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Between Two Futures: How Can Transit Investment be a Tool for Equity?

Transit systems around the country are struggling to maintain vital services in these unprecedented times. How are transportation leaders using

Engaging Traditionally Underserved Communities Using Virtual Public Involvement (VPI) Tools & Strategies

Virtual Public Involvement Engaging Traditionally Underserved Communities Using VPI Tools & Strategies Virtual Peer Exchange Please join the Federal Highway

The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated American

On Monday, August 4, join APA-RI’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee for a roundtable discussion innspired by Richard Rothstein’s The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated American.

Announcements

Webinar: Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small to Respond to Today’s Housing Crisis (7/28)

July 23, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo affordabie housing, equity, housing, missing middle housing

Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network at 1 p.m. Eastern, Tuesday, July 28, when Parolek, author of the new book, Missing Middle Housing, illustrates how these housing types, when designed well, can be a powerful tool to create the communities that people both want and can afford.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 11-17, 2020

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo 15-minute city, accessibility, affordable housing, Atlanta, C40 Urban Leaders, Columbus, coronavirus, COVID-19, energy efficient infrastructure, engagement, equitable solutions, equity, green infrastructure, Jakarta, LinkUS, Los Angeles, Metro Los Angeles, Minneapolis, mixed-use, MRT Jakarta, Ohio, pandemic, people of color, quality growth, redevelopment, regional planning, renewable energy investment, Salt Lake City, sustainable transportation, sustainable urban mobility, tax abatement, train station, transit hub, transit-oriented communities, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, Utah, walkability

The theme running through this week’s news is efforts to make cities and communities more livable for all of their residents. Ideas include the “15-minute city”, subsidizing taxi services for seniors and people with disability who have been affected by COVID-19 related transit service cuts, and reexamining urban redevelopment efforts.

Parking: A Major Barrier to Equitably Oriented Transit

July 14, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo equity, parking, right-size parking

Report link: Parking: A Major Barrier to Equitably Oriented Transit
The Chicago-based Strong, Prosperous, and Resilient Communities Challenge (SPARCC) recently investigated the relationship between parking policies and provision and efforts to implement equitable TOD.

From Transactional to Transformative: The Case for Equity in Gateway City Transit-Oriented Development

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo equity, Gateway cities, transformation, transformative transit-oriented development, TTOD, virtuous cycle

Report link: From Transactional to Transformative: The Case for Equity in Gateway City Transit-Oriented Development
The MassInc Gateway Cities Innovation Institute released a report detailing the importance of Transformative TOD (TTOD)—a framework that intentionally “leverages equitable environmental, fiscal, and growth benefits” of developing property near transit stations.

Announcements

Webinar: Why Transit Agencies Need the Public to Take Ownership of the Transit Experience (7/9/20)

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo engagement, equity, MARTA Army

This Eno Center for Transportation webinar will discuss why transportation organizations should invite the public to take an active role in improving public transportation.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News May 9-15, 2020

May 18, 2020May 21, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo affordable housing, BRT, CARES Act, density, equity, Financing, funding, GRTC, Honolulu HI, housing, Jakarta, Newark Downtown District, Newark NJ, post-pandemic, poverty, Pulse BRT, reopening, rezoning, Richmond VA, San Diego CA, Santa Rosa CA, SB 375, Stratford CT, streets for people

COVID-19 impacts give rise to adaptation & experimentation, transit advocacy, slow service rollout, housing shortage & transportation equity concerns, and an examination of housing design. NJ TRANSIT to receive CARES Act funding. A look at the Newark Downtown District. Financial market tightening concerns, Fast housing in San Diego CA. New projects in Santa Rosa CA, Stratford CT & Honolulu HI. Rezoning along BRT in Richmond VA. MRT Jakarta seeks innovative product and service partners.

Announcements

Webinar: Achieving Equitable Economic Recovery: How can public transit bolster an equitable economic recovery?

May 7, 2020May 11, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo equity, planning, post-pandemic, webinar

Join Greater Greater Washington and the Young Professionals in Transportation for a moderated discussion about the opportunities to elevate public transportation as an essential component of economic recovery post the COVID-19 crisis.