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2013 Edition Of Jumpstarting The Transit Space Race Interactive Map Released
January 22, 2013
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Reconnecting America today released an updated version of its Jumpstarting the Transit Space Race interactive map, which documents the national interest in fixed-guideway transit. The fresh data show demand for transit development is even greater than when the first Space Race report was released in October 2008.
Los Angeles Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Sustainable Corridor Implementation Plan Released
July 30, 2012
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Shortly after the opening of the Orange Line corridor extension to Chatsworth, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) released the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Sustainable Corridor Implementation Plan (CIP).
FTA New Starts Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking
March 12, 2012
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Reconnecting America's policy team has prepared a table summarizing the major changes to the evaluation criteria that the Federal Transit Administration is proposing for its project justification criteria for New Starts and Small Starts projects.
CTOD Creates Citywide Toolkit For TOD In Los Angeles
March 31, 2010
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The Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) has released the "Creating Successful Transit Oriented Districts in Los Angeles: A Citywide Toolkit for Achieving Regional Goals" report, which assesses opportunities to improve land use and transportation linkages in communities surrounding 70 existing and planned transit stations in the City of Los Angeles. The report identifies strategies to help communities around transit stations achieve high transit ridership, increase mixed-income and mixed-use housing opportunities and create sustainable neighborhoods while offering its residents a wealth of travel options.
Comparing Performance Of Bus Rapid Transit Vs. Light Rail
May 25, 2009
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A study looking at performance of bus rapid transit vs. light rail in Los Angeles and another comparing the American experience with BRT with successful international examples have been added to Best Practices.
A tool for measuring true affordability of housing choices
May 18, 2009
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The complete tool for measuring true affordability of housing choices along with six individual case studies from Southern California have been added to the Best Practices.
- Affordability Index Toolkit and case studies (PDF, 11 MB)
- Affordability Index Toolkit (PDF, 1.8 MB)
- El Monte Case Study (PDF, 1.6 MB)
- Fullerton Case Study (PDF, 2.9 MB)
- Glendale Case Study (PDF, 2.5 MB)
- Koreatown Case Study (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- Platinum Triangle, Anaheim, Case Study (PDF, 2 MB)
- San Bernardino Case Study (PDF, 2.3 MB)
