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Implementing TOD In Your Region International Right of Way Association Presented by

Implementing TOD In Your Region International Right of Way Association Presented by Fred D. Arnold January 15, 2009. Land Use. Land Use & Transportation.

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  1. Implementing TOD In Your Region International Right of Way Association Presented by Fred D. Arnold January 15, 2009

  2. Land Use Land Use & Transportation • The link between transportation and land use has become increasingly important which is demonstrated through Smart Growth Principles and sustainable development. • SACOG Blueprint indicates the Sacramento Region will: • Double in population in the next 20 years • Spend $23 billion in transportation projects • Transportation congestion to worsen by 50% http://www.transitvillages.org/pages/448644/index.htm

  3. Land Use Factors Driving TOD Trends • Rapidly growing traffic congestion region-wide • Growing desire for quality urban lifestyle • Growing desire for more walkable lifestyles away from traffic • Changes in family structures: more singles, empty-nesters, etc • Growing national support for Smart Growth • New focus of Federal policy (FTA) http://www.reconnectingamerica.org/html/TOD/FTAHUD.htm

  4. TOD Defined What Is Transit Oriented Development (TOD)? • Compatible mix of residential, retail, and office well-suited for surrounding neighborhood • Development - high quality, compact, construction, that is also viable, & sustainable • The heart of TOD is the PEDESTRIAN • Walkable Distance 1/4 -1/2 mile from transit

  5. TOD Defined • All designed to create and support unique, thriving communities while encouraging TRANSIT USE.

  6. TOD Defined Goals • TOD goals include: • Increasing ridership* • Overcoming pedestrian barriers to safe and easy access to transit facilities* • Provides a revenue stream for local transit agency* • Providing services and amenities for the community • Enhancing the character of transit stations and facilities *Consistent with FTA TOD Definition

  7. TOD Defined BENEFITS Of TOD • Greater choices places to live, work, and play • Greater mobility with ease of moving around • Increased transit ridership • Reduced traffic congestion and driving • Reduced household spending on transportation, resulting in more available dollars for housing • Healthier lifestyle with more walking, and less stress • Increased foot traffic and customers for area businesses • Greatly reduced pollution and environmental destruction

  8. TOD Example Promenade –Suburban San Diego Mixed use - 70 units per acre 1,000 units above 50k sq. ft. of retail/office

  9. TOD Policies and Planning In Sacramento

  10. History/Background Historical Perspective –Federal • FTA Policies • New Starts Projects must be justified by: • Mobility Improvements • Environmental Benefits • Operating Efficiencies • Cost Effectiveness • Technical capability of the project sponsor • TRANSIT SUPPORTIVE LAND USE AND FUTURE PATTERNS http://www.fta.dot.gov/transit_data_info/reports_publications/publications/transit_research_publications/15062_ENG_HTML.htm • Joint Development • On March 14, 1997, FTA issued a revised "Policy on Transit Joint Development." • that real property acquired with Federal grant funds could be used to support a transit-oriented joint development. • On February 7, 2007 FTA issues Final Rulemaking Guidelines for TOD http://www.fta.dot.gov/transit_data_info/reports_publications/publications/innovative_financing/innovative_financing_techniques/4799_5330_ENG_HTML.htm

  11. History/Background Historical Perspective - State & Local • CA Transit Village Planning act of 1994 (65460.) • Caltrans California-wide TOD Study • TOD in Sacramento • 1993 TOD Workshop –Produced • RT’s Article 6&7 • 2004 TOD Workshop –Produced • Developer Interest • TLC initiative 2000-2002 • TLC Process • Active community involvement • Precursor to Blueprint

  12. History/Background Regional Transit TLC Project and TOD Criteria • On August 26, 2002, the RT Board of Directors adopted 21 TLC project implementation measures. • On August 25, 2003 Board approved and adopted site selection criteria for TOD Stations: Required Criteria • Enhance ridership • Community support Preferred Criteria • RT land ownership • Available land • Developer interest • Revenue potential

  13. Current TOD Activities

  14. Current Activity TOD Proposals $605 Million Gross Development Value • Butterfield • Selected Costa Pacific Communities/Trammell Crow • Power Inn • Selected Costa Pacific Communities/Trammell Crow • Royal Oaks • Selected New Faze • Cemo Circle • Gold River Village Partners • Bus Rapid Transit/ Park & Ride/ Residential • Sunrise • D & S Development • 140 units with ground floor retail • University/65th • Lucas Enterprises • Residential, Office, Hotel, Fitness Center and Retail

  15. Butterfield 45,000 Sq. Ft. Retail 110 Units 15%BMU 237 Space Parking Deck

  16. Power Inn 27,502 Sq. Ft. Retail 11,200 Sq. Ft. Flex/Comm 253 Apartments 15%BMU 25 Town homes (for sale) 21 Units per gross acre 674 Shared parking spaces

  17. Royal Oaks 2 Buildings 37 rental housing units (20 BMR) 4 Live/work units 55 Market Rate Condos 17,050sf Retail 21,600sf office 207 Parking stalls

  18. Condominiums Cemo Circle Preserves ROW on Citrus Rd 75 Space Park N Ride 119 Condos 75 Space Park-N-Ride Pedestrian Connection to Future BRT

  19. Sunrise Station 143 Units- Residential Multifamily 3345 sf- Retail

  20. 65th Street/University Station Residential- 75 units Fitness Center 33,500 sf Office- 80,000 sf Hotel - 130 Rooms Retail- 60,000 sf Parking Structure - 845 stalls Approximately 500,000 sf of built space

  21. RT TOD Opportunity Sites • Florin 22 Acres • Meadowview 22 Acres • Hazel 7 Acres • Swanston 20 Acres

  22. Summary Summary • Land use and transportation nexus • TOD is all about the pedestrian • History & background –activity to date • Current activity $605 million Gross Development Value

  23. Barriers to TOD and Infill Development • Lack of infrastructure • Lack of gap financing • Lack of information/education • NIMBYISM • Lack of policy mandate (Local & Regional)

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