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American Public Transportation Association:
Read about the benefits of public transportation.
Local Government Commission: Center for Livable Communities: Why Build Near Transit?
Paul Zykofsky, Center for Livable Communities writes about the economic impacts of building near transit.
Metro Transit in the Twin Cities:
View this unique presentation for getting around the Twin Cities.
Reconnecting America: Center for TOD:
The Center for TOD focuses on a performance-based definition of TOD ... projects should “increase ‘location efficiency’ so people can walk and bike and take transit; boost transit ridership and minimize traffic; provide a rich mix of housing, shopping and transportation choices; generate revenue for the public and private sectors and provide value for both new and existing residents; create a sense of place.”
Ten Principals for Successful Development Around Transit:
An Urban Institute publication presenting transportation modes ( heavy rail, light rail, buses, bus rapid transit) and ten principles for envisioning successful development around transit.
TOD 101 Why Transit-Oriented Development and Why Now?:
A report from Reconnecting America.
Transit Oriented Development:
Search here for green transportation and transportation choices.
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