Pledges to Move Forward on Purple Line at Stops in Bethesda and Silver Spring
Baltimore, MD (August 10, 2010) - Today, Governor Martin O'Malley will reaffirm his commitment to the Purple Line light rail, citing the project's potential to create jobs and attract businesses to Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
O'Malley will greet riders at the Bethesda Metro stop before traveling to Silver Spring to meet with small business owners who stand to benefit from improved regional transit options.
"The Purple Line between Bethesda and New Carrollton is a vital economic development project that will ease traffic gridlock, create thousands of construction jobs, and attract businesses to the area," said Governor Martin O'Malley.
Last year, Governor O'Malley announced plans to move forward with the locally preferred alternative for the $1.5 billion light rail system. Once constructed the Purple Line is projected to have nearly 65,000 riders a day and will result in 19,000 fewer vehicles on the road.
"While other candidates for Governor have indicated their intentions to abandon the Purple Line-ignoring the needs of families and businesses in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties --the O'Malley administration will continue to work closely with federal and local partners to keep this job-creating project on track," said Tom Russell, O'Malley's Campaign Manager.
Voters need to wise up. How many of the residence / voters understand that Maryland politians create 99.99999 of new jobs or jobs period in Districts that they need to win an election. That means four areas out of 24 areas, 23 Counties + Baltimore City, gets everything. Is this considered equal representation from our Politians?
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