The Purple Line Is More Than 80 Percent Complete
Officials say the Purple Line is now more than 80 percent complete and on track for a 2027 opening.
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Hyattsville Gets Two Artsy New Bus Shelters Near Route 1
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithTwo new shelters in Hyattsville’s arts district feature a swooping roofline and Art Nouveau-inspired curved metal framework.
Purple Line Begins Testing Light-Rail Trains Near Riverdale Park
/in Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Maryland Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has begun “dynamic testing” of the trains on a one-mile test track along Veterans Parkway.
New Apartment Building at West Hyattsville Metro Now Leasing
/in College Park, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithA new apartment building within walking distance of the West Hyattsville Metro station is now accepting tenants.
Route 1 Native Paints New Mural on West Hyattsville Garage
/in Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithAn artist who grew up on the Route 1 corridor recently painted a massive new mural on a West Hyattsville parking garage.
College Park Partnership Plans $3 Million Bike Path to Trolley Trail
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithThe $3 million bike lane would run along Campus Drive from the main campus to the intersection with the Trolley Trail near the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute.
Why the Purple Line Is Delayed Again and Over Budget
/in College Park, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithSince its launch in 2015, the 16.2-mile light rail transit project that will run through parts of Riverdale Park and College Park has repeatedly seen construction delays and cost overruns.
How a County Anti-Sprawl Effort Could Spur More Growth Around Route 1
/in College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithPrince George’s County will consider using impact fees to discourage sprawl and encourage more apartments near Metro stations.
Metro Stations on the Route 1 Corridor Will Close for Six Weeks
/in College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe West Hyattsville, Hyattsville Crossing (previously known as Prince George’s Plaza), College Park and Greenbelt stations will be closed until Sept. 4.
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