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With the Watts junction connecting the Long Beach-Santa Ana line to the San Pedro-Redondo line, Watts was able to secure a working-class population who depended on the “Red Car” service for travel. This service helped the Watts community to continue to grow, with many of its population traveling outside the Downtown area for work opportunities.

The “Red Car” service in Watts Station also allowed for leisure and enjoyment. The population in Watts were not confined to the boundaries of their neighborhoods but free to enjoy the entertainment offered by distant communities, with many using the “Red Cars” to attend nightclubs and dance halls within the larger urban region.

Effects of its discontinuation
The end of the “Red Car” in Watts brought about change that many often overlook. With its closing, Watts Station lost its only form of transportation, affecting the population in Watts. Many of its low-income residents could also not afford to own automobiles, which were becoming the norm. The spread of employment across Los Angeles and lack of transportation resulted in less employment opportunities and more traveling expenses for the people in Watts.