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PUBLICATION
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MTI Report 01-15
Envisioning Neighborhoods with Transit-Oriented Development Potential
The primary focus of this project is intra-regional
comparisons, focusing on decisions pertaining to the relative desirability of
places within the region. Limited attention has been given to site-specific details,
although this aspect merits additional attention. The study focus is on understanding
the neighborhoods surrounding transit centers and their
context in terms of the character of areas within walking distance (<1/2 mile),
bicycling distance (<2 miles), and five-mile driving or transit distance. These
ranges of analysis include the areas where residents of possible TODs might
work, shop, or prefer to go for services.
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ABSTRACT
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The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San José
State University conducted this study to review the issues and implications involved when seeking
to Envision Neighborhoods with Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Potential.
The Envisioning Neighborhoods with Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) Potential project seeks to introduce planners, developers, and urban analysts to
information design techniques and digital computer tools that can be used to undertake and study
TOD. A basic premise is that effective TOD requires thoughtful planning to be successfully integrated
into the metropolitan fabric.
The primary focus of this project is intra-regional comparisons,
focusing on information pertaining to the relative desirability of places within a region.
Context matters, so data is best understood in a comparative context. Small multiple replicate maps,
charts, and digital images can be used to understand many aspects of places with TOD potential.
Place comparisons can be made across space, time, and scale. The study focus is on understanding the
neighborhoods surrounding transit centers and their context in terms of the character of areas
within walking distance (< 1/2 mile), bicycling distance (< 2 miles) and five-mile driving or transit
distance. These ranges of analysis include the areas where residents of possible TODs might work, shop,
or prefer to go for services. This project includes a comprehensive case study application
envisioning the Hayward BART Station area. Other case studies cover the Fruitvale BART in Oakland, Redwood
City and Mountain View CalTrain, Campbell LRT site, and Sacramento’s 65th St. Station
areas.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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Earl G. Bossard, AICP
Dr. Bossard is a professor of Urban and Regional
Planning at San José State University. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in economics
from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Ph.D. in City and Regional
Planning fromHarvard. He has worked extensively on computer
applications for urban analysis and planning, with special emphasis on
geographic information systems, spreadsheets, and census data. He produced the
final report and oversaw production of all project components, created
Envisioning Neighborhood concepts, photographed site areas, and
produced PowerPoint Presentations.
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TECHNICAL
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MTI Report 01-15
Envisioning Neighborhoods with Transit-Oriented Development Potential
Principal
Investigator: Dr. Earl G. Bossard
Published: May 2002
Keywords: Statistical analysis; Transit-oriented development;
Transportation planning; Urban growth; Urban planning
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MTI Report
01-15
Envisioning Neighborhoods with
Transit-Oriented Development Potential
Principal Investigator: Dr. Earl G. Bossard
Published: May 2002
Keywords: Statistical analysis;
Transit-oriented development; Transportation planning; Urban
growth; Urban planning
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Disclaimer: A goal of
this study in the following ZIP file is to present examples of how digital information
can be used to understand local conditions, especially the
suitability of areas for TOD developments. In no case are
the examples presented in this project sufficiently
comprehensive to be the basis of a definitive decision
regarding a place. Also much of the data presented in this
study is based on 1990 census data. Once the 2000 SF3 census data is released, then
the techniques demonstrated in this project can be more
effectively utilized for real world decisions. Treat these
files as working drafts, and enjoy discovering some of the
potential of digital envisioning. EGB
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File (File
size = 218 Mb)
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