tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post7638932884316582254..comments2024-02-28T11:29:36.860-05:00Comments on just up the pike: see maps of how the purple line corridor is changingDan Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10594208011755406956noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-50185014858708421702014-04-02T22:32:32.203-04:002014-04-02T22:32:32.203-04:00(reposted without typos) Good point about the serv...(reposted without typos) Good point about the service sector jobs, and great maps. Thanks for the link. What about ridership costs? I can't find info on that anywhere. It's still a major concern.<br /><br />I guess what I'm trying to hint at is that the folks in the Eastern communities should be in CBA talks (if they aren't already) with the government, and potential management companies, but I sort of doubt that to be the case. In PG particularly, I assume the government is looking at this as a way to increase revenue from the development of a more affluent tax base.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385117886949942699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-30058954607845179602014-04-02T22:31:12.953-04:002014-04-02T22:31:12.953-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385117886949942699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-44183141360206828182014-04-02T14:18:21.650-04:002014-04-02T14:18:21.650-04:00Actually, there are maps of different jobs by empl...Actually, there are <a href="http://www.smartgrowth.umd.edu/plccmaps" rel="nofollow">maps of different jobs by employment type</a>. Here's one of <a href="http://www.smartgrowth.umd.edu/assets/images/plcc/e12.jpg" rel="nofollow">where jobs are that don't require a high school degree</a>. There actually are quite a few in Bethesda and Chevy Chase - especially service jobs, considering there are so many restaurants and hotels there.Dan Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594208011755406956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-89086249614588168432014-04-02T14:07:39.018-04:002014-04-02T14:07:39.018-04:00I'm certainly an advocate for the Purple Line,...I'm certainly an advocate for the Purple Line, but I get a bit frustrated when I hear folks talk about tripsheds and providing job access for lower income communities, like Langley Park and the folks at the PG end of the line. Here's why:<br /><br />1) We have no idea of daily ridership costs post-construction. As the Purple Line will be privately managed, I think this could be an issue. Will the line be affordable for folks with little means?<br /><br />2)How many low-skill jobs are available in Bethesda and CC? Proponents keep talking about how this line will serve folks with lower means. The employment maps should have included employment type (low-skill, high-skill) etc. The NCSG should have thought about this...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385117886949942699noreply@blogger.com