The Week in TOD News November 14-20, 2020
Ballot 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.
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The Week in TOD News September 19-25, 2020
Changing 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 MoreHelp NJTPA Plan for 2050!
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.
Read MoreThe Week in TOD News September 12-18, 2020
The 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.
Read MoreThe Week in TOD News August 15-21, 2020
Making (and changing) plans for the post-pandemic period. Chicago, Denver, and Fort Worth advance TOD projects. Mega projects in Indonesia and South Africa.
Read MoreWebinar: Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small to Respond to Today’s Housing Crisis (7/28)
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.
Read MoreThe Week in TOD News July 11-17, 2020
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.
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Parking: A Major Barrier to Equitably Oriented Transit
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
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.
Webinar: Why Transit Agencies Need the Public to Take Ownership of the Transit Experience (7/9/20)
This Eno Center for Transportation webinar will discuss why transportation organizations should invite the public to take an active role in improving public transportation.
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