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

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Transportation

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Impacts

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Narrative

Green Line Extension South of Anacostia River

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