Purple Line Ceremony
Projects

Purple Line

Transportation/Transit-Oriented Development Bethesda to New Carrollton, MD 2022

16.2 miles, one region, reconnected

Overview

One of MEDCO’s largest bond issuances.

Sector
Transportation/Transit-Oriented Development
Region
Montgomery County
Project Cost
$643,455,000
Bond Issued
2022 | Conduit
Legislative District
16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 47

The Purple Line Light Rail is set to be a 16.2-mile light rail transit line extending from Bethesda to New Carrollton.

The project, one of the largest single bond issuances in MEDCO history, funds the development, design and construction of the Purple Line. With the additional transit line, the project enhances transportation options and creates economic opportunities across the region.