":"Sidewalk installation requirements.","body":"(a)\nFor road segments that lack sidewalks on both sides of the street, road reconstruction, installation of a curb and gutter, or curb and gutter replacement shall include installation of a sidewalk on at least one side of the street.\n\n(b)\nFor roadways that are missing sidewalks, but are not undergoing major construction, sidewalk installation shall be prioritized for the following areas:\n(1)\nMissing sidewalks in school areas;\n(2)\nRoutes that provide access to parks and recreational facilities;\n(3)\nTransit stops;\n(4)\nLocations where the absence of a sidewalk creates substantial pedestrian safety risks; and\n(5)\nRoadway segments for which residents petitioned to have sidewalks.\n\n(c)\nThe Mayor shall continue to accept and consider sidewalk petition requests from residents.","path":["Title 9. Transportation Systems.","Chapter 4. Street Repair and Construction.","Subchapter III-A. Sidewalk Installation, Safety, and Accessibility."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/9-425.01","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"0574da1a3e2af4e72761070d0e17681e3eb9db510fd1ac2780825703ad1d81eb","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-9-421.13","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-9-425.01a"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}