TOD is an acronym for Transit-Oriented Development or a development that incorporates a mix of residential, commercial, and civic land uses within a 10-minute walk from a transit station or stop. A well-designed TOD incorporates features to encourage alternatives to automobile travel such as walking and biking with well-connected sidewalks and paths and high-density development at the (transit) center.
Basic TOD Principles
- Mobility choice/ transportation options
- High density, high quality development within 10 min walk of transit station
- Well-connected streets & destinations
- Continuous, convenient, and safe walking and bicycling routes
- Mix of land uses with small retail clusters
- Diverse housing types and pricing
- Traffic calming measures (to lower speeds)
- Circulation within (not through) communities
- Effective parking management
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