TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR LIVABILITY
Transit oriented development, also referred to as TOD, consists of thoughtfully creating livable, walkable communities within close proximity to public transit stations.
TOD strategically focuses redevelopment and new construction into areas where transit is convenient, attractive, and easy to access. This type of planning supports the preservation, redevelopment and new development of distinct community centers where people can live, work and play with greater access to reliable public transit.
With significant input from local neighborhoods, the public, and stakeholders, the goal of the TOD planning study for the LCRT corridor is to develop:
WHAT DOES LIVABLE TOD LOOK LIKE?
- Mixed-use development located within one-quarter to one-half mile of an LCRT station.
- Infrastructure investments around stations that enhance safety and support a range of transportation choices.
- New mixed-use centers that are well-connected to and reinforce the cultural identity of existing neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Mixed-use development located within one-quarter to one-half mile of an LCRT station.
Infrastructure investments around stations that enhance safety and support a range of transportation choices.
New mixed-use centers that are well-connected to and reinforce the cultural identity of existing neighborhoods and commercial areas.
COMPONENTS OF TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
1 Mixed-Use Development
Incorporates a blend of land uses (i.e. housing, jobs, social venues, shopping, etc.) within a specific area or within a single development.
BENEFIT: Helps to create communities where people can live, work, shop and play without having to travel very far.
2 Quality Public Transportation
Quality Public Transportation incorporates transit services that are reliable, safe, affordable and competitive with other modes of transportation.
BENEFIT: Quality public transportation attracts a wide range of riders thereby improving the overall efficiency of the regional transportation system.
3 Pedestrian & Bicycle Connectivity
Pedestrian & Bicycle Connectivity means providing direct, safe and convenient infrastructure to make walking and biking real options for people to access daily destinations.
BENEFIT: Similar to the benefits of transit, the more people walking and biking in the region will equate to less auto demand on roadways.
TOD & the Community
The LCRT project team kicked off the TOD study with a series of community workshops along the corridor in December 2019. The community provided valuable input on how they would like to create a more livable, walkable community and areas to focus future development and preserve existing communities.
Open Image from TOD Workshop
Open Image from TOD Workshop
Open Image from TOD Workshop
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