Purple Line upgrades community grants
The Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) is increasing the value and quantity of Beyond the Rails community grants. The program launched in fall 2023, and PLTP has awarded over $130,000… Read More
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Road closures and metro shutdowns set to test Montgomery County commuters this summer
Montgomery County commuters may need extra patience this summer as major transportation projects affect both road and transit travel across the county. Beginning July 6 through Sept. 6, Metro’s Red… Read More
Purple Line reaches major milestone as final rail track installed
In Silver Spring, crews installed the final piece of rail Thursday to connect Montgomery and Prince George’s counties through the Purple Line. The light rail will run from Bethesda to… Read More
Moore announces plan to aid businesses along Purple Line corridor
Standing in the midst of Long Branch businesses that have suffered financially during Purple Line construction, Gov. Wes Moore Monday announced he has included $3 million in his proposed budget… Read More
Final Final Purple Line Rail Car Delivered as Project Reaches 85% Completion
The 28th and final Purple Line car was recently delivered and it is “a major milestone,” according to the Maryland Transit Administration. The project is almost 85% complete with more… Read More
Purple Line Construction on Track for Completion in 2027, Director Says
The nearly decade-long Purple Line construction project is finally nearing completion. Senior Project Director Ray Biggs said the Purple Line is about one year of construction and another year of… Read More
Las Obras de la Línea Púrpura Finalizarían en la Primavera de 2026
La Línea Púrpura proyecta iniciar el servicio de pasajeros durante el invierno de 2027. Así lo informaron funcionarios de la Línea Púrpura en una sesión informativa ante los miembros del… Read More
Purple Line Track Work Expected to Finish in Spring 2026
The Purple Line projects it will begin passenger service during the winter of 2027. That’s according to Purple Line officials at a briefing before members of the Council’s Transportation and… Read More
Businesses Suffer As Purple Line Chugs To The Finish Line
Throughout much of this summer, bright orange barricades helped pedestrians navigate Downtown Silver Spring as drivers struggled to get around multiple closed or partially blocked roads. This has caused dramatic… Read More
Purple Line Construction Displaces 20 Long Branch Families with Water Main Break
Building out Metro’s long overdue Purple Line continues to disrupt life for county residents. Four apartment units are condemned and another three require extensive repairs following a water main break… Read More
New Fish Passage Project Enhances Habitat In Long Branch Stream
Montgomery Parks and Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) completed a new fish passage project at the stream underpass of Piney Branch Road in the Long Branch community, helping restore habitat for… Read More
Purple Line Enters Dynamic Testing Phase
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has begun dynamic testing of all eight Purple Line light rail vehicles, the agency announced. The Purple Line is a 16-mile, 21-station… Read More