This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
Land-Use and Transportation Policy to Shape the Future, Presentation 3
1. In Pursuit of Transit-Oriented Development: Progress on the Horizon Livable St. Louis Conference June 3, 2011 Jessica Mefford-Miller Chief of Planning and System Development Metro
Transit and TOD- symbiotic relationship Ridership, though cautious TOD policy views TODs as a way to exploit existing benefits of transit systems that are already viable (or could be viable) without projected ridership increases from TOD. TOD policies might take decades to implement. TOD is a policy tool ; this is a departure from transportation planning that forecasts demands based on existing land use conditions. TOD can be prescriptive. That is, if land use changes advocated by TOD can TOD helps diversify transportation systems and land use patterns. Helps sustain transit by providing greater densities and higher riders Revitalizes urban cores/downtown Stabilizes and revitalizes inner-ring suburbs Creates more sensible design in suburban communities and offers a range of transportation options