What job opportunities might be afforded local residents if the Red Line project is implemented?
If the Red Line is built, job opportunities will fall into two categories: new jobs and better access to existing jobs. In public works construction projects of this magnitude contractors rely heavily on the local labor pool to help build it. Both skilled and unskilled labor will be necessary. Once the Red Line is built and open for service, MTA will have numerous new positions in operations and maintenance. This can include a wide range of jobs such as drivers, security personnel, and mechanics. New jobs also could result from re-development or new development near Red Line stations, particularly from Transit Oriented Development. Better access to existing jobs within the Red Line corridor also would occur. Major employers such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Social Security Administration and companies located downtown and at Inner Harbor East would benefit from higher quality transit access and service. Residents who live within the corridor not only would have be
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