Which option is NOT a TOD policy consideration?

Which option is NOT a TOD policy consideration?

• A. Locating development far from transit
• B. High-density near transit
• C. Mixed-use near transit
• D. Parking management

Answer: (A)

Transit-Oriented Development focuses on concentrating growth around transit hubs to create walkable, bike-friendly, mixed-use neighborhoods. This approach relies on high-density development near stations, and integrating housing with shops and services so people can live, work, and access daily needs without relying on a car. Parking management is also a key piece, reducing excess parking to encourage transit use and reduce car trips. The option that does not fit TOD policies is locating development far from transit. Building far from transit breaks the connection between housing, jobs, and amenities and the transit network, which TOD aims to strengthen. By moving density away from transit, it undermines ridership, increases vehicle dependency, and defeats the purpose of using transit as the backbone of development. The other choices align with TOD: high-density near transit supports more people within easy reach of transit; mixed-use near transit creates daily destinations within walking distance; and parking management helps shift behavior toward using transit rather than driving.

Transit-Oriented Development focuses on concentrating growth around transit hubs to create walkable, bike-friendly, mixed-use neighborhoods. This approach relies on high-density development near stations, and integrating housing with shops and services so people can live, work, and access daily needs without relying on a car. Parking management is also a key piece, reducing excess parking to encourage transit use and reduce car trips.

The option that does not fit TOD policies is locating development far from transit. Building far from transit breaks the connection between housing, jobs, and amenities and the transit network, which TOD aims to strengthen. By moving density away from transit, it undermines ridership, increases vehicle dependency, and defeats the purpose of using transit as the backbone of development.

The other choices align with TOD: high-density near transit supports more people within easy reach of transit; mixed-use near transit creates daily destinations within walking distance; and parking management helps shift behavior toward using transit rather than driving.