Definition
Transit-Oriented Design, or TOD, is the creation of compact, walkable communities, often centered around a transit station. This makes it possible to
live a higher quality of life without complete
dependence on a car for mobility and survival.
Components of a Transit-Oriented Devolopment:
A walkable design with the convenience of pedestrians – not automobiles – as the highest priority.
A transit station as a prominent feature of a neighborhood center.
A mixture of uses in close proximity to each
other, including office, residential, retail, and civic uses.
High density, high-quality development within a
10-minute walk.
Design that encourages the use of walking & bicycling for daily needs.
Reduced and managed parking.
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Benefits of a Transit-Oriented Devolopment:
Higher quality of life.
Better places to live, work, and play.
Greater mobility with ease of moving around.
Increased transit ridership.
Reduced traffic congestion and driving.
Fewer car accidents and injuries.
Reduced household spending on transportation, resulting in more affordable housing.
Healthier lifestyle with more walking, and less stress.
Higher, more stable property values.
Increased foot traffic and customers for area businesses.
Reduced dependence on foreign oil.
Reduced pollution and environmental destruction.
Reduced incentive to sprawl, increased incentive for compact development.
Less expensive than building and maintaining roads and sprawl.
Enhanced ability to maintain economic competitiveness.
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