missing something

Judge Dismisses Purple Line Advocates’ Lawsuit Against Town of Chevy Chase - Bethesda Beat

World peace? Eradicate hunger & poverty? Save the environment? Passion for these is understandable. But, a 16-mile rail line in the burbs with dubious ridership projections and a $2.5 billion initial price tag (before the first shovel is turned)? What am I missing here?

Purple Line

Montgomery County MD

Prince George's County MD
Chevy Chase MD

WMATA

public-private partnership
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)

Silver Spring Transit Center

Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center
Gov. Hogan