quality growth toolbox transportation & land use
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QUALITY GROWTH TOOLBOX
Transportation and Land Use Planning for Quality Growth
Linking land use and transportation planning can provide an integrated framework to guide growth and development
• Regional traffic currently relies primarily on interstate travel
• Total miles traveled are continuing to increase
• Increasing congestion is beginning to affect the livability and desirability of communities
Nashville MPO Counties
A collaborative effort in developing land use plans and supporting transportation systems will result in:
• Improved community livability• More efficient use of the existing
infrastructure• Improved economic vitality• Sustainability• Improved health
Density – the intensity of development – influences travel by:
• Concentrating people and services in limited area near transportation
• Increased demand makes alternative modes more cost effective
• Increase pedestrian, bicycle and transit systems
• Lower auto ownership, fewer and shorter vehicle trips
Relationship Between Land Use and Transportation – Density, Diversity & Design
Diversity – the mix of different types of land uses – influences travel by:
• Concentrating different land uses in close proximity
• Jobs, services, recreation, schools and everyday needs within shorter travel distances
• Promotes trip linking and on-site capture of trips
• Place making
Relationship Between Land Use and Transportation – Density, Diversity & Design
Design – the design and pattern of the built environment – influences travel by:
• Creates attractive, comfortable and secure pedestrian environments
• Creates places that attract people who linger and drive less
• Results in well-connected transportation systems
• Creates visual interest and encourages walking
Relationship Between Land Use and Transportation – Density, Diversity & Design
The region has arterials with redevelopment potential, like this example:
E14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + ArchitectureE14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + Architecture
Traditional Arterial…
E14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + ArchitectureE14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + Architecture
Arterial with Signal, Streetscape and Pedestrian Modifications…
E14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + ArchitectureE14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + Architecture
Arterial with Pedestrian, Bike, and Infill / Mixed-Use Redevelopment…3D’s Applied…
Optimize Existing Transportation Systems first
Recognize and Use the Goals of Adopted Land Use Plans
Work with Existing Agencies to Coordinate Land Use and Transportation Planning
Adopt Design Guidelines Develop Good Plans and
Follow them
Toolbox pg. 128
Encourage Development of Vacant Land and Reuse of Older Sites
Strengthen Downtowns Promote Concentrated
Activity Centers and Corridors
Promote Good Site Design
Provide a Balanced Transportation System that Creates Choices
Toolbox pg. 130
Community and Corridor Tools: Traffic signal improvements Better signage Advanced traffic control systems Pedestrian traffic safety at
intersections and crossings Street retro-fit (e.g., road diets)
Toolbox pg. 132
Transportation Operations
Source: TJPDC, VDoT, City of Charlottesville, & Albemarle Co.CD+A, Meyer, Mohaddes, & Urban Advantage
Source: TJPDC, VDoT, City of Charlottesville, & Albemarle Co.CD+A, Meyer, Mohaddes, & Urban Advantage
Source: TJPDC, VDoT, City of Charlottesville, & Albemarle Co.CD+A, Meyer, Mohaddes, & Urban Advantage
Community and Corridor Tools:
Intelligent transportation systems
Improve freeway bottlenecks Plan for Bus Rapid Transit Develop Local Corridor
Specific Access Management Policies
Develop Traffic Impact Study Guidelines
Travel Demand Management Establish Transportation
Management Associations
Toolbox pg. 132
Transportation Operations
Integration of Land Use and Transportation Plans
Toolbox pg. 139
Community and Corridor Tools:
Adopt design guidelines Update subdivision
regulations Consider Adequate
Facilities Ordinance Modify Existing Zoning Transit Oriented
Development (TOD)
Toolbox pg. 141
DesignBenefits:
Reduced automobile dependence
Livable streets Enhanced community
identity Increased economic
development Increased transit use Increased walking and
biking Improved health Reduced environmental
impacts Distinctive and appealing
places Efficient, convenient
provision of daily needs
Design
Toolbox pg. 142
Community and Corridor Tools:
Develop communitywide connectivity plans
Develop public parking strategies in downtowns and infill areas
Develop flexible parking standards and practices
Integrate traffic management into neighborhood design
Design
Toolbox pg. 146
Community and Corridor Tools:
Integrate transit into new development
Encourage a diversity of development types New urbanism Mixed-use development Infill development Transit-oriented
development
Develop Context Sensitive Design Guidance
Toolbox pg. 149
Develop Context Sensitive Design Guidance
Toolbox pg. 150
Context Zones and Thoroughfare Types
Develop Context Sensitive Design Guidance
Toolbox pg. 158
Pedestrian Oriented Site and Building Design
Tools for Site Design
Toolbox pg. 159
Land use Building orientation and
setback Parking type and
orientation Block length Avoid “walled” projects
Harbortown Memphis, TN
Tools for Building Design
Toolbox pg. 160
Building height and street enclosure
Building architecture Building entries Streetscape
McLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantageMcLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantage
Example: McLemore Avenue
McLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantageMcLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantage
McLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantageMcLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantage
McLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantageMcLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantage
McLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantageMcLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantage
McLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantageMcLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantage
Example: Corridor Planning in the Nashville Area MPO NE Corridor
• High growth corridor• Solutions go beyond responding to
unconstrained development growth• Major Investment Study integrates land
use and transportation• Evaluates series of development
patterns• Identifies transportation system to best
fit the desired land use pattern• Balance between:
– Effective land use patterns– Highway / roadway capacity– High-performance transit
• Results in local land use policies to implement land use patterns
• Example where all toolbox strategies and tools can be utilized