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The National Conference of State Legislatures is the bipartisan organization that serves the legislators andstaffs of the states, commonwealths and territories.NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on themost pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in theAmerican federal system. Its objectives are:• To improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures.• To promote policy innovation and communication among state legislatures.• To ensure state legislatures a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system.The Conference operates from offices in Denver, Colorado, and Washington, D.C.Cover photo: Reconnecting America.Printed on recycled paper.© 2012 by the National Conference of State Legislatures.All rights reserved.ISBN 978-1-58024-679-8
Transit-Oriented Development in the StatesContentsIntroduction................................................................................................................................................................1An Increase in Demand for Transit..............................................................................................................................1Federal Support for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)........................................................................................3State Support for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)............................................................................................3Defining TOD........................................................................................................................................................3Assembling Land For TOD.....................................................................................................................................5Zoning and Density................................................................................................................................................5Catalyzing Investment in Existing Communities.....................................................................................................5Funding TOD.........................................................................................................................................................6State in Focus – Utah Leveraging Investments and Increasing Ridership.....................................................................6State in Focus − Bringing TOD to Minnesota.............................................................................................................8State in Focus − New Mexico: Build Rail and TOD Will Come?...............................................................................10Solving the Last-Mile Riddle.....................................................................................................................................12Safe Routes to Transit............................................................................................................................................12Public Bikesharing Systems...................................................................................................................................12Public Carsharing Programs..................................................................................................................................13Housing and TOD....................................................................................................................................................13State in Focus – Creating Affordable Housing near Transit in Massachusetts.............................................................14Using TOD to Advance Other Policy Goals..............................................................................................................15State in Focus – Using TOD to Reduce Greenhouse Gases in California...................................................................15Appendix: Selected State Transit-Oriented Development Statutes and Programs.......................................................17Notes........................................................................................................................................................................26National Conference of State Legislatures | iii
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