Linking Bus Transit to Land Development: Evidence from Austin, Texas

Transit-oriented development, which emphasizes higher densities, mixed land uses, and facilities for non-automobile modes of transportation, offers a potential alternative to automobile-oriented suburban development. While historically this type of land development has occurred near rail facilities, many cities are now considering bus rapid transit rather than rail. This raises the question: Under what conditions can bus transit support transit-oriented development? This paper presents a case study of Austin, Texas, where significant apartment construction occurred on University of Texas shuttle bus routes in the 1990s, and explores the conditions contributing to this development. This case demonstrates the potential for bus transit to support at least limited forms of transit-oriented development, even in the absence of public initiatives.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Research Board

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  Washington, DC  United States  20001
• Authors:
  • Kuperman, David
  • Handy, Susan L
• Conference:
  • Transportation Research Board 86th Annual Meeting
  • Location: Washington DC, United States
  • Date: 2007-1-21 to 2007-1-25
• Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Features: Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 15p
• Monograph Title: TRB 86th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers CD-ROM

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transit operations; Bus transportation; Land use; Land use planning; Mixed use development; Nonmotorized transportation; Public transit; Rail transit facilities; Transit oriented development
• Geographic Terms: Austin (Texas)
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01049304
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: 07-0460
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: May 8 2007 12:42PM