Approximately 75 percent of mothers have previous work experience. Often times, transportation to jobs is the only issue addressed. Jobs aren't always 9 to 5. Transportation systems need to be flexible to fit varied hours. Wages need to be adequate to support families.
Job performance depends greatly on one's ability to cope.
Limited wages and transportation alternatives affect one's ability to cope with everyday demands. Paul Gilbert believes that a dependable, flexible public transportation system is crucial in placing people with jobs. Due to land availability and space needs, it is inevitable that many employers will choose to locate in more undeveloped outlying areas. According to Mr. Gilbert, providing transportation to these areas will benefit older neighborhoods by increasing the flow of income and skill level of those living within such neighborhoods. Harford County worked with the Rite-Aid distribution facility which will bring 1,000 jobs to the area.