Transportation Planning Process

DDOT leads the process of project identification, development and transportation plan approval. All projects must be consistent with the District's Comprehensive Development Plan and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Though DDOT is required to participate in the MPO process, the District acts as both the state and the city.

Legislative Role in Transportation Planning

Councilmembers talk to the mayor and the DDOT director about project priorities before and during the annual budget process. The Council reviews the proposed transportation budget as part of the annual budget formulation before submitting it to Congress. Plans for some projects must be approved by the Council due to individual legislative requirements. DDOT is considering submitting certain transportation plans to the Council for endorsement.