Bus-Related Transit-Oriented Development
Many North American transit agencies have transit-oriented development (TOD) guidelines and policies but most are geared toward development around rail stations. Many are specifically related to joint development (JD), or TOD on publicly owned land. Recently, the number of miles of high-capacity bus routes that have been implemented, including bus rapid transit (BRT) and priority buses, has far exceeded the number of miles of rail. Many transit agencies are interested in developing TOD guidelines and policies specifically suited to bus corridors, customer facilities, and bus transit stations (Bus TOD). Successful implementation of such guidelines can increase ridership, improve community integration with transit facilities, and improve access to jobs and economic opportunities. However, Bus TOD guidelines and policies have not been well documented or widely shared. Since transit agencies seldom own the land around bus stations, Bus TOD typically requires more collaboration with local jurisdictions. This can include working with localities to update zoning codes, revising existing land-use policies, creating development incentives such as special taxing districts, and reducing or eliminating parking requirements. Other regional bodies such as metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) can play a role in defining and encouraging Bus TOD. Research is needed to help transit agencies, local governments, and development partners plan and implement Bus TOD. Such research could provide a synthesis of the current state of practice, including policies, strategies, and tools that support Bus TOD; document successful case studies; and identify common challenges and pitfalls to avoid. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the research is to develop a guide and supporting resources to help transit agencies and development partners implement strategies and tools to encourage and catalyze Bus TOD.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Proposed
- Funding: $350,000
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Contract Numbers:
Project A-58
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Sponsor Organizations:
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20001 -
Project Managers:
Garcia-Colberg, Mariela
- Start Date: 20261115
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bus transit; Implementation; Transit oriented development
- Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01973734
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
- Contract Numbers: Project A-58
- Files: TRB, RIP
- Created Date: Dec 8 2025 8:02PM