Description
Orienting development projects towards transit, bike, or pedestrian facilities enhances visibility and access, promoting the use of these modes over private vehicles.
Implementation Details
Infill Development, Improve Street Connectivity, Improve Destination Accessibility, Locate Project Near Bike Path / Bike Lane
Mitigation Potential
Developments oriented towards transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities make these modes more visible and accessible. The design choice will encourage walking, biking, or transit use rather than driving. The impact on VMT will vary based on the quality and coverage of active transportation modes. While there are no direct methods for quantifying this at the time, other linked strategies related to bicycle facilities may be used for assessing VMT benefits of bicycle facilities.
Linked Strategies
Equity Considerations
Prioritizing active and transit-oriented access in project siting improves mobility for residents without access to private vehicles, especially in low-income and transit-dependent communities. Equity-focused planning should ensure that sidewalks, crossings, and bikeways near affordable housing and essential services are prioritized for upgrades.
Funding Sources
Private funding sources. Local municipalities can offer financial incentives and other benefits. Combine with other active transportation strategies to utilize those funding sources.
Examples/Case Studies
City of Pasadena – Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan
Requires developers to create a pedestrian friendly and active street frontage design for projects within 1,300 feet of light rail station: Pasadena Municipal Code § 17.50.340)
County of LA, Willowbrook TOD Specific Plan
This plan aims to improve access to various modes of transportation, including transit, walking, and bicycling. It facilitates the development of residential and employment-generating uses near the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, with a focus on mixed-use land options.