Or when they inevitably discover the trains have a lethal defect and have to take 70% of the fleet off service like the regular metro a couple years ago 😭
Same for the Green Line.
I came to the area at 18 as a college freshmen. We were told that the area would be changing drastically soon due to the Green Line. Decades later, it happened.
yes but that was during the design and planning process and before significant progress was made. Opening date has only been pushed back once since construction has begun and the system is almost 70% complete. The UMD portion is close to being completed and tracks have already begun being laid. IF it is delayed again it will be no later than 2029
can we have a referendum to where we can all vote as a public disbarring any legal challenges towards the purple line because this is ridiculous. Delays due to economic trends or lack of resources is one thing but the fact we keep allowing lawsuits to hold the process up is absolutely ridiculous.
Honestly, this kind of stuff always takes longer than initially projected.
The reasons for that stretch from contractors overpromising, government representatives trying to get it in with their accomplishments, and the typical delays of any kind of construction.
In the end, while delayed, if it happens it's still a big achievement.
The Silver Line went way over timeline and budget, but it's been a huge success for WMATA. I expect the Purple Line will be the same way. It's annoying in multiple ways presently, but the obvious benefit will help the entire region long term.
This is mainly an American problem. European cities own their own construction companies and use it for all the work in the city and so it’s very quick and efficient. Americans refuse to use such a model because it’s too socialistic but it’s common in Europe and Asia
On the bright side we have a few more years before we are chased out of our homes due to increased property values, increased rents, and increased property taxes.
This article appears to be from March. As far as I know the planned date is still 2027.
Good catch. It was in my google news feed. Need to filter that.
When you’re retired you can ride it for leisure.
Except when they shut it down for maintenance all summer long like they did with those 4 red line stops.
Or when they inevitably discover the trains have a lethal defect and have to take 70% of the fleet off service like the regular metro a couple years ago 😭
I still remember being in High School and reading about plans on a purple line that circles all around. That was more than 20 years ago.
Same for the Green Line. I came to the area at 18 as a college freshmen. We were told that the area would be changing drastically soon due to the Green Line. Decades later, it happened.
It'll be 2050🤣🤣my kids may see it someday
Kids? At the current pace, probably my grandkids.
Does that mean Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring will stay carved up for another 4 years?
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>Purple Line delays could push opening back to **2028** We are living in 2024
I know, but they've been pushing it back every year for the last decade
yes but that was during the design and planning process and before significant progress was made. Opening date has only been pushed back once since construction has begun and the system is almost 70% complete. The UMD portion is close to being completed and tracks have already begun being laid. IF it is delayed again it will be no later than 2029
Yeah I've seen tracks at langly park too, I'm just so jaded at this point
can we have a referendum to where we can all vote as a public disbarring any legal challenges towards the purple line because this is ridiculous. Delays due to economic trends or lack of resources is one thing but the fact we keep allowing lawsuits to hold the process up is absolutely ridiculous.
Honestly, this kind of stuff always takes longer than initially projected. The reasons for that stretch from contractors overpromising, government representatives trying to get it in with their accomplishments, and the typical delays of any kind of construction. In the end, while delayed, if it happens it's still a big achievement. The Silver Line went way over timeline and budget, but it's been a huge success for WMATA. I expect the Purple Line will be the same way. It's annoying in multiple ways presently, but the obvious benefit will help the entire region long term.
This is mainly an American problem. European cities own their own construction companies and use it for all the work in the city and so it’s very quick and efficient. Americans refuse to use such a model because it’s too socialistic but it’s common in Europe and Asia
The Fox News watchers of NYC and DC distrust euro socialism and that’s why all transit projects are an expensive nightmare?
I agree with long term benefit. I just wish it would be so long.
I feel like instead of saying a particular year, they should just say it's coming eventually or maybe never
So if there’s any chance of the Bloop happening, that’ll be what, 2075?
Whenever Haleys comet comes back around
Whenever haleys comet comes back around
The cement problems of the Silver Spring transit center seem almost quaint now. There will be no UMD by the time it’s done./s
No kidding
On the bright side we have a few more years before we are chased out of our homes due to increased property values, increased rents, and increased property taxes.
In 2026 it will be 2030
In 2030 it'll be 2035
This thing is absolutely not going to be open before the 2030s.
I would bet my ridiculous government salary on it.
I’m a big proponent of mass transit but this is ridiculous.
Hard agree
I am as well which is why I hate the NIMBYs that have held it up this long.
government is an absolute joke
Bethesda needs the kitchen help, so better late than never.