Biking with the Purple Line
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is helping to keep our state on the move while fostering a healthy environment. Bicycle use is on the rise across the U.S. and bicycles and transit are a natural combination.
As part of the construction of the Purple Line, many new or PURPLE LINE PROMOTES ACTIVE LIVING improved bicycle facilities will be built. These include mixed- use hiker-biker trails and on-street bicycle lanes. Over Public transportation and bikes provide more mobility options, 16 miles of bicycle facilities will be built throughout the help improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion. That’s Purple Line corridor including: smart transportation – the ability to move seamlessly between transit modes in a healthy and enjoyable manner. J Paving and landscaping of the Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) between Bethesda and Silver Spring. This will include Purple Line train cars will have space designated for the new formal trail access points, a new trail bridge over on-board storage of bicycles. Bicycle-friendly station Connecticut Avenue, and a new direct connection to Rock amenities include: Creek Trail. (See map on back side.) J Bicycle parking – racks will be provided on a first-come, J Construction of the Green Trail along Wayne Avenue, the first served basis at every station Metropolitan Branch Trail, the CCT in downtown Silver J Bicycle channels – located on the sides of staircases to Spring and its connection to Sligo Creek Trail allow bicyclists to wheel their bikes safely to and from J Construction of a new bicycle path across the University of elevated Purple Line stations Maryland campus from Adelphi Road to Route 1 J Ramps – at elevated stations and entrances to the CCT J Construction of 10 miles of bicycle lanes along Piney Branch Road, University Boulevard, Kenilworth Avenue, While traveling to and from Purple Line stations please be and Veterans Parkway aware of the following safety tips:
J Do not ride between light rail tracks – bicycle wheels can get caught in the track
J Be aware - always cross tracks as closely to a right angle as possible
J Stay upright – do not lean into a turn while crossing the tracks
J Use caution - tracks can be slippery when wet
J Keep a moderate, steady speed – do not brake on tracks
For more information on the Purple Line visit purplelinemd.com.
Construction Questions/Information General Purple Line Information 240-424-5325 443-451-3706 / 443-451-3705 (Español) [email protected] [email protected] CAPITAL CRESCENT TRAIL & ACCESS POINTS
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