- T.S.D. PRINCIPLES -
Transit Supportive Development, or T.S.D., has four major community planning principles.
Density refers to the population density of a given area and is used by the Federal Transit Administration to measure T.S.D. feasibility. Higher densities indicate stronger support of proposed transit systems because they suggest greater future ridership potential.
Design aesthetics refer to T.S.D’s aesthetic treatment considerations including design guidelines, such as scale and variety, and building standards.
Diversity of Uses involve key points to consider when planning transit-oriented development, such as having an established employment base within close proximity of a transit station and maximizing mixed-use development opportunities even within the same building and between adjacent sites.
The process by which planner Distinguish Typology of transit stations helps facilitate the T.S.D. design process by providing a framework for determining appropriate design and development standards.
- T.S.D. TYPOLOGIES -
Five transit station typologies have been identified for planning purposes in the Regional Land Use “Smart Growth” Study: The Regional Employment Stations Types of Downtown Stations, Single Purpose Destination Stations, Sub-Regional Employment Center Stations, and the Residential Community Stational Types of Community Stations and Neighborhood Walk-Up Stations.
Each type, when considered for its development potential, land use characteristics, and available facilities/services, offers a unique way for planners to meet the needs and match the distinctive character of proposed locales.