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Investigating Cost-Effective And Time-Efficient Ways To Speed Up Transit, Joe Yin Jo Tam
Investigating Cost-Effective And Time-Efficient Ways To Speed Up Transit, Joe Yin Jo Tam
City and Regional Planning
With the emphasis on cities worldwide prioritizing more environmentally friendly forms of transportation, along with a new focus on equity to ensure that underserved and disadvantaged communities are served equitably and receive services that enable economic opportunity, access to recreation opportunities, and social services, equitable and sustainable forms of transportation are required. This study explores potential methods for enhancing and strengthening transit as a reliable and sustainable means of transportation. This study evaluates cost-effective methods for achieving significant gains in improving transit reliability and speed.
A “First And Last-Mile” Assessment Of California Rail Stations: A Sketch Planning Approach, Henry Mckay
A “First And Last-Mile” Assessment Of California Rail Stations: A Sketch Planning Approach, Henry Mckay
City and Regional Planning
The purpose of this study is to assess the pedestrian and bicycle accessibility of rail stations in California by providing a sketch planning toolkit enabling planners and decision-makers to compare various accessibility factors and to develop and compare metrics.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accessibility is a highly important area of transportation planning, especially as it pertains to rail stations. While a well-planned rail network can serve many people, travelers must get to and from rail stations on either end of their trip in order for the rail service to be of any use. The mode by which travelers make these trips …
Downtown Porterville: Transit Oriented Design Strategy, Luke Troy Andres
Downtown Porterville: Transit Oriented Design Strategy, Luke Troy Andres
City and Regional Planning
This Downtown Transit Oriented Design Strategy sets out opportunities and design guidelines for the revitalization of Downtown Porterville. It assesses the City’s goal for the downtown, enhancing the appearance and vitality of the historic center of the City.
This design for downtown demonstrates possible developments and builds out a new vision for the “heart of the City”. Implementing new strategies, this design program plans to create a transit oriented development in the area, allowing for new opportunities. Adding new residential, commercial and office uses, Downtown Porterville will be a vibrant place for people to live, work and visit in the …
Noho2: North Hollywood Transit-Oriented Development, Caroline Chen
Noho2: North Hollywood Transit-Oriented Development, Caroline Chen
City and Regional Planning
As population in California continues to grow, the demand for high-density housing alongside alternative transportation in communities across the U.S. has been steadily increasing. North Hollywood, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, is one such community. This transit-oriented development (TOD) proposal capitalizes on the existing assets of the community while introducing new elements that meet local and regional demand and enhance the harmony of the public.
Katella Avenue Corridor Study And Design Guidelines, Priit Kaskla
Katella Avenue Corridor Study And Design Guidelines, Priit Kaskla
City and Regional Planning
The purpose of this document is to create design guidelines for the city of Anaheim. Katella Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the city, connecting multiple key destinations. The design guidelines will aim to create a comprehensive identity for a section of Katella Avenue. The scope of the project incorporates two major areas in the city: Anaheim Resort, and Platinum Triangle. With the corridor running through the middle of these areas, the design guideline document will link the two together. Currently, there are three specific plans, and one master land use plan giving guidance for development in the project area. …
Alternative Institutional Arrangement For Urban Transit And Intercity Railway Operations: Lessons For The U.S., Seitu Akira Coleman
Alternative Institutional Arrangement For Urban Transit And Intercity Railway Operations: Lessons For The U.S., Seitu Akira Coleman
City and Regional Planning
Public transportation is an important part of the U.S. transportation system. After losing popularity in the U.S. during the mid-20th century, public transportation has been making a strong comeback in major metropolitan areas since the 1990s. In an effort to reduce inner-city traffic congestion, promote environmentally sustainable development patterns, rejuvenate decaying central business districts, and take advantage of all the other externalities of public transportation (i.e., reduced air pollution, a smaller urban footprint reducing sprawl, etc.), urban areas have been actively expanding their existing systems or building completely new systems. Despite the strong interest in reinvesting in public transportation and …
Guidelines For Transit Bus Stop Spacing: Improving Accessibility And Performance, Cornelius Nuworsoo
Guidelines For Transit Bus Stop Spacing: Improving Accessibility And Performance, Cornelius Nuworsoo
City and Regional Planning
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