Thursday, May 4, 2017

Leggett, Roshdieh Join Officials in Urging Federal Judge to Rule on the Purple Line MCDOT


County Executive Ike Leggett joined other Maryland leaders and Purple Line NOW transit activists, at a rally in downtown Silver Spring, to call for a federal judge to issue a ruling allowing the Purple Line to be built in the Washington suburbs, saying a delay in a court case blocking the project is costing taxpayers money. The light-rail project connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties needs a favorable court ruling to get its federal environmental approval reinstated before it can secure $900 million in federal grants and begin major construction. View photos from Flickr.

On May 2, Director Al Roshdieh (left) joined supporters of the Purple Line at a rally in Silver Spring. Also pictured are County Councilmembers Hans Reimer (center) and George Leventhal (second from right).on