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Alternative Title:A study of factors that inhibit and enable development of sustainable regional transit systems in southeastern Michigan. Transit-oriented development (TOD) in metro Detroit. One of seven final reports resulting from this project.
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Abstract:The term transit-oriented development (TOD) is being used increasingly in transit literature, particularly in studies related to
planning and design of urban rail transit. TOD relates to the integration of diverse (but desirable) land uses with transit, both
temporally and spatially, and is designed to increase transit ridership and promote desirable land uses surrounding station areas.
Currently, there are a number of transit initiatives in the Metro Detroit region that, if implemented, may significantly change the
transportation map of the southeast Michigan area.
The purpose of this study is to examine the TOD characteristics of four peer cities and the Metro Detroit area and provide
recommendations to help the Metro Detroit region implement successful TOD. The project team visited Atlanta, Denver, Cleveland
and St. Louis to gain firsthand knowledge of their transit systems and TOD activities. The project team then developed a set of
measures to integrate TOD into the planning and design of transportation facilities in the Detroit area. The goal of this study is to
help maximize economic growth potential while improving the quality of life for local communities and users of Detroit-area transit.
This study also identifies planning, economic, and institutional mechanisms for the effective implementation of TOD.
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