State Won’t Rule Out Canceling Purple Line — Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn isn’t ruling out the possibility of ditching the Purple Line altogether, though he has asked private concessionaires bidding to build the project to cut costs. Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to make is decision in May. [WAMU]
Parks, Recreation To Talk North Bethesda Projects — Those interested in a trio of projects in North Bethesda/White Flint will likely be interested in a capital budget forum held by Montgomery Parks on April 23. At the forum, Parks and a Recreation Advisory Board will talk projects for the county’s next capital budget, including Josiah Henson Park, a new North Bethesda community recreation center and improvements to Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center. [Montgomery Parks]
Bethesda Runners Dominate In Distance Events — Some of the strongest long-distance track athletes in the county and state go to Bethesda’s three MCPS high schools, including two returning state champions. [The Gazette]
Ride On Buses Will Warn Pedestrians — The county’s Ride On bus system is doing a pilot with four buses that will have an audible warning sound whenever a bus driver turns the wheel 45 degrees in either direction. The sound is to warn pedestrians in crosswalks of turning vehicles and remind other drivers to watch for pedestrians at internsections. [Montgomery County]
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