Principal Investigators: Michael Smart, Stephanie DiPetrillo

This proposed research sought to better understand the relationships between (a) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) – concentrated real estate development around transit facilities – and the travel behaviors of those who lived near those facilities, and (b) TOD characteristics and their appeal to the customers of retail establishments located within TODs. Additionally, the examination of both of these avenues of study took into account the impacts of the pandemic and aimed to better understand transit usage and motivations before, during, and after the pandemic. The research employed a mixed-methods approach that utilized both quantitative (survey) and qualitative (interview and focus group) methods to achieve a richer understanding of travel and consumer choices over time.

Report pending.