Hotline #968: Cities Look At Transit-Oriented Development; HSR in TX to Break Ground in...

Transit-oriented development and planning are getting a fresh look in cities around the U.S., as planners in communities large and not-so-large have started going beyond the usual textbook mix of elements to understand what really animates residents and would drive successful projects. In Miami Beach for example, one developer that is bidding on project to bring light-rail to that city released renderings of what the system could look like with special consideration to the avid biking community in the area. The designs include sleek, modern cars that feature a mix of seating and standing room in the interior, but also include space for bike racks for commuters to store their bikes. Though this element may seem small in some regards, it’s a critical and forward-thinking design that includes aspects of multi-modal transportation when commuters are looking to connect from one mode of transit to the other,

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