The Action Committee for Transit (ACT) is holding a rally tonight outside the AFI Silver Spring Theater and Culture Center denouncing a debate about the future of the Purple Line that is being hosted inside by the Maryland Public Policy Institute. ACT called the event a “fundraiser.” The event costs $45 per ticket to attend. You can read the ACT […]
Purple Line
March 2, 2015 |
February 21, 2015 |
Action Committee for Transit Issues Statement on Purple Line
The Action Committee for Transit has released the following statement on the Purple Line delay: “We are deeply disappointed by Friday evening’s announcement of a five month delay in awarding the contract for the Purple Line. “Delay risks the loss of private and federal funding for an essential transit line. Maryland cannot afford to leave […]
February 10, 2015 |
Council President Leventhal on Purple Line (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal says the Purple Line is the best thing we can do for the economy right now.
February 7, 2015 |
Leggett and Baker Hold Meeting on Purple Line to Rally Business Support (VIDEO)
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker hosted a meeting at the University of Maryland to gather support for the Purple Line from the business community. Lorna Virgili has the story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
February 5, 2015 |
Leventhal On Purple Line: “We Need to Know” (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal responds to a question about the Purple Line at his news briefing earlier this week. Take a look:
February 2, 2015 |
“We Don’t Need a Transit Authority for the Purple Line” (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal said he does not believe a Transit Authority is needed for a Purple Line or the Corridor Cities Transitway. Take a look:
February 2, 2015 |
Transit Funding for County, A Statement by Leventhal and Berliner
Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal and Councilmember Roger Berliner, chair of the Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee, issued the following statement today regarding transit funding for the County: “The first and nearest term decision regarding transit in Montgomery County is whether the Purple Line will proceed, which Governor Hogan and Transportation Secretary […]
January 30, 2015 |
Meet the Mayors (VIDEO)
MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts “Meet the Mayors,” a new television show on Montgomery Channel 21 about some of the issues and challenges facing two of Montgomery County’s biggest cities. Joining the discussion are Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, Rockville Mayor Bridget Newton and Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz, who now represents both cities as the Council’s […]
January 22, 2015 |
Coalition for Smarter Growth Director Praises Hogan for Keeping Purple Line on Track
Reports today indicate that Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has initially retained state funding for the long-planned for Purple Line in his first state budget. Based on those reports, Coalition for Smarter Growth Executive Director Stewart Schwartz applauded the decision in the following statement: “We were pleased to see that both Purple Line and Red Line […]
December 17, 2014 |
Larry Hogan on the Purple Line (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Governor-elect Larry Hogan answers questions about the Purple Line during a visit last week in Bethesda. Related:
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