The DC Metro area is getting it's first ring route with the 16 mile Purple Line! We'll talk about how the line interfaces with the DC Metro, what the land use around stations look like, as well as issues with delays and cost overruns on the project.
Overall, we are excited to see this open to the public in 2027! Let us know what you think of the project. Where would you like to see it expand next?
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Links to Articles, People, and Organizations in this Episode:
Maryland Matters Article: https://marylandmatters.org/2024/03/13/maryland-officials-ok-more-purple-line-money-but-not-gladly/
RM Transit on P3s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIVJGd5_uaY
DOT Document: https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/2022-03/MD-Purple-Line-FFGA-Project-Profile-FY23.pdf
Purple Line Corridor Report: https://purplelinecorridor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CorridorReport20150627.pdf
00:00 - Introduction
01:02 - What is The Purple Line?
02:27 - Bethesda Station
03:27 - Bethesda to Silver Spring
04:04 - Silver Springs Station
06:43 - Takoma Langley
08:50 - University of Maryland
10:51- More Suburban Stations
12:33 - New Carrollton
13:29- Ridership Projections & Timing
16:48 - Cost Overruns with the Purple Line
19:36 - Dealing With Different Fares from DC Metro
21:00 - What Could The Future of The Purple Line Look Like?
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