Purple Line Transit Partners P3 Agreement

March 4, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Elrich Asks State to Single Track Purple Line, Some on Council are Opposed

As the state moves closer to selecting a contractor for the Purple Line, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has suggested reducing the project in order to save money due to the financial hit the county has taken during the pandemic. Elrich has asked the Maryland Department of Transportation to consider single tracking the Purple Line […]

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December 17, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

‘A Great Day for the State’: Board of Public Works Approves Purple Line Settlement

The three-member Maryland Board of Public Works unanimously approved a settlement that ends all financial claims and litigation concerning the proposed Purple Line. Under the agreement, the state will pay $250 million, of which $100 million is due by the end of this month. “We are going to see the Purple Line, a little late, […]

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November 24, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

New Agreement Means Purple Line is Back on Track

An agreement has been reached to settle all outstanding financial claims and end litigation concerning the proposed Purple Line. The Maryland Department of Transportation, Meridiam, Star America and Fluor, which had been partners on the project, reached an agreement which calls for the state to pay $250 million. Under the terms, Purple Line Transit Partners […]

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