transit-oriented development

The Role of Level of Service in Post-SB 743 California

  • Principal Investigator Elisa Barbour, Ph.D.
  • University of California, Davis
This project will investigate how and whether localities are able to effectively integrate use of both level-of-service (LOS) and vehicle miles traveled (VMT), identify the best practices, and provide recommendations for Caltrans and other state agencies for assisting localities.
Project Status
In Progress

Transit Oriented Development Opportunities Among Failing Malls

Research Product Type
Policy Brief
This policy brief summarizes findings from a white paper that provided the rationale for turning failing shopping malls with large footprints into mixed-use housing, then providing or enhancing transit to these redevelopment projects, which could result in successful TODs.

Transit-Oriented Development Opportunities Among Failing Malls

  • Principal Investigator Hilda Blanco, Ph.D.
  • University of Southern California
This paper explores opportunities for the redevelopment of failing regional shopping malls as Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) to improve transit ridership, focusing on Southern California.
Project Status
Complete