transportation equity

The Week in TOD News March 26-April 1, 2022

April 4, 2022April 6, 2022 Stephanie DiPetrillo Airport City Newark, Atlanta GA, Canada, data, Enterprise Community Loan Fund, gas prices, increasing ridership, Lahore Pakistan, Manheim PA, MARTA, Newark NJ, NewBus redesign, Ogden UT, Philadelphia PA, Port Chester NY, post-pandemic, Prudential Foundation, Rediscover Your Ride, Seattle WA, Somerville NJ, Sound Transit, South Jersey, Suffolk NY, transportation equity, UBC SkyTrain, Virginia

Increasing the housing supply through TOD. Rising fuel prices spur transit usage. Better bus service in South Jersey. How data support transportation equity.

Announcements

Help NJTPA Plan for 2050!

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo engagement, equity, long-range planning, NJTPA, Plan 2050, transportation equity

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority is excited to launch Plan 2050, the long-range transportation plan for North Jersey. A robust and inclusive public involvement program will be key to forming a shared vision for the future. There are multiple ways for you to offer input for Plan 2050.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News August 8-14, 2020

August 17, 2020August 19, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo anti-displacement, Atlantic City NJ, bike ped, climate, coronavirus, COVID-19, Fairfax VA, gentrification, high-speed rail, local workforce development, mixed-use spaces, Montgomery County MD, New Jersey, Omaha NE, opportunity zones, parking minimum, Pawtucket RI, pedestrian oriented, pedestrian oriented infrastructure, Philadelphia PA, pike and pedestrian oriented infrastructure, Plainfield NJ, public transportation, redevelopment, revitalization, sprawl, tax abatement, Thailand, transit access, transit-oriented communities, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, zoning

This week’s news… staying safe when riding transit, the enduring appeal of urban places, and thinking beyond zoning to promote affordable housing.

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.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 4-10, 2020

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo accessibility, bike/ped infrastructure, bus electrification, Citibike, cyclist, e-bikes, electric bus, electric-bikes, fleet electrification, Germany, green transportation, incremental development, Jersey City NJ, light rail transit, Lime, neighborhood revitalization, New York City, Newark NJ, PILOT, Plainfield NJ, rail transit, redevelopment, Revel, train stations, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, Tyson's Corner VA, walkability, Yulu

As stories from the U.S., Europe, and India indicate, micro-mobility via bikes, e-bikes, and walking is emerging as an alternative to traditional transit. TOD in Newark, Plainfield, and Jersey City also makes the news.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News June 6-12, 2020

June 15, 2020June 17, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo affordable housing, coronavirus, downtown redevelopment, economic development, greenspace, Hackensack, Mesa City, mixed-use, multi-family, New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, public parks, redevelopment, regional rail, regional railway, SMART railway line, Sonoma County, transit housing, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, transportation infrastructure, transportation policy, Twin Cities, walkable communities, zoning

NJT 10-Year Strategic & 5-Year Capital Plans. Safe transit riding in France & Japan. The value of parks. Hackensack project moves forward. Development & parking. Equitable access to transportation. Advancing TOD through BRT, zoning changes, improving access, and affordable housing. Vancouver’s Translink explores Value Capture.