Judge dismisses second Purple Line lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by opponents of the Purple Line, ruling federal officials did not act illegally in awarding $900 million in construction aid to the light rail project.
The judge also said the filing was made too late to argue the project’s potential impact on historical sites. [Washington Post]
Olney residents speak out against planned communications tower
Residents who live near Georgia Avenue and the Intercounty Connector south of Olney say the government was not transparent in its plans to build a 250-foot police and fire communications tower near their homes.
Some nearby residents say they have serious health and property value concerns about the tower, but they are also upset they were left out of the process to decide its location. [WJLA]
Changes outlined for Rockville intersection
State officials have outlined plans to add new signs to differentiate turn lanes from thru lanes after a motorist raised concerns about safety at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Rockville Pike.
The driver said she was driving in the area in the dark and didn’t realize she was in a left-turn only lane until she was stopped by a police officer and led to the right side of the road. [FOX 5]
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