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  • Oct 05 | 2026
    Press Releases

    Maryland Department of Transportation Announces $400,000 in Purple Line Small Business Grants

    The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded $400,000 in grants to support operations at 38 small businesses along the Purple Line alignment.

  • Sep 22 | 2026
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - September 2026

    Our September newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on C&M Tag and Title Services and an interview with Richa Amin, Systems Testing and Commissioning Engineer, MTA. 

  • Sep 03 | 2026
    Press Releases

    Purple Line Schedules Fall 2026 Community Advisory Team Meetings

    The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration Purple Line today announced the Fall 2026 Community Advisory Team (CAT) meeting schedule, highlighting the significant progress the Purple Line project has made since the last set of meetings held in the spring.

  • Aug 20 | 2026
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - August 2026

    Our August Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on D'Linares Barbershop and an update on Purple Line Transit Partners' (PLTP) Beyond the Rails Community Grants.

  • Aug 06 | 2026
    Press Releases

    Purple Line Transit Partners Increases the Dollar Value and Quantity of 'Beyond the Rails' Community Grants

    Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) is pleased to announce news expanding the reach and impact of its 'Beyond the Rails' community grant program.

  • Jul 22 | 2026
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - July 2026

    Our July newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Vee Nails and an interview with Ademir Lopez, PLTO Director of Maintenance. 

  • Jul 16 | 2026
    Press Releases

    MTA Advances Purple Line Vehicle Testing Across Montgomery County

    The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration began live-wire testing of Purple Line light rail vehicles (LRVs) between the Lyttonsville Operations and Maintenance Facility and the Purple Line Bethesda Station in Montgomery County this week.

  • Jun 26 | 2026
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - June 2026

    Our June Newsletter includes construction updates, A business spotlight on Java Nation and an interview with Mike Ollinger, MTA Purple Line Director of Operations.

  • May 27 | 2026
    Videos

    Community Is Our Business: Day in the Life with Purple Line Business Engagement Team

     

     

  • May 21 | 2026
    Newsletters

    Purple Line Newsletter - May 2026

    Our May 2026 Newsletter includes construction updates, a business spotlight on Manuel's Beauty Salon and an interview with Chris Stokes, MTS Public Information Coordinator.