Transit Friendly Planning Videos

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What Does Transit Mean to You?
Let's celebrate how public transportation empowers riders to be independent.
What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?
While we may think of nature as being unconnected to our urban spaces, trees have always been an essential part of successful cities.
What is a "15-Minute City"?
We can make city life more accessible, sustainable & enjoyable by creating “15-minute cities” — places where people of all backgrounds and abilities can meet all of their needs within a short walk or bike ride.
What is Adaptive Reuse?
Explore adaptive reuse—a dynamic approach to revitalize historic buildings for modern use.
What is Equity? Doing more for those who have less.
Discover how equity acts as a crucial element of transit-oriented development (TOD) by allowing residents to enjoy new development and greater access to amenities.
What is LinkUS?
Central Ohio stands on the brink of a transit revolution as it anticipates a significant population increase. In response, the region has worked since 2020 to develop LinkUS, a strategic initiative that focuses on efficient public transportation.
What is Redlining and Urban Renewal?
In this intro to Planetizens’ Roadways for People online course, Elizabeth Doerr explores the racist tactics and movements in American urban planning that resulted in a loss of housing and wealth for Black and brown communities.
What Is Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Los Angeles wants you to experience the city in a whole new way. By adopting transportation demand management (TDM)—reducing car dependency by diversifying mobility options—Los Angeles is working to transform urban mobility.
What Makes a Street Walkable?
Four factors to be considered when walkable streets—is the pedestrian environment useful, safe, comfortable & interesting?
What's an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
An innovative contribution to the housing market, accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can expand housing options for many. Learn about this form of housing and how it can support affordability and livability.
When Transit Displaces Those It Seeks to Serve
Seattle is working to improve public transportation by expanding its light rail system in the Rainier Valley. However, residents are concerned about the rising cost of living that may come with the new service.
Why Does NYC Need Congestion Pricing?
Imagine the streets of Midtown Manhattan with less noise, traffic, and pollution—this may be a reality with the introduction of congestion pricing.
Why Europe Feels More Accessible
This video from Governments Explained presents a first-person account of how accessible public transportation differs between Europe and North America.
Why is the MBTA Communities Law So Controversial?
WBZ TV’s Paula Ebbens interviewed local and state stakeholders, including Mike Kennealy, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, who is responsible for creating the guidelines.
Why L.A.’s Trains Can Take 4x Longer Than Driving | WSJ Pro Perfected
In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, LA Metro’s former Chief Innovation Officer highlighted a key challenge for Los Angeles transit: the system’s downtown-focused design doesn’t reflect the region’s polycentric layout.
Why MBTA Multifamily Zoning Law Makes Sense for Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Housing Partnership introduces the state's new transit oriented housing zoning requirement for places served by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA).
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