Stories tagged with transit oriented development
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A stirring persuasion for deciding to vote for transit: seeing it built next doorNovember 9, 2012
By Stephen Lee Davis
One of the most powerful avenues for persuading a skeptical community to invest in transit is to see it successfully implemented nearby — whether in the community or neighborhood right next door, or a city and region a few hours away. This trend is illustrated in two of this year’s Transportation Vote 2012 ballot measures through two very different stories in Virginia and North Carolina.
July 2, 2010
By Transportation for America
A map of the Chicago Transit Authority system. Note: a version of this post was also published on the National Journal’s Transportation Experts blog. This country is in desperate need of innovation. We are still mired in a recession triggered by a collapse in real estate that was driven in no small part by the [...]
Feds announce change to consider livability in funding transit projectsJanuary 13, 2010
By Stephen Lee Davis
Following through on a policy change hinted at for much of 2009, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced this morning that federal transit officials would begin considering expanded criteria as they select which transit projects to fund, focusing on livability and sustainability.
June 5, 2009
By Andrew Bielak
In our previous post breaking down the T4 America Blueprint, we discussed our national objective of creating an energy efficient transportation system that boosts our economy and helps our nation use less oil. Today, we’re going to look at this issue from a slightly different angle, by explaining just how we plan to achieve this goal — and measure our success — through strong, accountable reforms. It may seem obvious that our federal transportation program should encourage less fuel use. Unfortunately, our existing policies do the exact opposite.
Webinar Wrap: Housing and DevelopmentApril 21, 2009
By Stephen Lee Davis
Our third webinar took place last week, and almost 300 people attended the session to hear from development experts on the connections between transportation policy, real estate development, and affordable housing.
Scott Bernstein on Smart City RadioSeptember 18, 2008
By Andrew Bielak
The president of the Center for Neighborhood Technology talks about the true cost of commuting and the impact high gas prices will have on where people choose to live. (Smart City Radio)
On the right trackSeptember 5, 2008
By Andrew Bielak
Frustration over high gas prices in the Chicago area breeds a growing interest in transit-oriented development. (Chicago Tribune — John Handley)
Some cities find trollies draw life into target areasAugust 25, 2008
By Andrew Bielak
With streetcars helping to bring new life to downtowns in Portland, Little Rock and Kenosha, city leaders are taking a second look at using transit to spur community development. (Augusta Chronicle — Tim Rausch)
Downtowns Across the U.S. See Streetcars in Their FutureAugust 14, 2008
By Andrew Bielak
With big city officials across the country warming to the idea of revitalizing downtown with convenient public transportation, at least 40 cities are developing plans for streetcar service. (New York Times — Bob Driehaus)
Training wheelsAugust 13, 2008
By Andrew Bielak
In Boise, Idaho, politicians and planners believe that a downtown streetcar program could go a long way in promoting development and housing in the center of the city. (Boise Weekly — Nathaniel Hoffman)

