Major residential areas of Gaithersburg, Rockville and Silver Spring in Montgomery County can reduce their commute time by a good half hour on Metro. Prince George's stations became popular the day they opened and in fact, real estate values increased dramatically the day the station locations were announced. As real estate prices got higher and higher, families moved farther and farther away from the cities, transportation to and from work was by automobile or bus. Then came Metro and light rail. Of course, folks moved even farther out and enjoyed the quiet of the suburbs and the train had to follow.
Most commuters still use the automobile because of the privacy.
Click image for a larger view Click image for a larger view VRE Virginia Rail Express Real estate constructed within reasonable driving distance of the Virginia Rail Express is very popular. Click image for a larger view Baltimore Metro Baltimore traffic can be pretty heavy during rush hour, but there are convenient Metro Train stops to major employment centers such as Johns Hopkins and Charles Center. Baltimore has also added suburban service from Owings Mills in Baltimore County to downtown. This is a major help to folks in Owings Mills and Reisterstown. It's fast and gets you right to down town.