At today's Board of Public Works, Maryland officials are expected to approve a new contractor for the Purple Line light rail project.
Prev. coverage: dcist.com/story/22/01/13…
Today's board docs: bpw.maryland.gov/MeetingDocs/20…
Prev. coverage: dcist.com/story/22/01/13…
Today's board docs: bpw.maryland.gov/MeetingDocs/20…
I'm on a bit of a time delay, but we're on to the Purple Line stuff.
New MD Transportation Sec. Jim Ports says it's been a year-long process to replace the contractor after last one left.
New MD Transportation Sec. Jim Ports says it's been a year-long process to replace the contractor after last one left.
MTA Admin Holly Arnold says they've been working hard to "get this project back on track."
Says it is still a great project, connecting several Metro, MARC, Amtrak to communities across Montgomery County and Prince George's County and will reduce congestion, spur development.
Says it is still a great project, connecting several Metro, MARC, Amtrak to communities across Montgomery County and Prince George's County and will reduce congestion, spur development.
Arnold says state did as much work as it can as it brought on a new contractor.
Light rail cars are still under construction, other project work underway...
Three contractors applied to finish out the project. MD selected a joint venture of Dragados and OHL.
Light rail cars are still under construction, other project work underway...
Three contractors applied to finish out the project. MD selected a joint venture of Dragados and OHL.
Matthew Pollack, who heads up the Purple Line project for the MTA, says construction would fully kick back off this spring with an opening of fall 2026.
Total project cost (including design, construction, operation, financing) is increasing to $9.3B dollars, up from $5.6B.
Total project cost (including design, construction, operation, financing) is increasing to $9.3B dollars, up from $5.6B.
Comptroller Franchot says he has confidence in the team, Ports, Arnold, Pollack.
Franchot jokes Ports is bringing "quite a large request" for his first meeting. But reiterates the project is essential. Blames delays, cost increases on lawsuit from ppl "who wanted nothing done."
Franchot jokes Ports is bringing "quite a large request" for his first meeting. But reiterates the project is essential. Blames delays, cost increases on lawsuit from ppl "who wanted nothing done."
Franchot: What lessons did we learn about public-private partnerships from this?
Hogan notes MD thought they were getting gouged by the contractor so that's why they severed ties. Also blames frivolous lawsuit. Now we're in a different economic reality and costs increased.
Hogan notes MD thought they were getting gouged by the contractor so that's why they severed ties. Also blames frivolous lawsuit. Now we're in a different economic reality and costs increased.
Franchot wants to know what fares will be.
Arnold says too early. Four years away. Likely similar to other MTA, WMATA, MARC fares... likely a flat fare. Construction cost increase won't affect fare price.
Arnold says too early. Four years away. Likely similar to other MTA, WMATA, MARC fares... likely a flat fare. Construction cost increase won't affect fare price.
BPW approves a series of Purple Line contracts, including approving a new constructor, 3-0.
Votes essentially get the project on the way to completion in 2026. Overall cost now $9.3 billion.
Votes essentially get the project on the way to completion in 2026. Overall cost now $9.3 billion.
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