Purple Line given go ahead by federal goverment
October 7, 2011 - 01:45 pm
Federal officials gave the Maryland Transit Authority the go-ahead Friday to proceed with plans to finalize and develop the Purple Line.
- An artist renderings of a Purple Line station. Construction is slated to begin in 2015. (Courtesy: MTA)
The Washington Post reports that the approval allows the Maryland Transit Authority to proceed with cost estimates, environmental impact studies and construction schedules.
The 16-mile light rail line will eventually connect Bethesda with New Carrollton.
Passenger service is expected to be offered by 2020.
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