In theory, the Purple Line embodies the ideals of the Abundance Agenda: ambitious public infrastructure designed to expand access, connect communities, and enhance daily life. This 16.2-mile light rail line aims to link key Maryland suburbs—Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park, and New Carrollton—facilitating seamless movement across the region without the need to traverse central Washington,…
I’m all for mass transit. I really am. I believe in investing in public infrastructure, reducing car dependence, and building systems that make life better for more people. But if I have to drive down Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring one more time and dodge a maze of construction barrels, uneven pavement, and mystery fencing,…