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kal101589 says:
The Purple Line proposal is nothing more than an idealistic, impracticable plan that could never suit College Park or the University. Although in theory, the project may seem like a good idea, the application of this concept is completely unrealistic. The topic of debate is where on campus, would be the best possible location for the purple line. The only answer for that question is NOWEHRE, thus why the plan is foolish in its entirety. There is not one point during the day, when classes are in session, that a student doesn’t witness bumper-to-bumper traffic in any part of campus, not to mention the permanently congested areas of campus and stadium drive. Implementing the Purple Line on either campus or stadium drive (which are the two most popular proposals) would be a fiscally irresponsible tactic on the Universities end. Their argument and the argument of most advocates is that it would decrease congestion and encourage mass transit as a means to get around campus. Newsflash! The construction of the Purple Line will take away car lanes and thus increase traffic for those who still choose to use their cars. Mass transit isn’t always the preferred use of travel. For example, the New York Mets and NY MTA have encouraged the use of mass transit on subways and trains as a result of the new stadium construction taking away parking. Despite parking being impossible to find, fans still prefer to drive in with their cars and pay a parking fee. This is just further proof that not everyone will utilize the new line and because not every student will plan on using it, the Purple Line will end up being a burden on all commuters. A second argument for the use of the Purple Line that is flawed is an environmental explanation. Some say that the Purple Line will be a bio-friendly light rail that would decrease gas emissions that are a result of vehicles. Although this is a good point, the Purple Line should be bio-friendly regardless; of course, the state wasn’t going to construct a pollution-friendly light rail. Once again the issue comes down to people individual choice to use their already purchased cars, rather than take the light-rail. A third issue that can arise is that the Purple Line not only increase mobilization of students and community members, but it can be used to the advantage of criminals. Crime is still a prevalent issue affecting out campus and community and our main concern should be to decrease crime rates rather than institute a burdensome train. If we fund the use of the Purple Line, we not only neglect more pressing needs, we provide criminals more room to roam and create havoc. This third argument may seem irrelevant, but we’ll just see how unrelated the two issues are when the person who pickpocketed you was able to end up in Bethesda 40 miles away before you even realize it.
S.K.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )