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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.

The Maryland Department of Transportation announced $600,000 in new grants to support operations at 60 small businesses impacted by the construction of the Purple Line.

Governor Wes Moore made the third stop on his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Montgomery County. During his tour, the governor joined elected leaders and state transportation officials at the future Purple Line 16th Street – Woodside Station to install the final segment of rail. 

Our April 2026 Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Roxana Floral and an update on Purple Line Transit Partners' (PLTP) Beyond the Rails Community Grants.

Our Spring 2026 Progress Update video includes thoughts from the community, a systems testing update and more progress across the alignment. 

Our March Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight with Molimar Tax Services and an interview with a panel of women at Purple Line Transit Operators. 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) today announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED Silver certification to the newly constructed Purple Line Operations and Maintenance Facility located in Glenridge, Maryland.

Our February Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight with ZP Tax and an interview with Kevin London, MTS Construction Superintendent. 

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has scheduled the spring 2026 Purple Line Community Advisory Team (CAT) virtual meetings to be held from April 14 through April 28.