Day: January 12, 2015

Purple Line Part I: To build or not to build a $2.4 billion light rail line

Purple Line Part I: To build or not to build a $2.4 billion light rail line

by | Jan 12, 2015 |

Plans to connect Bethesda to New Carrollton by light rail have been in the works for nearly 15 years. The Purple Line started off as a $1.2 billion transportation initiative in 2000. The transit line is now projected to cost $2.4 billion, or a little over $150 million per mile.

Developers want it. Business wants it. But does the incoming Republican governor want it?
This is the first of two stories examining the pros and cons of the Purple Line. Today’s story focuses on the positive arguments. Tomorrow’s story will focus on opposing arguments.

State Roundup, January 12, 2015

by | Jan 12, 2015 |

High on the Annapolis agenda: Uncertainty; Gov.-elect Hogan’s appointees lean heavily toward private sector; Senate President Miller believes General Assembly can work with Hogan; as General Assembly gears up, the issues to watch include the rain tax, moving DHCD, budget management, the Purple Line and education funding as teachers union mounts push to prevent cuts; MTA finds that E-ZPass users speed through tolls but repercussions are nil; Vallario’s House Judiciary panel will see 22 freshmen members; Robin Frazier picked for Sen. Getty’s seat; FNP editorial board urges Hogan to reject Ciliberti for Del. Schulz’s seat; it’s been a season of embarrassment for Frederick County government, the latest a viral hot mess; Pip Moyer, calming Annapolis mayor during turbulent ‘60s, dies.

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