As a form of urban development, transit-oriented development (TOD) maximizes the amount of residential, business, and leisure space within walking distance of public transport facilities. TOD places more emphasis on design that increases interest in walking, by providing a scale that is appropriate ...
This led to a transit-oriented infrastructure with small clusters or urbanity along the transportation routes. The major shift appeared in the 1960s. Spearheaded by Jan Gehl’s initiative for Strøget, Copenhagen started transforming its car-heavy areas into pedestrian-friendly zones. What followed ...
In summary, rather than focusing mainly on increasing development density, it is necessary to concentrate more on such strategies as strengthening the transit service network, increasing the land-use mix index, and restructuring the street networks and urban design to be more pedestrian friendly ...
Their design configuration and land uses emphasize a pedestrian-oriented environment and reinforce the use of public transportation. A mix of residential, retail, office, open space, and public uses are arranged in comfortable proximity, making it possible for residents and workers to travel by ...
The decline of pedestrian share in the transportation system has led to ever increasing congestion, pollution, insecurity, and lack of vitality in neighbourhoods at city centres and beyond. Now, however, particularly in advanced countries, new attention is being paid to pedestrian movement in order...
As the world is giving climate change a higher priority, several Coalitions are working on meeting a clean and green environment (SDG 13), focusing on new streets’ design in total urban development. A previous study discussed the pedestrian mobility sta
In summary, rather than focusing mainly on increasing development density, it is necessary to concentrate more on such strategies as strengthening the transit service network, increasing the land-use mix index, and restructuring the street networks and urban design to be more pedestrian friendly ...
Now don't get me wrong,please--I am all for pedestrian safety, firefighting, and certainly, wheelchair access. Both of my parents were in wheelchairs at the end of their lives, so I understand very much that struggle. But we also have to acknowledge that all of these well-intentioned* ...
The basic idea is to create a built environment with mixed land use, relative high density, and pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly amenities, which better supports transit ridership (Zhang, 2007, Mejia-Dorantes et al., 2012). There is a strong belief that cost of living can be reduced and ...
Pedestrian and Bicycling Infrastructure Trails: Exploring Pittsburgh on Foot or by Bike Pittsburgh boasts an extensive network of trails for pedestrians and cyclists.These trails provide safe and convenient routes for non-motorized travel, connecting various neighborhoods and points of interest. They are ...