1. A New TOD Policy for Regional Transit Expansions Steve Heminger Executive Director March 11, 2005

2. What is TOD? “TOD is moderate to higher density development, located within an easy walk of a major transit stop, generally with a mix of residential, employment and shopping opportunities designed for pedestrians without excluding the auto…” -- Caltrans TOD Advisory Committee 2002

3. Why Focus on TOD? 1.Insure Cost- Effective Transit 2.Ease regional housing shortage 3.Create vibrant, livable communities 4.Preserve regional open space

4. Background on TOD Policy 1998: FTA New Starts – Land Use Eval 1999: BART System Expansion Policy 2001: MTC Resolution 3434 2003: MTC transp-land use platform 2004: TOD Policy White Paper 2005: Revision to Res 3434 (June)

5. Rail Projects Resolution No. 3434

6. Bus & Ferry Projects Resolution No. 3434

7. Key Resolution 3434 Projects Regional Discretionary $$ (millions) Total Project Cost (millions) BART to San Jose8894,149 SF central subway472694 Transbay Terminal3531,817 SMART35339 WTA/ ferries164239 Dumbarton Rail174300 AC Transit BRT9097 eBART263390

8. Preliminary TOD Policy 1. Corridor Performance Measures Need quantitative measure that’s flexible 2. Corridor Working Groups  Process that brings together interests 3. Station Area Plans  Planning for land use and access

9. Option 1 Performance Measure: Residential Population Only BARTLight Rail Bus Rapid Transit Commuter Rail/Ferry Population 11,000 – 21,000 10,000 – 20,000 8,000 – 18,000 6,000 – 16,000 Average for half mile radius around stations in the corridor, per square mile

10. Option 2 Performance Measure: Population plus Jobs BARTLight Rail Bus Rapid Transit Commuter Rail/Ferry Population + Jobs 25,000 – 45,000 15,000 – 35,000 15,000 – 30,000 15,000 – 25,000 Average for half mile radius around stations in the corridor, per square mile

11. Why TOD Matters – Ridership Increases in eBART Corridor from TOD BART’S Cost- Effectiveness Threshold Riders per Station per Day

12. TOD Policy Timeline November ‘04 – May ‘05: outreach January ‘05 – April ‘05: case studies February ‘05 – April ‘05: Joint Policy Committee review June ‘05: Commission approval

13. Key Issues Regional interest vs. local control One policy to fit a diverse region  Proposal to scale by mode of transit Best measure for corridor performance?  Population per Square Mile or Housing Units?  Employees per Square Mile or Commercial ft 2 ? How prescriptive to be around stations?  Affordable housing, parking standards, walkability How to get private sector engaged?