Van Hollen Statement on Gov. Hogan's Transportation Announcement

Statement

Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement on Governor Larry Hogan's announcement on the future of the Purple and Red lines in Maryland:

"Today Governor Hogan gave us mixed news on the future of critical transportation projects in Maryland. I'm pleased that the Governor has not closed the door to the Purple Line and recognizes the positive impact it will have, but he has asked Montgomery and Prince George's Counties to shoulder considerable additional burden and opened the door to altering the plans. I'm troubled by these changes and will be reviewing the impact to ensure commitments made to communities along the route are met. I'm deeply disappointed that Governor Hogan is refusing to fund the Red Line, which holds significant economic promise for the Baltimore region at a time when it is sorely needed.

"Investment in transportation is a win-win for our state -- it helps rebuild and expand crumbling infrastructure, puts people back to work at good-paying jobs, and helps revitalize local neighborhoods. The success of Maryland is contingent on the success of all of our communities -- that must be true of our transportation policy."

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