Montgomery County projects tied to Purple Line delayed

Montgomery County lawmakers are re-examining the need for projects tied to the planned Purple Line light rail, whose funding is in jeopardy.

County Executive Ike Leggett said Tuesday he was delaying the proposed south entrance to the Bethesda Metro Station, which would allow riders to transfer between the Purple Line’s Bethesda terminus and the Metro. He also is delaying funding for the Capital Crescent Trail, the popular path that would have to be reconstructed if the Purple Line is built. The $2.15 billion, 16-mile line between New Carrollton and Bethesda would run along the current trail.