Lawsuits, Delays, and BRT Can't Stop Maryland's Purple Line: Ep. 90

Today, we're discussing the Purple Line, the DC metro area's perpetually delayed northern orbital service. Just how did this light rail line get so far off track, and will it ever be finished? All this, after The News! Links and stuffs Merch:https://shop.trlpod.com/ Twitter:@TheRedLine_pod YouTube channel:The Red Line Podcast Spotify:The Red Line Podcast Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/theredlinepodcasters Email:[email protected] Website:https://www.trlpod.com/ Timestamps References & notes [1]Mass Transit: CTA proposes $2.16 billion operating budget [2]Greater Greater Washington: What exactly happened with the Purple Line, and will the project ever get back on track? [3]Wikipedia: Purple Line (Maryland) § Work resumes [4]The Washington Post: Federal appeals court ruling allows Purple Line construction to continue [5]https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-700127.html [6]Purple Line MD [7]WMATA: MDOT MTA Purple Line Construction [8]Purple Line MD: Project Overview [9]NBC4 Washington: First Look: Purple Line light rail vehicle unveiled [10]Wikipedia: Washington Metro § Safety and security [11]Wikipedia: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority