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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.

Our January Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Gaby's Hair Salon and an interview with Shiva Shayan, Certified Construction Manager, Maryland Transit Partners.

Our December Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight with El Golfo Restaurant, an interview with PLTO Deputy Director of Operations Pete Snyder and more.

The Maryland Department of Transportation announced the award of $500,000 in grants to support operations at 40 small businesses impacted by the construction of the Purple Line.

The final vehicle delivery on November 19 completes the project’s full order of 28 state-of-the-art vehicles.

Our November Newsletter includes construction updates, a Business Spotlight on Onoria Consulting Services and a Beyond the Rails Community Grants update.