Purple Line Begins Testing Light-Rail Trains Near Riverdale Park
The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has begun “dynamic testing” of the trains on a one-mile test track along Veterans Parkway.
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Purple Line Takes Shape as Shelters Installed Around College Park
/in College Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithAfter years of construction, the Purple Line is starting to take shape as transit shelters have been installed around College Park.
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.
Residents Try to Stop McDonald’s From Replacing Locally Owned Restaurant Near Hyattsville
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithA well-organized group of Route 1 residents is trying to stop a McDonald’s from being built near Hyattsville.
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.
Hyattsville Uses Motion-Sensor Cameras to Monitor Free Parking
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe city recently installed the cameras to monitor parking spaces on Gallatin Street near City Hall and the post office that are free to use for 15 minutes.
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.
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