Project: Green Line Extension South of Anacostia River
Summary
The Green Line extension was a five-station, 6.5 mile extension from Anacostia station to the Branch Ave station completed in 2001. The Green Line serves the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area with 21 stations and passes through Prince George's County, Maryland and the District of Columbia. This heavy rail line runs at-grade, on elevated rail lines, and underground in its north-south direction and is operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Transit Line Extension
Transportation Mode
Heavy Rail
Usage
3,932
Length (mi)
6.50
Economic Distress
1.00
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
4,930
Population Growth Rate (%)
-0.1%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
0.1%
Market Size
6,366,928
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
9.8000
Topography
4
Geography
Region
New England/Mid-Atlantic
State
MD, Washington DC
County
Prince George's, Washington D.C
City
Temple Hills CDP & Suitland CDP
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
1995
Post Construction Study Date
2006
Construction Start Date
1996
Construction End Date
2001
Months Duration
60
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2001
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$761,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$1,560,758,000
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
Green Line Extension South of Anacostia River
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