TOD in the United States: the experience with light rail

Over the past two decades an important trend has been occurring with TOD as a growing number of communities have married Light Rail Transit (LRT) and TOD as part of an integrated strategy to revitalize American cities. The essential elements of a successful integrated LRT and TOD strategy � designing development-oriented transit and achieving supportive public policy � are examined along with the underlying market forces helping to drive a growing demand for transit-friendly compact, urban living. There is a wide diversity of TOD implementation approaches and agencies in a lead role across the country. This paper provides a snapshot of TOD implementation experience in Dallas, Portland, Denver, San Jose and San Diego. Finally; communities interested in pursuing an integrated LRT and TOD strategy are offered five lessons learned and ten steps to success in planning for LRT and TOD. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E212919.