How will the Red Line improve public transit in Baltimore?
The Red Line was included in the Baltimore Region Rail System Plan developed in 2001-2002. This plan envisions a transit system with six lines and focuses on giving riders access to jobs, education, shopping, recreation and medical care. In the words of the plan: “Imagine being able to go just about everywhere you really need to go.on the train. 21 colleges, 18 hospitals, 16 museums, 13 malls, 8 theatres, 8 parks, 2 stadiums, and one fabulous Inner Harbor. You name it, you can get there. Fast. Just imagine the possibilities of Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple, and Orange – six lines, 109 miles, 122 stations. One great transit system.” The Red Line was an integral part of the plan, with stations near major employment centers in downtown Baltimore, Inner Harbor East, the Social Security Administration complex, the University of Maryland, Baltimore professional schools and the adjacent hospital complex; improved public transit for many Baltimore City and Baltimore County residential neigh
