Implementing TODIn Your Region

International Right of Way Association

Presented by

Fred D. Arnold

January 15, 2009

Land Use & TransportationThe link between transportation and land use has become increasingly important which is demonstrated through Smart Growth Principles and sustainable development.

SACOG Blueprint indicates the Sacramento Region will: Double in population in the next 20 years Spend $23 billion in transportation projects Transportation congestion to worsen by 50%

Land Use

http://www.transitvillages.org/pages/448644/index.htm

Factors Driving TOD Trends Rapidly growing traffic congestion region-wide

Growing desire for quality urban lifestyle

Growing desire for more walkable lifestyles away from traffic

Changes in family structures: more singles, empty-nesters, etc

Growing national support for Smart Growth

New focus of Federal policy (FTA)

Land Use

http://www.reconnectingamerica.org/html/TOD/FTAHUD.htm

What Is Transit Oriented Development (TOD)?

Compatible mix of residential, retail, and office well-suited for surrounding neighborhood

Development - high quality, compact, construction, that is also viable, & sustainable

The heart of TOD is the PEDESTRIAN

Walkable Distance 1/4 -1/2 mile from transit

TOD Defined

All designed to create and support unique, thriving communities while encouraging TRANSIT USE.

TOD Defined

GoalsTOD goals include: Increasing ridership* Overcoming pedestrian barriers to safe

and easy access to transit facilities* Provides a revenue stream for local

transit agency* Providing services and amenities for the

community Enhancing the character of transit

stations and facilities

*Consistent with FTA TOD Definition

TOD Defined

BENEFITS Of TOD Greater choices places to live, work, and play

Greater mobility with ease of moving around

Increased transit ridership

Reduced traffic congestion and driving

Reduced household spending on transportation, resulting in more available dollars for housing

Healthier lifestyle with more walking, and less stress

Increased foot traffic and customers for area businesses

Greatly reduced pollution and environmental destruction

TOD Defined

Promenade –Suburban San Diego

TOD Example

Mixed use - 70 units per acre 1,000 units above 50k sq. ft. of retail/office

TOD

Policies and Planning In

Sacramento

Historical Perspective –Federal FTA Policies

– New Starts Projects must be justified by:– Mobility Improvements – Environmental Benefits – Operating Efficiencies – Cost Effectiveness – Technical capability of the project sponsor – TRANSIT SUPPORTIVE LAND USE AND FUTURE PATTERNS

http://www.fta.dot.gov/transit_data_info/reports_publications/publications/transit_research_publications/15062_ENG_HTML.htm

– Joint Development – On March 14, 1997, FTA issued a revised "Policy on Transit Joint

Development." – that real property acquired with Federal grant funds could be used to support a

transit-oriented joint development.– On February 7, 2007 FTA issues Final Rulemaking Guidelines for TOD

http://www.fta.dot.gov/transit_data_info/reports_publications/publications/innovative_financing/innovative_financing_techniques/4799_5330_ENG_HTML.htm

History/Background

Historical Perspective - State & Local

CA Transit Village Planning act of 1994 (65460.)

Caltrans California-wide TOD Study TOD in Sacramento

– 1993 TOD Workshop –Produced• RT’s Article 6&7

– 2004 TOD Workshop –Produced• Developer Interest

– TLC initiative 2000-2002• TLC Process

– Active community involvement– Precursor to Blueprint

History/Background

Regional Transit TLC Project and TOD

Criteria On August 26, 2002, the RT Board of Directors adopted 21 TLC project implementation measures.

On August 25, 2003 Board approved and adopted site selection criteria for TOD Stations:

Required Criteria Enhance ridership Community support

Preferred Criteria RT land ownership Available land Developer interest Revenue potential

History/Background

Current

TOD

Activities

TOD Proposals $605 Million Gross Development Value Butterfield

Selected Costa Pacific Communities/Trammell Crow Power Inn

Selected Costa Pacific Communities/Trammell Crow Royal Oaks

Selected New Faze Cemo Circle

Gold River Village Partners Bus Rapid Transit/ Park & Ride/ Residential

Sunrise D & S Development 140 units with ground floor retail

University/65th

Lucas Enterprises Residential, Office, Hotel, Fitness Center and Retail

Current Activity

45,000 Sq. Ft. Retail110 Units 15%BMU237 Space Parking Deck

Butterfield

Power Inn

27,502 Sq. Ft. Retail11,200 Sq. Ft. Flex/Comm253 Apartments 15%BMU 25 Town homes (for sale) 21 Units per gross acre674 Shared parking spaces

Royal Oaks

2 Buildings

37 rental housing units (20 BMR) 4 Live/work units 55 Market Rate Condos 17,050sf Retail 21,600sf office

207 Parking stalls

Condominiums

75 Space Park-N-Ride

Pedestrian Connection to Future BRT

Cemo Circle

Preserves ROW on Citrus Rd

75 Space Park N Ride

119 Condos

143 Units- Residential Multifamily3345 sf- Retail

Sunrise Station

65th Street/University Station

Residential- 75 units Fitness Center 33,500 sf

Office- 80,000 sf Hotel - 130 Rooms

Retail- 60,000 sf

Parking Structure - 845 stalls

Approximately 500,000 sf of built space

RT TOD Opportunity Sites

• Florin 22 Acres

• Meadowview 22 Acres

• Hazel 7 Acres

• Swanston 20 Acres

Summary

Land use and transportation nexus TOD is all about the pedestrian History & background –activity to date Current activity $605 million Gross

Development Value

Summary

Barriers to TOD and Infill Development

• Lack of infrastructure

• Lack of gap financing

• Lack of information/education

• NIMBYISM

• Lack of policy mandate (Local & Regional)