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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2012

DART light rail segment turns 10

The three stations in the city of Plano continue to spur development in the downtown area.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2012

Report provides insight on complete communities

Introduces the concept of "Opportunity Areas," which offer greater opportunities to walk, bike or take transit.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2012

N.J. Gov. approves transit tax credit expansion

Upped by $250 million, further supporting a state commitment to fund growth around public transportation routes. Expands the program's cap of available tax credits to a total of $1.75 billion.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2012

Denver aims to rectify lack of TOD near rail

After the system opened in 1994, planners built parking lots and garages around many of its stations to cater to commuters, resulting in little transit oriented development.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2012

Colo. to build $54.5M BRT line

The Mason Corridor, a five-mile, north-south byway, will help create opportunities for new mixed-use and transit oriented developments that avoid sprawl and enhance sustainability and livability. Nearly two-thirds of area jobs are located within a half-mile of the corridor.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2012

AARP video touts TOD benefits for seniors

Arlington, Va., residents describe the satisfaction of living in a user-friendly, walkable, mixed-use community with access to a variety of public transit options, entertainment, and recreation, and basic services such as shopping and medical amenities.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2012

Trading the suburbs for TOD

How one couple traded in their four-bedroom home with a large yard in the suburbs to live "a more enjoyable life" in a condominium that is walking distance from train station.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2011

Feds award San Diego $338K for TOD

The North County Transit District, in cooperation with the City of Solana Beach, will continue exploratory work at the Solana Beach Transit Station on a transit development project. The grant will fund a parking management study, real estate advisory services, project design and environmental activities.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2011

Tampa, Fla. launches transportation website

The Tampa Bay Partnership created TampaBayOnTrack.com, an inclusive effort focused on sharing information about the role of transportation in the community, engaging residents from throughout the eight-county region and serving as a resource for the latest transportation news and research.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2011

TOD group releases Portland, Ore. strategic plan

Evaluates existing conditions around Portland, classifies station areas and corridors based on their readiness to support TOD, offers guidelines for phasing of TOD program work and discusses future activities and funding strategies.

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