Maryland to Hold Community Meetings on Purple Line
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a number of in-person community meetings in May and June about construction for the Purple Line. The purpose of the meetings is… Read More
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With Financing in Place, Purple Line Construction to Ramp Up
A financial deal announced Thursday puts the Purple Line back on track with full-scale construction expected to resume in late spring and early summer. Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) and… Read More
Vence el Plazo para que los Negocios Afectados por la Línea Morada Reciban Subsidios
Este viernes 10 de diciembre es el último día para que las pequeñas empresas del condado de Montgomery que se han visto afectadas por la construcción de la Línea Morada… Read More
Leaders Announce Grant Program for Businesses Affected by Purple Line Construction
Montgomery County leaders announced a grant program for small businesses that have suffered revenue loss due to Purple Line Light Rail construction. “For those of us who live, work and… Read More
Work about to Start at Urban Park by Silver Spring Transit Area
Construction is expected to begin soon at the Gene Lynch Urban Park at the intersection of Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue across from the Silver Spring Transit Center and the… Read More
Elrich Asks State to Single Track Purple Line, Some on Council are Opposed
As the state moves closer to selecting a contractor for the Purple Line, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has suggested reducing the project in order to save money due to… Read More
Work on Purple Line Will Close Lanes to Relocate Utilities
Construction for the Purple Line at the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Cloverfield Road in Silver Spring is expected to close lanes beginning the evening of Feb. 25 and into… Read More
‘A Great Day for the State’: Board of Public Works Approves Purple Line Settlement
The three-member Maryland Board of Public Works unanimously approved a settlement that ends all financial claims and litigation concerning the proposed Purple Line. Under the agreement, the state will pay… Read More
Senate Appropriation Bill Includes Funding For NIH, Purple Line
The U.S. Senate’s proposed appropriations bill includes funding for several projects in Montgomery County and Maryland. The Senate Appropriation Committee’s bipartisan bill now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives… Read More
Lawmakers Call on Hogan to Provide $2 Million for Businesses Along Purple Line
Several Maryland and Montgomery County lawmakers gathered outside of Evita’s Bridal Shop in Takoma Park Monday, calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to provide funding for businesses along the Purple Line.… Read More
Maryland Federal Legislators, Activists Concerned About Purple Line Future
Maryland’s federal legislators sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan Oct. 28 “to express our deep concern” for the Purple Line, which incurred a huge setback last month after a… Read More
Council Demands MDOT Stay Committed To Building Purple Line
Montgomery County Councilmembers adamantly told representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation that the Purple Line must be completed for the economic health of the area and so the county… Read More