The Purple Line light rail has been a long-anticipated addition to the Maryland public transit system. The 16-mile light rail will connect Montgomery County and Prince George’s County with stops stretching from Bethesda to New Carrollton. But major construction was halted in September of 2020. So what happened exactly and how likely is it the Purple Line project will resume?
Construction on the Purple Line has been paused for months. What exactly happened, and will the project ever get back on track? ggwash.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ggwash.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
New Tool Demystifies Regulations Around Maryland s Purple Line
The tool aims to help stakeholders cut through regulatory complexity and ensure equitable access to the light rail line s economic benefits. May 27, 2021, 7am PDT | Diana Ionescu |
A new tool from the University of Maryland’s National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education (NCSG) provides easy access to a curated database of plans and regulations in the Purple Line corridor, the area surrounding Maryland s upcoming Purple Line light rail. Cyrus Chimento, who worked on the project, writes in Greater Greater Washington that while the Purple Line project presents massive benefits to locals such as increasing transportation access, decreasing pollution, and creating jobs, not all residents will share the benefits. To combat this potential outcome, the Purple Line Corridor Coalition (PLCC) formed a community development agreement among businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and community groups t
This tool helps create equitable development in communities surrounding the Purple Line ggwash.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ggwash.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.