Posts tagged Purple Line
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Take a first glimpse inside a real Purple Line railcar
If you’ve been wondering what fabric pattern will cover the seats on the Purple Line’s 26 light rail trains, or what kind of hand-holds standing passengers will grip, wonder no more. Keep reading…
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This tool helps create equitable development in communities surrounding the Purple Line
The Plans and Regulations Information Tool provides easy access to a curated database of plans and regulations in the Purple Line corridor. Users can define an area of interest to find out which plans or regulations apply to it. Findings can be exported into a sharable document. Keep reading…
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Langley Park was already ripe for gentrification. Here’s why COVID-19 could speed up the process.
Langley Park in Prince George’s County has weathered disinvestment for decades, but there are now signs that developers are interested in the area. Combined with looming evictions due to COVID-19, some residents may be at immediate risk of displacement. Keep reading…
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Langley Park was already ripe for gentrification. COVID-19 could speed up the process.
Langley Park in Prince George’s County has weathered disinvestment for decades, but there are now signs that developers are interested in the area. Combined with looming evictions due to COVID-19, some residents may be at immediate risk of displacement. Keep reading…
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The first Purple Line railcar may arrive in Maryland by the end of 2020
Maryland recently posted two briefings showing new photos, updates, renderings, and more information about the line’s progress. Keep reading…
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Silver Spring will add a bunch of new bike lanes. Here’s where.
Silver Spring has seen a big expansion of bike lanes in recent years, but it may only be the beginning. This week, transportation officials gave an update on several new projects in downtown Silver Spring that could make it safer to bike and walk in the area. Keep reading…
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Why is it so hard to get to Annapolis by transit?
It’s really difficult to get to Annapolis, Maryland without a car, and it doesn’t get much easier once you’re there. The consequences of those limitations are especially apparent during the three-month stretch from January to April when Maryland’s General Assembly is in session. Keep reading…
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Here’s the best way to build a Purple Line link between Bethesda and Tysons
Although the Purple Line between Bethesda and New Carrollton isn’t expected to open until late 2022, transit advocates frequently talk about the possibility of extending it. The Purple Line is the area’s first major circumferential transit project, and it is expected to have high ridership. It also connects to a series of densely-spaced job centers and residential areas. Keep reading…
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MDOT head Pete Rahn was hostile to transit. Will his replacement be better?
Maryland State Secretary of Transportation Pete Rahn suddenly resigned on Monday, leaving behind a legacy on transit includes cancelling Baltimore’s Red Line and axing Montgomery County’s Corridor Cities Transitway. Rahn is heading back to his native New Mexico, where he’s been commuting from since Governor Larry Hogan tapped him to lead MDOT in 2015. Keep reading…
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The first Purple Line train has finished assembly
While the Purple Line won’t open to riders until 2022 or 2023, the first of what will be 26 Purple Line trains has finished assembly at its factory in Elmira, New York. Keep reading…