Season's Greetings from Purple Line NOW!

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to you, our dedicated readers and unwavering supporters. Your enthusiasm and commitment to the Purple Line project have been truly inspiring and instrumental in the progress of the project through the years.

Thank you for standing by us, sharing our vision, and contributing to the journey towards a brighter and more connected future. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

Warmest wishes from all of us here at Purple Line NOW!

In today's edition of Purple Line NOW News, here's what you'll find:

• What's Happening at PLN?
  
  • Important Information from Purple Line NOW -- Please Read!
• Happening Along the Purple Line Corridor
  • Fall Community Advisory Team Meetings Presentations Available
• Construction Updates
  • In Case You Missed It

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PLN?

Important Information from Purple Line NOW -- Please Read!

Dear Supporters,

We're thrilled to announce our latest matching campaign, with an ambitious goal of raising $6,000 by December 31 at midnight! Here's the best part: Every donation will be matched up to $2,000, doubling the impact of your generosity! Please note, Purple Line NOW Board members are exempt from this matching campaign.

If you contributed last December, we kindly urge you to consider another gift during this campaign. Your donation will again be matched, making it even more impactful! As always, we will list (with your permission) your name or your company's name on our website for a year following your generous donation.

Why Your Support Matters

Purple Line NOW operates on a very tight budget, and currently, our funding is critically low. The funds raised through this campaign will help us sustain our efforts through the spring. Your support enables us to continue producing our bi-monthly newsletter and hosting forums with key leaders on our project.

Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant difference. With your help, we can continue to advocate, inform, and engage our community on important Purple Line and transit developments.

Grateful Thanks to Our Anonymous Donor

We are deeply grateful to our anonymous donor who has generously stepped up to offer matching funds for each of your donations. This incredible supporter has consistently provided matching contributions for many years, significantly amplifying the impact of your generosity. Their dedication and unwavering support are truly inspiring and make a tremendous difference in our ability to fulfill our mission.

Donate Today and double your impact!

Remember: The matching campaign ends December 31 at midnight. Every gift counts—especially now.

Thank you for being part of the Purple Line NOW community!

HAPPENING ALONG THE PURPLE LINE CORRIDOR

Fall 2024 Community Advisory Team Meetings Recordings and Presentations

The fall 2024 CAT meetings were held and the meeting presentations and recordings have been posted on their website. You can also catch all of their videos on their YouTube channel!

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES & PROJECT FEATURES

In Case You Missed It!

This video from the Purple Line team about the progress on the University of Maryland campus is awesome! 

STAY CONNECTED

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In today's edition of Purple Line NOW News, here's what you'll find:

• What's Happening at PLN?
  
  • Your Donations Matched During the Holiday Season!
• Happening Along the Purple Line Corridor
  • Fall Community Advisory Team Meetings Presentations Available
  • In Case You Missed It - A Round-Up of Newsworthy Items
• Construction Updates

Share This Newsletter

Please feel free to share this newsletter - no permission from us needed! You can always find a link to our newsletter on our Purple Line NOW website which makes it easy to share with your friends, neighbors, constituents, customers, and employees. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PLN?

Your Donations Matched During Holiday Season!

We are grateful for each and every one of our donors -- past and present! As we always do, we kick off our own fundraising season in the fall and ask that you consider including Purple Line NOW in your holiday given when possible. 

***We are so fortunate that we have a long time donor who has matched donations each and every autumn for the past many years -- and we have just received word that they are going to match your donation again this year!!** 

That means, if you give a gift, our donor will match that gift dollar-for-dollar until we reach our goal or the end of the campaign. We will bring you more specifics soon, but we are so grateful that our generous donor has offered to help make your gift even more impactful to the work we do!

Below is our list of donors who have given in the past twelve months. We appreciate each and every donation -- and if you don't see your name on the list, we hope you will consider renewing (or giving for the first time!)

Your support will be used to continue this newsletter and to continue our education forums. We meet every month to share information and keep abreast of all things Purple Line which helps us bring the latest news to you.

You can donate easily by clicking the PURPLE button below or the link right HERE.

Featured Donors

The Malloy and Sanders Family
Tina, Don, and Jessie Slater
Purple Line Transit Partners
Purple Line Corridor Coalition

Supporting Donors

Eric Talbot

Engineers

Elizabeth Barbehenn
Ralph Bennett
Nancy and Rob Soreng

Conductors

Nicholas Brand
Jose Galdamez
Gerrit Knaap
Greg Madden
Anita Morrison
Christine Scott and JohnR Llewellyn

Commuters

Gus Bauman, John Carroll, Paul Goldman, Stacy Kaplowitz, Jodie Kulpa-Eddy, William Strang, Jerry Withers

Passengers

Glen Bottoms, Tina Curry, M. G. Diamond, Patrick Dougherty, Lucile Freeman, Richard Gollub, Francine Meyer, Judith Morenoff

HAPPENING ALONG THE PURPLE LINE CORRIDOR

Fall 2024 Community Advisory Team Meetings Recordings and Presentations

The fall 2024 CAT meetings were held and the meeting presentations and recordings have been posted on their website. You can also catch all of their videos on their YouTube channel!

In Case You Missed It - A Round-Up of Newsworthy Items

• The Purple Line was featured at the Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures Light Rail Conference. Here's a short article about the planned presentation.
• The 7th Annual Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk to celebrate the newly reconstructed bridge, uniting neighborhoods once divided by racial division, was held on November 16 and honored Charlotte Coffield.You can view a short video of this year's walk on YouTube.
• A recent episode of MTA's Transit Times is dedicated to the Women in Transit and features MTA Director of Metro Operations Carissa Nichols and MTA Electronic Technician Aesha Darby discussing their careers and group support and participation.
• For those readers who live or work in the Baltimore area, save the date for the 2nd Annual City for All Forum on Transportation on Saturday, January 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, Turner Auditorium 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore MD. Delegate Robbyn Lewis on behalf of Baltimore City House Delegation is organizing the event which will be free and open to the public. Registration will be required. More information to come.
• Purple Line NOW has been given permission to reprint this stunning piece of art entitled "Purple Line Construction" by the very talented local artist Chris Luckman! Her painting has been accepted into the Rockville Art League Winter Members Show and the exhibit will be at Glenview Mansion from December 8 - January 17. There is an opening reception on December 8, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and all are welcome! Thank you to Chris for capturing the hardworking Purple Line crews all along the project's corridor!

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES & PROJECT FEATURES

The November newsletter is out from the Purple Line Outreach Team.

Some photos from social media we thought you'd enjoy!

STAY CONNECTED

Get Connected

Make sure you are signed up for timely alerts from Purple Line NOW via our Twitter and Facebook pages, and at our website Purple Line NOW.

Purple Line NOW has been given permission to reprint this stunning piece of art entitled "Purple Line Construction" by the very talented local artist Chris Luckman! Her painting has been accepted into the Rockville Art League Winter Members Show and the exhibit will be at Glenview Mansion from December 8 - January 17. There is an opening reception on December 8, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and all are welcome.

Thank you to Chris for capturing the hardworking Purple Line crews all along the project's corridor!

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In today's edition of Purple Line NOW News, here's what you'll find:

• What's Happening at PLN?
  
  • Purple Line NOW Needs Your Help!
• Happening Along the Purple Line Corridor
  • Fall Community Advisory Team Meetings Presentations Available
  • Baltimore Area Transportation Forum
• Construction Updates

Share This Newsletter

Please feel free to share this newsletter - no permission from us needed! You can always find a link to our newsletter on our Purple Line NOW website which makes it easy to share with your friends, neighbors, constituents, customers, and employees. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PLN?

Purple Line NOW Needs Your Help!

When the autumn leaves start to fall, so does our budget over here at Purple Line NOW. We schedule our fundraising appeal each year at the time when we need it most -- and that time is now! We hope, if you haven't had a chance to consider a donation to Purple Line NOW, you might at this time. And, if you have been a previous donor, but do not see your name on our donor list, that you might consider renewing your donation for the upcoming year.

Our coffers are low and we hope that if you are able you will consider supporting our efforts as we head into the new year (and one step closer to opening day!)

A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports Purple Line NOW!

Below is our list of donors who have given in the past twelve months. We appreciate each and every donation -- and if you don't see your name on the list, we hope you will consider renewing (or giving for the first time!)

Your support will be used to continue this newsletter and to continue our education forums. We meet every month to share information and keep abreast of all things Purple Line which helps us bring the latest news to you.

You can donate easily by clicking the PURPLE button below or the link right HERE.

Featured Donors

The Malloy and Sanders Family
Tina, Don, and Jessie Slater
Purple Line Transit Partners
Purple Line Corridor Coalition

Supporting Donors

Eric Talbot

Engineers

Elizabeth Barbehenn
Ralph Bennett
John Robinson
Ben Ross
Nancy and Rob Soreng

Conductors

Nicholas Brand
Jose Galdamez
Gerrit Knaap
Greg Madden
Anita Morrison
Christine Scott and JohnR Llewellyn

Commuters

Gus Bauman, John Carroll, Paul Goldman, Peter Gray, Stacy Kaplowitz, Jodie Kulpa-Eddy, Ray Nosbaum, William Strang, Jerry Withers

Passengers

Glen Bottoms, Tina Curry, M. G. Diamond, Patrick Dougherty, Lucile Freeman, Richard Gollub, Francine Meyer, Judith Morenoff, Mark Posner, Tom Quinn

HAPPENING ALONG THE PURPLE LINE CORRIDOR

Fall 2024 Community Advisory Team Meetings Recordings and Presentations

The fall 2024 CAT meetings were held and the meeting presentations and recordings have been posted on their website.

Baltimore Area Transportation Event

For those readers who live or work in the Baltimore area, save the date for the 2nd Annual City for All Forum on Transportation on Saturday, January 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, Turner Auditorium 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore MD. Delegate Robbyn Lewis on behalf of Baltimore City House Delegation is organizing the event which will be free and open to the public. Registration will be required. More information to come.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES & PROJECT FEATURES

Construction Updates

Here's a quick video from Maryland Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs II on fall progress.

STAY CONNECTED

Get Connected

Make sure you are signed up for timely alerts from Purple Line NOW via our Twitter and Facebook pages, and at our website Purple Line NOW.

In today's edition of Purple Line NOW News, here's what you'll find:

• What's Happening at PLN?
  
  • Help Purple Line NOW Kick Off Fall Fundraising Campaign!
• Happening Along the Purple Line Corridor
  • Fall Community Advisory Team Meetings Set
  • Purple Line MD Newsletter is Out
• Construction Updates
  • Georgia Avenue Lane Closure

Share This Newsletter

Please feel free to share this newsletter - no permission from us needed! You can always find a link to our newsletter on our Purple Line NOW website which makes it easy to share with your friends, neighbors, constituents, customers, and employees. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PLN?

Purple Line NOW Kicks Off Fall Fundraising Campaign

We are dedicating this newsletter to kick off our fall fundraising campaign! We'll resume bringing you news and Purple Line updates in the next newsletter, as well as an update on how our campaign is going. This time of year is tough on our checkbook -- our fundraising from the previous year winds down, our treasurer gets nervous, and so we reach out to our supporters to help.

Typically, we launch our fall fundraising campaign at our September forum, but this year, we were so excited to jump to our special guest, Secretary of Transportation for Maryland, Paul Wiedefeld, that we held off our appeal until today. Each year, in the fall, instead of holding a special event fundraiser, we ask each of you to consider a donation to help us continue our work. In fact, it is the only way we fundraise and the only way we keep our train moving!

A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports Purple Line NOW!

Below is our list of donors who have given in the past twelve months. We appreciate each and every donation -- and if you don't see your name on the list, we hope you will consider renewing (or giving for the first time!)

Your support will be used to continue this newsletter and to continue our education forums. We meet every month to share information and keep abreast of all things Purple Line which helps us bring the latest news to you.

You can donate easily by clicking the PURPLE button below or the link right HERE.

Featured Donors

The Malloy and Sanders Family
Tina, Don, and Jessie Slater
Purple Line Transit Partners
Purple Line Corridor Coalition

Supporting Donors

Eric Talbot

Engineers
Elizabeth Barbehenn
Ralph Bennett
John Robinson
Ben Ross
Nancy and Rob Soreng

Conductors
Nicholas Brand
Jose Galdamez
Gerrit Knaap
Greg Madden
Anita Morrison
Christine Scott and JohnR Llewellyn

Commuters
Gus Bauman, John Carroll, Paul Goldman, Peter Gray, Stacy Kaplowitz, Jodie Kulpa-Eddy, Ray Nosbaum, William Strang, Jerry Withers

Passengers
Glen Bottoms, Tina Curry, M. G. Diamond, Patrick Dougherty, Lucile Freeman, Richard Gollub, Francine Meyer, Judith Morenoff, Mark Posner, Tom Quinn

HAPPENING ALONG THE PURPLE LINE CORRIDOR

Fall 2024 Community Advisory Team Meetings Set

The fall 2024 Community Advisory Team meetings have been set and will be held virtually. You can find more information here. 

Silver Spring CAT Meeting #13
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 6:00 PM

College Park CAT Meeting #13
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00 PM

Long Branch CAT Meeting #13
Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:00 PM

Riverdale Park/New Carrollton CAT Meeting #13
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 6:00 PM

Greater Lyttonsville/Woodside CAT Meeting #13
Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:00 PM

University Boulevard CAT Meeting #13
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:00 PM

Bethesda/Chevy Chase CAT Meeting #13
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:00 PM

Purple Line MD September Newsletter is Up

You can find their latest (September) newsletter on their website.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES & PROJECT FEATURES

Construction Update - Georgia Avenue

STAY CONNECTED

Get Connected

Make sure you are signed up for timely alerts from Purple Line NOW via our Twitter and Facebook pages, and at our website Purple Line NOW.