through which segments of the Bi-County
Transitway (Purple Line) in both
Montgomery and Prince George's counties
will undergo project planning. The letter
shall indicate how the MTA will ensure
that adequate information to assess
feasibility is available about project
segments in both counties.

Further provided that it is the intent of the
General Assembly that both segments of
the Bi-County Transitway be completed.

Provided that the State may not enter
into an agreement for construction or
operation of a rail system based on

magnetic levitation (Maglev)

technology except pursuant to an Act
of the General Assembly specifically
authorizing the project. Further
provided that no State general or
special funds may be expended for the
purpose of studying, developing, or
constructing a Maglev system in the
State.

Special Fund Appropriation...........................

Federal Fund Appropriation..........................

J00H01.06 Statewide Programs Operations

Special Fund Appropriation...........................

Federal Fund Appropriation..........................

J00H01.08 Major Information Technology
Development Projects

Special Fund Appropriation...........................

Federal Fund Appropriation..........................

- 1580 -

11,411,000
6,390,000	17,801,000

63,514,219
8,723,270	72,237,489

95,399,000
94,382,000
141,284,000	236,683,000
	235,666,000

Ch. 202

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND