Painting the Town Purple

The Purple Line project had one overarching goal:  to raise awareness around the need for improved transit in Miami.  As it turns out, thousands of Miamians are not only aware, but they are engaged, involved and ready to be part of that transit community.   The Purple Line project created quite a rumble, reaching tens of thousands of individuals through social media and conventional media outlets.  

We are so overwhelmingly grateful for all of the support in making this happen.  Below is a preliminary (yet formidable) list of the coverage that Purple Line enjoyed -- check to see if you or anyone you know is in one of the many pictures! If there are other sources or other pictures that you would like to share, please comment below or email us at purplelinemiami@gmail.com.

Thank you again for being part of this!  Stay tuned for the next.

Radio:

http://wvum.org/news/roundtable-transit-in-miami/

http://www.wlrn.org/post/transit-station-design-district-pop-purple-line-miami-makes-it-so (middle of page)

Web/Print:

http://www.wlrn.org/post/transit-station-design-district-pop-purple-line-miami-makes-it-so

http://www.wlrn.org/post/how-fake-train-station-could-improve-public-transportation-miami

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/08/3275099/purple-line-arrives-in-wynwood.html   

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/08/3275126/all-aboard-imaginary-purple-line.html

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/07/3272642/a-would-be-train-station-to-sprout.html

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/07/3272986/take-the-purple-line.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/10/purple-line-miami_n_2847994.html

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2013/03/want-show-people-benefits-transit-build-pretend-train-station/4920/

http://www.biscaynetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1420:power-in-numbers&catid=50:community-news&Itemid=223

http://www.biscaynetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1396:mass-intransigence&catid=34:neighborhood-correspondents-miami-shores&Itemid=182

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2013/01/draft_purple_line_bringing_pop.php

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/cultist/2013/03/cocktails_live_graffiti_art_lo.php

http://miamidesigndistrict.net/blog/entries/63/all-aboard-the-purple-line/

http://www.inthescenemiami.com/the-purple-line/

http://the305.com/tag/purple-line/#.UT3zYxwqZqU

Thank you to Daniel Morris for putting this list together!

The Train Approaches

Hi Friends! Purple Line is only a few days away. Here's the up-to-date info you'll need to enjoy the festivities!  

Where: 3651 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, Florida 33137

When: March 8th 12pm-10pm & March 9th 10AM-11pm

Be sure to check out: 

• The multitude of cafes, stands, a farmer’s market, a comic book stand, and other businesses normally associated with transit stations that will be open and ready for business.
• Brisky Gallery Miami is setting up a pop up gallery at the Purple Line -- March 8th and 9th. Featuring Live Painting and some seriously awesome artwork. 
• Miami Events Group will be serving it up at the Purple Line! March 8th and 9th.
• Green Mobility Network will have a bike valet at the train station 
• The Den opens at the Purple Line March 8th and 9th. Featuring live music by Ketchy Shuby and Afrobeta.
• Imagine a Connected Miami talk on Saturday, March 9th, 4pm. 
• The Transit Confession Booth.
• Miami Arts Charter Creative Writing Poetry Slam
• Saturday Critical Mass Bike Ride organized by Emerge.
• Meditation Flash Mob

Also don't forget that the Purple Line is an official stop for the City of Miami Trolley on Saturday! This will also connect the trolley's Second Saturday Artwalk route for Wynwood.