"Our over-reliance on cars and $4-per-gallon gasoline has led us to dig a really deep hole for ourselves. The Purple Line is the ladder that helps us climb up out of this hole toward the light of rational land use, friendly commutes and a stable climate." Mike Tidwell, director of CCAN

Help Move The Purple Line Forward in 2007 Purple Line Day in Annapolis - January 30, 2007 Allocate funds for the State’s share of construction of the Purple Line Fund the final design and construction of this project to improve mobility in the Washington region, revitalize communities, and protect our environment. Take immediate steps to advance the Purple Line this spring Open a project office for the Purple Line in the Takoma-Langley Crossroads area to facilitate a community-driven planning process. Support fast track design and construction of the Purple Line/Red Line connection in Bethesda. Support planning, design and construction of the Purple Line/Orange Line connection and transitway/pedestrian crossing in New Carrollton. Reactivate the State’s transit-oriented development planning so as to maximize the revitalization benefits of the Purple Line in communities along its path.

68,000 riders each weekday is huge! Counting down to completion of Purple Line DEIS; Latest news: Latest News; How you can help See: Calendar of Events. We need you to help keep the Purple Line a state and county priority. Write a letter, make a call or send an e-mail in support of the Purple Line today. See: Contact List