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Committee on Transportation and the Environment Hearing on Transportation Reorganization Amendment Act of 2015

By ranpuba
On Friday, December 4, 2015, the Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a Public hearing on the proposed Transportation Reorganization Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-313). The hearing will begin at 11:00 a.m., Room 412 (4th floor) of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

According to the legislative summary, the bill reorganizes and establishes several offices and divisions within the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and sets operational, reporting and other requirements on the agency and other District agencies. While the bill is comprehensive, it does contain several components related to bicycling in the District. A copy of the legislation with bicycle-related items highlighted is listed at the bottom of this page.

The public may testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official hearing record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Aukima Benjamin, staff assistant to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, at (202) 724-8062 or via e-mail at abenjamin@dccouncil.us. Persons representing organizations will have five minutes to present their testimony. Individuals will have three minutes to present their testimony. Witnesses should bring 5 copies of their written testimony and should submit a copy of their testimony electronically to abenjamin@dccouncil.us.






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