The long-awaited Purple Line, which would connect New Carrollton, College Park, Silver Spring and Bethesda, is finally taking a big step toward construction. But Montgomery County’s leader says there are still more details to be worked out.
“I’m delighted,” County Executive Ike Leggett said shortly after Wednesday’s announcement. “[But] we still have some further discussions to make sure that all of the pieces are consistent with our plan here locally.”
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker also welcomes the selection of a group to build and operate the 21-stop, 16.2-mile light rail line connecting the two counties.
“The Purple Line is an important state transportation project that will spur economic development, reduce traffic and lead to greater environmental sustainability for Prince George’s, Montgomery and neighboring counties throughout central and southern Maryland,” Baker says in a statement.
“This project has been in the works for well over a decade,” the statement continues. “Today’s announcement is welcomed news to begin construction, create jobs, and finally bringing the Purple Line to fruition for our residents, businesses and visitors.”
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