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Alternative Title:
Rethinking transportation options in suburbia, phase II
Creators:
Larco, Nicolas
Corporate Creators:
University of Oregon
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Apartment Buildings Apartment Houses--Oregon--Eugene Choice Of Transportation--Oregon--Eugene Dwellings Mode Choice Suburbs Suburbs--Oregon--Eugene
Publication/ Report Number:
OTREC-RR-11-15
Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
Oregon
Edition:
Final report.
Corporate Publisher:
Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium
Abstract:
Comprising over 9 million units in this country, suburban multifamily housing is a widespread and overlooked example of density located

within walking distance to commercial development in suburbia. This report focuses on resident demographics, attitudes, and perceptions as

they relate to mode choice in 14 suburban multifamily sites in Eugene, Oregon. Through site analysis and resident surveys, our study shows

that site design and connectivity is a significant predictor of resident mode choice. Residents of more-connected developments walk and bike to

their local commercial area for more than 40% of their trips, nearly twice the rate of residents of less-connected developments.

The greater use of active transportation versus auto transport in well-connected developments has potential environmental benefits of reductions

in green house gas emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and gas consumption and the health benefits of increases in exercise and calorie burning,

and the social benefits of increases in independence of elderly and youth populations.

Quantifying the degree to which site design, and specifically connectivity, makes a difference in residents’ mode choice is a first step to

increasing the amount of active transportation in these areas. The results of this research provide planners and designers a basis for reevaluating

suburban multifamily site design and zoning codes.


Format:
PDF
Funding:
2009-216
Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection University Transportation Centers
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Download URL:
https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22409/dot_22409_DS1.pdf
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