Councilmember Berliner Talks Hogan’s Purple Line Decision (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner said Hogan’s Purple Line decision is a positive announcement but “we need to know the details.”

Hogan said, at a news conference on June 25, the project will require an additional investment from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

“A little more we can do. A lot more; I don’t think so,” Berliner said.

The Governor also announced a nearly $2 billion investment in improving roads and bridges across the state. He said one of the improvements would be to reduce congestion on Interstate 270 in both Montgomery and Frederick counties.

According to a news release from the governor’s office, today’s conference was “following through on his campaign pledge to provide funding for highways and state-owned local roads.”

The $1.97 billion in 84 projects includes:

• $790 million for 10 projects that support economic development
• $250 million to repave 1,959 lane miles of highway
• $355 million to improve safety in 25 locations
• $25 million to fix drainage and keep roads from flooding in 10 locations
• $355 million for 13 projects to improve traffic flow
• $195 million to repair 26 bridges

To find out more about each project, click here.

Leggett Reacts to Hogan's Purple Line Announcement (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video,  Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett shares his reaction to Governor Larry Hogan’s announcement that the Purple Line is moving forward and that other transportation improvements are in the works for improving congestion along I-270 in Montgomery and Frederick counties. Take a look: Related:

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Councilmember Berliner Talks Hogan's Purple Line Decision (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner said Hogan’s Purple Line decision is a positive announcement but “we need to know the details.” Hogan said, at a news conference on June 25, the project will require an additional investment from both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. “A little more we can do. A […]

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About Aline Barros

Aline Barros is a multimedia reporter and community engagement specialist with Montgomery Community Media. She can be reached at Abarros@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter at @AlineBarros2.

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