Purple Line | U+Transit

Transit Talk // Discussing Urban Mobility

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.

Purple Line in Miami New Times

The Miami New Times posted a nice article about our project on their Cultist blog. We love that they really captured the central message around our Purple Line project!

We did notice that only a few of our collaborators were mentioned, so we'd like to make it known that we are working with some tremendously awesome people and groups, many of whom have been on board for months and have supported us in invaluable ways.

This project would simply not be possible without each individual and organization that has joined in on the effort and those who have supported us through our Kickstarter.

Just a few days ago we launched the Purple Line Kickstarter. Our goal is to raise $2000 for the Purple Line. All funds will go to pay for the necessary supplies and equipment rental that will make this installation come to life. Our Kickstarter ends on Monday, February 18th. There are several incentives available depending on the level of support.

For more information or to support the Purple Line project via Kickstarter please click here.

Moving Right Along

Plans for the Purple Line project are moving along quickly. This Saturday, November 10th, we'll be gathering at Lester's for our weekly planning and update meeting. We'll be discussing our new partners and our next tasks.

We need a few supporters to take on some key roles.

www.lestersmiami.com

Stop by and see how you can help make this happen.

Join us:
Lester's
2519 NW 2nd Ave
Saturdays
11:30am until at least 1:30pm

Weekly Meetings

Join in... we work on Purple Line (well all the time) but officially every Saturday at Lester's @ 11:30 and we stay for a couple hours. We'd love to meet you, hear your ideas, and put you to work.