The Purple Line has been Montgomery and Prince George’s County’s top priority transportation project for several years now for good reason. For the state’s capital investment of $300-$700 million and local investment of $220 million, the project will leverage $900 million in federal funds and $600 million-$1 billion in private capital. Long term, the economic, environmental, and social benefits will far exceed this initial investment.

Between 2003 and 2012, 5,799 people total were killed in traffic-related crashes in Maryland, 1,067 of them while walking. Such preventable, needless tragedies indicate a need for renewed focus on safety for everyone utilizing Maryland’s roadways. As driving continues to decline in Maryland, and walking, cycling, and transit usage rises, there is an urgent need to address the safety of all Maryland traveler

Montgomery’s planned 81-mile Rapid Transit System offers incredible potential to transform the county’s aging commercial corridors into vibrant, sustainable, walkable, transit-oriented communities. With dedicated lanes, service every 5-10 minutes, weather-protected stations, Wi-Fi, and many other amenities, Rapid Transit will provide high quality transit service at a far lower cost than building new highways.

Transportation, land use and housing for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive city. Four Goals: 1. Keep our city inclusive, walkable, and livable by growing smartly near Metro stations and along high-capacity...

Moving an Age-Friendly DC: Transportation for All Ages encourages local decision-makers and advocates to respond to the needs of an increasing population of older adults by focusing on age-friendly transportation options. Following national best practices in three areas – the pedestrian environment, fixed-route public transit, and alternative specialized transportation – CSG assessed the District’s progress towards becoming an age-friendly city.