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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2017

Chicago Union Station redevelopment plan receives fed assistance

The USDOT Build America Bureau and the City of Chicago are entering into an EmPA agreement, under which Chicago can work closely with USDOT with the ultimate goal of seeking up to $1 billion in federal funding for the project.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2016

5 cities selected to receive technical assistance for TOD projects

The communities will receive in-depth, long-term technical assistance as they plan strategies for successful TOD, which has been shown to provide a boost to local economies.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2016

Dallas' rail-connected development driving regional growth, study says

Completed or under-construction TOD near DART stations has already generated $69 million in state and local tax revenue.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2016

Real estate sites now ranking cities based on auto-free living

Trulia just launched its latest addition to its rental listings toolkit, a filter that allows consumers to search based on proximity to subways or major commuter train lines. It also recently ranked the top 10 cities based on transit commutes, with Portland, Ore., topping the list.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2016

Americans overwhelmingly favor land use, zoning reg changes that support TOD

HNTB America THINKS survey also shows Americans willing to pay higher mortgages and rents to live in transit-oriented areas.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2016

$20M available to improve access to transit in communities

The TOD Planning Pilot Program provides grants for comprehensive planning in communities that are developing or implementing major new public transportation projects.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2016

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority strikes station-area planning agreement

Accord with City of San José Ensures a collaborative effort between local and regional transportation partners to develop new, intermodal transportation opportunities for the region and encourage transit-oriented development and smart growth policies.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2016

FTA to provide 9 cities with TOD technical assistance

As part of the FTA’s nationwide transit-oriented development initiative, the technical assistance will create opportunities that jumpstart local economies and strengthen communities, with a focus on boosting disadvantaged areas.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2015

$8.2B invested along 20 miles of Valley Metro light rail

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2015

Denver RTD adding new station, TOD to East Rail Line

The Peña Boulevard Station will be the sixth eastbound stop on the trip from Denver Union Station to the airport. The travel time from downtown to DIA will be 37 minutes with trains running every 15 minutes during peak times.

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