Federal lawmakers urge Hogan to back Purple, Red lines.

[elleng]

Maryland’s nine federal Democratic legislators Thursday called on Larry Hogan to support the proposed Purple and Red Lines, two multi-billion rail projects that could be eliminated by the incoming Republican governor.

In the letter signed by U.S. Sens. Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin and Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, Steny H. Hoyer, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Chris Van Hollen, John P. Sarbanes, Donna F. Edwards, and John K. Delaney, the legislators expressed their support for the project.

“We know you share our commitment to strengthening Maryland’s economy and ensuring that the people of Maryland have access to infrastructure they need to excel in their lives, and we believe construction of the Red and Purple Lines is central to achieving these priorities,” the lawmakers wrote.

“If Maryland signs full funding grant agreements for each project with the Federal Transit Administration by the end of this September as currently planned, the Red Line and the Purple Line will each receive $100 million in federal funding this fiscal year, and up to $900 million in federal funding over the entire construction period.

http://thedailyrecord.com/2015/01/15/federal-lawmakers-urge-hogan-to-back-purple-red-lines/

[RavensChick]

1. I sure hope so!

With all the talk about transportation costs, adding another rail line in the DC area would be the best thing to happen in a long time. Hell, Virginia has the Silver Line, why not the Purple Line for Montgomery and PG Counties??

Then again, Hogan is a Republican so let's revisit this in 100 days (or less if he lets his true colors show).