Discussion Paper On The Evaluation Of Economic Development
Federal Transit Administration
This document presents one possible method for evaluating potential economic development impacts of projects applying for Federal Transit Administration New Starts funds
Portland Streetcar Economic Impacts – First Phase Carbon Footprint Benefits Modeling
Eric Hovee
This memorandum outlines and illustrates a methodology for modeling prospective benefits of reduced carbon emissions associated with Portland Streetcar as a form of development oriented transit.
- CarbonBenefitsMemo.pdf · PDF
Cost-Effective GHG Reductions Through Smart Growth & Improved Transportation Choices
Steve Winkelman, Allison Bishins, Chuck Kooshian
Study evaluates economic case for focusing on transportation options as the most effective tool in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Urban Design to Reduce Automobile Dependence
Peter Newman, Jeffrey Kenworthy
A major goal of urban design is to reduce automobile dependence. This article shows that achieving less automobile dependence will require a minimum of urban intensity
- Opolis_Urban_Design.pdf · PDF
2005 Development-Related Ridership Survey Final Report
Parsons Brinckerhoff, Phil Braum, Jason Yazawa, Robert Donnelly
Survey updated 1989 study that surveyed travel behavior of persons traveling to and from office, residential, hotel and retail sites near WMATA Metrorail stations
The New Starts Congressional Handbook
Jeff Boothe, New Start Working Group
This handbook is designed for congressional staff to help navigate the chutes and ladders of the New Starts process.
Transit + Employment: Increasing Transit’s Share Of The Commute Trip
Dena Belzer, Ellen Greenberg
TOD 202 is designed to inform strategies that can increase transit’s share of the commute trip
- Employment TOD.pdf · PDF
Station Area Planning: How To Make Great Transit-Oriented Places
Reconnecting America, Center For Transit-Oriented Development
TOD 202 is intended to help simplify complex decisions surrounding TOD projects and facilitate the creation of high-performing TOD projects and great neighborhoods
- RA_202_Final_Sml.pdf · PDF
Preserving Opportunities: Saving Affordable Homes Near Transit
Reconnecting America, National Housting Trust
Study examines federally assisted affordable housing located in close proximity to public transportation in 8 cities (2008)
- NHT_RA_Aff.pdf · PDF
Realizing The Potential: Expanding Housing Opportunities Near Transit
Reconnecting America, Center For Transit-Oriented Development
The report examines Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Minneapolis, and Portland to better understand the proactive strategies being undertaken to create and preserve affordable housing near transit.
- rtpfullreport.pdf · PDF
