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Monograph

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This report will be of interest to individuals seeking to improve the livability of their communities and to those concerned with the role public transportation can play in pursuing this goal. The report combines guidelines and case studies to provide a comprehensive approach for improving community livability and transit ridership in the United States. It is directed toward a broad range of individuals and groups in the public and private sectors associated with community, business, and civic organizations, including public transportation providers, local and metropolitan governments, community groups, and private businesses. The report's 12 chapters are divided into three major parts. Part I, Overview and Context, contains two chapters which define the concept of livability and the impact of transportation on livability. These chapters also describe federal support for transit and livable community initiatives, the "place-making" approach to livability, and transportation strategies that impact livability. Part II, Roles of Transit in Creating Livable Communities, contains Chapters 3 through 9, which document and present diverse examples of how public transportation supports and enhances community livability. The examples which briefly summarize the experience of the individual communities and the more lengthy case studies are organized by the following topics: creating places for community life; using transit as a catalyst for downtown and neighborhood renewal; creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and local economic development; improving safety and amenity; making communities accessible and convenient; and shaping community growth. Part III, Implementation, contains Chapters 10 through 12, which provide a guide to implementation. These chapters describe the importance of community-based process for creating livable communities, then describe specific planning, design, and management strategies for livable places and conclude with suggested next steps to increase awareness of livability-oriented transit programs.

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Project H-4D FY '93

English

176 p.

1997

TCRP Report

0309060575

Appendices (2) ; Figures; Photos; References

Accessibility; Case studies; City planning; Communities; Economic development; Federal aid; Governments; Guidelines; Implementation; Livability; Neighborhoods; Private enterprise; Public transit; Quality of life; Redevelopment; Safety; Strategic planning; Urban development

Amenities; Convenience; Revitalization

Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Society

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jun 25 1997 12:00AM