While rail has been the focus of most planning for Transit Oriented Development (TOD), there has been recent interest in bus-related TOD with an emphasis on new bus rapid transit (BRT) systems in North and South America and Australia. This article takes a critical look at the strengths and challenges of bus-based transit systems compared to rail in relation to TOD. It includes a review of the l...

Parking policy is an important element of transit-oriented development (TOD). It shapes travel behavior, community design, and development economics; it can improve the performance of both rail transit and TOD. This article is based on the study of residential TODs, office TODs, and joint development of transit agency station parking in California. The research includes surveys of travel behavi...

This study seeks to examine the ways in which transit agencies and local governments have been considering transportation needs of older adults when planning for transit-oriented development (TOD). Surveys with representatives from a sample (n= 15) (n=31) across US were conducted. Few surveyed indicated that they had specific practices encourage TOD help meet adults. Respondents identified cost...

Transit-oriented development is shown to produce an appreciable ridership bonus in California. This is partly due to residential self-selectionöthat is, a lifestyle preference for transitoriented livingöas well as factors like employer-based policies that reduce free parking and automobile subsidies. Half-mile catchments of station areas appear to be indifference zones in the sense that residen...

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) assessment models are commonly used to assess existing and planned metro station catchment areas. Elements like diversity, density, design, destination, distance, demand management considered in the 6Ds TOD model. Assessment of these elements designing stage depends on expert’s involvement ensure effectiveness The aim this research is develop novel pre-TOD gui...