District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 9-425.01. Sidewalk installation requirements.

(a)(1) For road segments that lack sidewalks on both sides of the street, road reconstruction or major repair, installation of a curb and gutter, or curb and gutter replacement shall include installation of a sidewalk on the side of the street that lacks a sidewalk.

(2) When installing a new sidewalk pursuant to this subsection, the new sidewalk shall connect to an existing sidewalk if there is an existing sidewalk within 0.1 miles from the road segment where the construction of the new sidewalk is taking place, on either end, and is on the same side of the street as the new sidewalk.

(1) Missing sidewalks in school areas;

(2) Routes that provide access to parks and recreational facilities;

(3) Transit stops;

(4) Locations where the absence of a sidewalk creates substantial pedestrian safety risks; and

(5) Roadway segments for which residents petitioned to have sidewalks.

(1) Missing sidewalks in school areas;

(2) Routes that provide access to parks and recreational facilities;

(3) Transit stops;

(4) Locations where the absence of a sidewalk creates substantial pedestrian safety risks; and

(5) Roadway segments for which residents petitioned to have sidewalks.