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Strategy 3B

Implement transit-oriented development

Transit-oriented development (TOD) in urbanized areas can promote sustainable living by offering a mixture of land uses and building types near high-quality transit with bicycle and pedestrian connections. Together with policies that enable households of all income levels to benefit, TOD can shape and create vibrant communities. LA Metro has developed the Transit Oriented Communities Policy to encourage all jurisdictions in the County to pursue actions related to transit-oriented communities.

TOD has many co-benefits including health benefits related to higher rates of walking and biking as well as cleaner air due to reduced car usage. OurCounty supports this pattern of development with policies shaping
urban design, building density, right-sized parking, and first/last mile services that support transit ridership and reduce auto dependency.

Targets
Countywide

Baseline
1.5 million households in LA County were located within high-quality transit areas, representing nearly 47% of all households in 2012. (Southern California Association of Governments Regional Transportation Plan, 2012)

2025
At least 50% of new housing built within half a mile of high-frequency transit

2035
At least 65% of new housing built within half a mile of high-frequency transit

2045
At least 75% of new housing built within half a mile of high-frequency transit

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