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TOD Works in Reducing Driving, Even Without the Transit

Across America, TOD is seen as the solution for many of the problems that plague cities. But what if you could get the economic, environmental, and health benefits of transit-oriented development without the billions of dollars in rail investment?

June 15, 2013 - MinnPost

Despite Driving Decline, U.S. Builds for Far More Cars

A new study from U.S. PIRG and the Frontier Group projects three scenarios for Americans' future driving patterns that all fall short of current government projections. Transportation planning priorities should be reconsidered, the study contends.

May 14, 2013 - DC.Streetsblog

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