The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting grant applications from small businesses impacted by construction along the Purple Line alignment in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
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Feb 10 | 2025Press Releases
Maryland Department of Transportation Launches Grant Program for Small Businesses Along the Purple Line
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Jan 23 | 2025Newsletters
Purple Line Newsletter - January 2025
Our January newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Admas International Market, and an interview with Moad Sheikh, Purple Line Safety Program Manager.
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Jan 22 | 2025Videos
Capital Crescent Trail Bridge over Rock Creek
Crews placed the Capital Crescent Trail bridge truss over Rock Creek and the Rock Creek Trail in December. The bridge employs an inverted truss design, meaning support structures are hidden underneath the bridge instead of above in a traditional truss. This design was chosen to maintain sightlines along the creek, and it gives the bridge a unique look from below.
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Dec 19 | 2024Newsletters
Purple Line Newsletter - December 2024
Our November newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Kook Kai’s Thai Noodles, and an interview with Julia Cornejo, MTS Construction Apprentice.
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Nov 18 | 2024Newsletters
Purple Line Newsletter - November 2024
Our November newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Jamaican Country Kitchen, and more.
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Oct 17 | 2024Newsletters
Purple Line Newsletter - October 2024
Our October newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on iHeal Wellness, an interview with Purple Line Community Outreach Liaisons Rena Johnson and Stephanie Villegas, and more.
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Oct 14 | 2024Videos
Business Spotlight: Casa Blanca Bakery
Check out the Purple Line's Business Spotlight video for Casa Blanca Bakery.
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Oct 03 | 2024Videos
Purple Line Progress - Fall 2024
Fall 2024 Progress Update
Check out construction highlights from across the alignment following a busy summer of progress.
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Sep 18 | 2024Press Releases
Purple Line Announces Schedule for Fall 2024 Community Advisory Team Meetings
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration today announced the fall 2024 Purple Line Community Advisory Team (CAT) meetings will be held from October 1 to 29.
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Sep 18 | 2024Newsletters
Purple Line Newsletter - September 2024
Our September newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Total Automotive, an interview with the Purple Line interns, and more.