Transit-­‐Oriented  Development    

Presented  by  the    Ins8tute  for  Public  Administra8on  

University  of  Delaware  

 What  Is  Transit-­‐Oriented  Design?  

 Walkable,  compact,  mixed-­‐use,  higher-­‐density  development  within  walking  distance  of  a  transit  facility.  

 –  Transit-­‐Oriented  Design:    Illustra8on  of  TOD    Characteris8cs,  University  of  Delaware  IPA  

 

Source:  tod.drcog.org  

Key  Characteris8cs  of  TODs  ○  Walkable:  A  high-­‐quality  

pedestrian  environment  with  streetscape  elements.    

○  Center  of  A  Des1na1on:  Complete  communi8es  with  a  community  center/core  and  the  right  mix  of  uses.  

○  Compact:  The  highest  housing  densi8es  are  located  closest  to  the  transit  center.    

○  Contains  parking  that  is  carefully  located,  designed,  and  managed  and  quality  transit  facili8es/service.      

Source:  Jiang,  Y.,  Han,  S.,  2009  

Benefits  of  Transit-­‐Oriented  Development  

Source:  MITOD.org  

Preparing  the  Way  for  TOD  

1. Create  a  Vision  2. Educate,  Advocate,  Facilitate  3. Remove  Obstacles  4. Create  Opportuni8es  

Preparing  the  Way  for  TOD:    1.  Create  A  Vision  

Local  Government  can  allow  for  TOD  by:  ○  Elimina8ng  parking  requirements.  ○  Reducing  or  elimina8ng  density  restric8ons.  ○  Allowing  for  mixed-­‐use  development.  ○  Reduce  setback  requirements.  ○  Crea8ng  more  flexible  building  code  requirements.    

 Other  Community  Stakeholders  can:  ○  Support  community  involvement  ac8vi8es.  ○  Include  TOD  components  in  development  proposals.  

Preparing  the  Way  for  TOD:    2.  Educate,  Evaluate,  Facilitate  

Local  Governments  can:  ○  Iden8fy  the  benefits  and  costs  of  transit-­‐oriented  development  for  

the  community.    

Communi1es  can:  ○  Educate  elected  officials  and  stakeholders  about  the  benefits  of  

transit-­‐oriented  development:  •  Improved  mobility  •  Efficient  land  use  •  Reduced  conges8on  

Preparing  the  Way  for  TOD:    3.  Remove  Obstacles  

Local  Governments  can:    ○  Provide  predictable  and  flexible  regula8ons  for  an  environment  

that  is  TOD  friendly.    ○  Review  local  development  and  zoning  ordinances  for  compa8bility  

with  TOD.  ○  Ensure  projects  coordinate  with  transporta8on  agencies  and  other  

communi8es.      

Other  Community  Stakeholders  can:    ○  Coordinate  with  other  municipali8es,  transporta8on  agencies,  and  

other  public  works  projects  to  enhance  pedestrian  connec8ons.  

 

Preparing  the  Way  for  TOD:    4.  Create  Opportuni8es  

Local  Governments  Can:  ○  Allocate  appropriate  funding  levels  for  transporta8on  network  maintenance  

and  upgrades.    ○  Partner  with  the  private  sector  to  increase  community  buy-­‐in.  

 Communi1es  Can:  ○  Enter  into  joint  development  agreements  to  fund  new  sta8ons,  direct  

connec8ons  between  transit  facili8es,  and  adjacent  development  improvements.  

 

Regional  Plans  for  TOD  

   ○  Newark,  Delaware  

 ○  Dover,  Delaware  

Plans  for  Newark,  Delaware  •  Awarded  a  $10  million  TIGER  IV  grant  by    USDOT.    

Plans  for  Newark,  Delaware  ○  Expand  train  sta8on.    

   ○  Provide  DART,  Unicity,  and  UD  Shuele  buses  to  Main  campus.  

 ○  Improve  and  add  upon  current  bike  and  pedestrian  paths/bridges.  

 ○  Introduce  mixed-­‐use  development  that  will  include  commercial  retailers  

and  office  use.    

Plans  for  TOD  in  Dover,  Delaware  

○  A  proposed  intermodal  transit  sta8on  on  West  Street.      

○  Targets  a  mixed-­‐use  development  complex.    

○  A  civic  plaza  center  will  be  added  on  Water  Street.    

 

Source:  Renaissance  Planning  Group  

TOD  Challenges  

○  Strict  and  incompa8ble  zoning  ordinances  and  regula8ons.    

○  Prohibi8ve  costs  associated  with  TOD  enhancements.  

 

Resources  

•  Transit-­‐Oriented  Development  (TOD):  IdenEficaEon  of  OpEmal  Site  CharacterisEcs  in  Delaware    

•  Transit-­‐Oriented  Design:  IllustraEons  of  TOD  CharacterisEcs,  A  Working  Paper    

•  Science  and  Technology  Campus  Master  Plan,  2011  

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