M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Welcomes New Commissioners Brittany Jenkins and Lori Matthews
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M-NCPPC
LARGO, Md. (March 19, 2026)—The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
(M-NCPPC) welcomes Brittany Jenkins and Lori Matthews as members of the five-member Planning Board. Appointed by Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy and confirmed by the Prince George’s County Council following a public hearing, Jenkins was sworn in on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and Matthews on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Jenkins succeeds former Prince George’s County Planning Board Commissioner, A. Shuanise Washington, whose four-year term will end on June 15, 2028. Matthews succeeds former Prince George’s County Planning Board Commissioner, William M. Doerner, PhD., whose four-year term will end on June 15, 2026. Jenkins and Matthews joined Chairman Darryl Barnes, Vice Chair Manuel Geraldo, and Commissioner Billy Okoye on Thursday, March 19, 2026, for their first Planning Board meeting.
“On behalf of M-NCPPC and the Prince George’s County Planning Board, we welcome Commissioners Jenkins and Matthews to the Commission,” said M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Chairman Darryl Barnes. “With Commissioner Jenkins’ strong background in business analytics and strategic planning and Commissioner Matthew’s experience in education and community engagement, they will offer unique perspectives to our mission to plan vibrant communities and deliver top-notch planning, parks, and recreation services to the residents of our bi-county region.”
In addition to serving on the Prince George’s County Planning Board, the Planning Board members work with their colleagues on the Montgomery County Planning Board and meet monthly as the
M-NCPPC’s full Commission. Together, the commissioners have oversight of decisions for the Montgomery and Prince George’s region.
About Brittany Jenkins
Brittany Jenkins brings an understanding of data analytics, strategic planning, and performance management across both public and private sector environments.
She currently serves as a senior consultant with Deloitte Consulting, LLP where she leads cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions for government organizations and help translate complex information into actionable insights that strengthen planning, budgeting, and operational decision-making. Prior to her current position, Jenkins held analytics and leadership roles at Berkeley Research Group and 2U where she led data initiatives and developed performance frameworks across healthcare and higher education organizations.
Jenkins holds a master’s degree in business analytics from American University Kogod School of Business and a master’s degree in sociology. She earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
About Lori Matthews
Lori Matthews possesses 30 years of professional experience in education, government, and administration and a strong commitment to public service, community engagement, and responsible leadership. As a former educator in Charles County and Prince George’s County Public Schools, she developed curricula, managed classroom environments, and mentored students. In addition, Matthews has served as Chief Executive Officer of Executive Décor and gained administrative experience through a previous position with the United States Department of Homeland Security. Matthews earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Bowie State University.
The Prince George’s County Planning Board, together with the Montgomery County Planning Board, make up The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission—a bi-county agency established by State law in 1927 to acquire, develop, maintain, and administer a regional system of parks and administer a general plan for the physical development of both counties.
Founded in 1927, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized leader in land use planning, parks, and recreation achieving countless awards for innovation, stewardship and exemplary vision for enhancing the lives of current and future generations.
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Maryland Transit Administration Earns LEED Silver Certification for Purple Line Operations Facility
Second LEED-Certified Facility Reflects Agency’s Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure
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Maryland Transit Administration
BALTIMORE (March 16, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) today announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED Silver certification to the newly constructed Purple Line Operations and Maintenance Facility located in Glenridge, Maryland. This prestigious designation for leadership in energy and environmental design recognizes the facility's adherence to high-performance standards in energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental stewardship.
“Earning LEED Silver certification is a gratifying accomplishment for the Purple Line project,” said MTA Senior Project Director for the Purple Line, Ray Biggs II. “This facility demonstrates how thoughtful design and sustainable building practice can support transit operations while reducing our environmental footprint.”
The Operations and Maintenance Facility serves as the central location for maintenance, inspection and servicing of the Purple Line's fleet, which includes 28 light rail vehicles. The building will also house administrative offices and the Operations Control Center. Achieving LEED Silver status underscores MTA’s commitment to building a transit system that is as environmentally responsible as it is vital to the region’s mobility.
“We’re honored to receive LEED certification,” said Doran Bosso, CEO, Purple Line Transit Partners. “Working in close partnership with the Maryland Transit Administration, Maryland Transit Solutions and Purple Line Transit Operators, we designed, built and are now utilizing a facility that meets or exceeds some of the world's highest building standards for environmental quality.”
Key sustainability features of the Purple Line’s primary Operations and Maintenance Facility include:
• Energy Efficiency: Solar-reflective roofing and low-mercury lighting contributed to the building's energy reduction and consumption scores.
• Water Conservation: Water-use efficiency through low-flow fixtures and a specialized reclaimed-water system for the Light Rail Vehicle wash bay contributes to overall potable water reduction.
• Waste Reduction: During construction, over 75% of specialized waste was diverted from landfills. The facility incorporates recycled content in its structural steel and concrete. The building also achieved positive scoring for its green cleaning products and practices.
• Sustainable Transit Integration: Located near the New Carrollton transit hub, the Purple Line Operations and Maintenance Facility promotes green commuting for staff with dedicated bike storage, electric vehicle charging stations and direct access to multi-modal transit options.
This certification marks the second LEED certification for the agency, reflecting its ongoing commitment to building infrastructure that provides operational efficiency, long-term community benefit and environmental stewardship. The Camden Station, located in Baltimore, opened in 2019 and received LEED certification in 2020.
The Maryland Transit Administration is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. The Purple Line is a 16-mile, 21-station light rail line that will extend from Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County. It will directly connect to WMATA’s Metrorail Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Silver Lines at Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park, and New Carrollton. The Purple Line will also connect to MARC, Amtrak, and local bus services. To learn more, visit purplelinemd.com, and follow Purple Line on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X/Twitter and YouTube.
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