Measuring Benefits of Transit Oriented Development Robert Noland, Kaan Ozbay, Stephanie DiPetrillo, and Shri Iyer. 280 pages. 2014. This study provides an overview of the beneficial impacts of transit-oriented development – compact, mixed-use pedestrian land uses within walking distance of transit stations. These benefits can lead to more vibrant and healthier communities and provide personal […]
Transit Oriented Development: What Does the Research Tell Us?

Transit Oriented Development: What Does the Research Tell Us? Jon Carnegie, AICP/PP. May 2012. A presentation made to a joint meeting of the Somerville, New Jersey council, planning board and zoning board of adjustment. Presentation
An Evaluation of Property Values in New Jersey Transit Villages

An Evaluation of Property Values in New Jersey Transit Villages Robert Noland, Ph.D., Michael Lahr, Ph.D., and Stephanie DiPetrillo, 101 pages. This report provides an analysis of whether the New Jersey Transit Village Initiative has led to increases in property values in municipalities that have joined the program. February 2011. Final Report
Route 1 Smart Growth

Route 1 Smart Growth Jon Carnegie. September 2010. Short Version Final Report Final Report
Eliminating Barriers to Transit-Oriented Development

Eliminating Barriers to Transit-Oriented Development Daniel Chatman, Ph.D., and Stephanie DiPetrillo, 81 pages. This report looked at three conditions that could be barriers to transit-oriented development: impacts on schools; impacts to local auto traffic; and, impacts on local parking. Ten transit stations in distinct communities were investigated, comparing households living near rail stations as well […]
Land Development at Selected Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Stations

Land Development at Selected Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Stations Martin E. Robins and Jan Wells, 49 pages. A report prepared for NJ TRANSIT. April 2008. Final Report
Communicating the Benefits of TOD: The City of Evanston’s Transit Oriented Redevelopment and The Hudson Bergen Light Rail Transit System

Communicating the Benefits of TOD: The City of Evanston’s Transit Oriented Redevelopment and The Hudson Bergen Light Rail Transit System (2006) By Cali Gorewitz and Gloria Ohland, Reconnecting America’s Center for Transit-Oriented Development, Carrie Makarewicz and Albert Benedict, Center for Neighborhood Techology and Dr. Jan Wells and Martin Robins, Voorhees Transportation Center Prepared for the US […]
Housing Diversity and Affordability in New Jersey’s Transit Villages

Housing Diversity and Affordability in New Jersey’s Transit Villages (2006) By Dorothy Morallos Mabel Smith Honors Thesis, Douglass College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Thesis
The Impacts of Office Location on the Commute Experience of New Jersey Workers

The Impacts of Office Location on the Commute Experience of New Jersey Workers This study examined the effects of NJ office locations on personal transportation experiences and the transportation network. December 2005. (Client: NJDOT)