Governor Hogan released his proposed budget on Friday, January 23, 2015. His budget includes $312.8 million for the Purple Line “pending review and reevaluation.” The MTA’s acquisition team has confirmed that its instructions are to proceed with the necessary property acquisitions. Property acquisitions are scheduled to be accomplished this year, so construction may begin in late 2015 or early 2016. Consequently, it is reasonable to assume that the budgeted funds are to permit the property acquisition process to proceed in order to keep the project on schedule. The MTA has advised that any delay in the schedule w
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