NJ eTOD: How Asbury Park, Plainfield, and Jersey City Are Promoting Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
Three NJ municipalities each offer their own model for putting equity at the forefront of TOD.
Read MoreThree NJ municipalities each offer their own model for putting equity at the forefront of TOD.
Read MoreThe Rutgers Bloustein Graduate Student Association recently hosted a panel of planners from the MTA, Sound Transit, TriMet, and Los Angeles Metro to discuss the work of incorporating equity into transit-oriented development.
Read MoreReport link: Transit-Oriented Development for Older Adults: A Survey of Current Practices Among Transit Agencies and Local Governments in the US
Researchers from Florida State University examine how transit agencies and governmental entities address the needs of older adults through their TOD efforts.
Planners chart the future of public transit—and implementing equity into their agencies.
Read MoreReport Link: Reimagining Bloomfield Streets
This fall 2018 studio led by VTC’s Stephanie DiPetrillo and Leigh Ann Von Hagen explored ways to improve access by all modes of travel to the Watsessing Avenue Station and provided recommendations to enhance existing assets in support of overall health, wellness, and equity in Bloomfield Township, New Jersey.
Read MoreLong term … restoring public confidence in transit will help fight climate change—as will encouraging more TOD.
Read MoreBallot measures, ticketing innovations, agencies facing financial constraints, a busway advanced (and one stymied). Plus projects move forward in New Brunswick, Jersey City, Camden & Orange, NJ.
Read MoreChanging times: “How Full is My Ride?” NJT mobile app; Lincoln Tunnel bus lanes resume; Denver’s new N-Line. Green TOD in Stamford, Texas high-speed rail; Chicago links equitable TOD and inclusionary housing; Tel Aviv pilots wireless electric roads for public transport.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe news this week looks at the safety and the future of transit and urban places. Plus equity, accessibility, and affordability figure large in new TOD efforts.
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