The South County Economic Development Association, in conjunction with the Greater South County Coalition for Absolute Progress, will hold a Transportation Summit tomorrow.
“Bringing Metrorail Services to South County: If Not Now, Then When?” will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Harmony Hall’s Concert Auditorium, 10701 Livingston Road in Fort Washington.
The summit brings together civic groups, community leaders, and concerned citizens of Prince George’s County with business and government officials to discuss strategies for extending Metrorail services across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Find out what's happening in Upper Marlborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“Ten years ago, in September of 2001, SCEDA and GSCCAP held a similar Transportation Summit aimed at moving this project forward,” Economic Development Association President John Huggins said in a statement.
“In the intervening years, despite heightened interest from South County residents, Prince George’s County officials, and area State legislators, efforts to include this project in the Maryland State Transportation Plan have thus far been unsuccessful.”
Find out what's happening in Upper Marlborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Saturday’s summit will refocus attention on relieving traffic congestion and long commutes by area residents while also fostering continued economic development in south county.
The summit will feature perspectives on the need for Metrorail services in South County from residents, businesses (National Harbor developer, Milt Peterson, and Gaylord National Hotel VP for Finance, Jay Burgomaster) and government (Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, 26th Legislative District State Senator, Anthony Muse, and 9tht District Councilman Mel Franklin).
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.