Who is the Red Line trying to serve?
One of the advantages of the Red Line is that it will appeal to many different people. The largest number of daily riders likely will come from commuters to jobs downtown and in the suburbs. Anyone seeking to avoid downtown traffic congestion can turn to this rapid transit alternative. Anyone who does not drive will gain a new option. Those with limited incomes will find getting around the region easier. The Red Line also will connect to other MTA bus and transit lines and the MARC commuter rail lines that travel south to Fort Meade and Washington and north to Aberdeen Proving Ground. Airplane travelers can use the Red Line to transfer to the Light Rail that runs to BWI Airport. Transfer points from the Red Line to the Light Rail and Metro will give more people in the region public transit access to a vast array of neighborhoods and communities such as Owings Mills, Hunt Valley, Timonium, Lexington Market, Johns Hopkins and Glen Burnie. The Red Line will serve people seeking access to
