This major study was led by staff of the California Department of Transportation, with input from two advisory committees. It was approved for distribution in September 2002 by the State’s Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. The Final Report:

· Defines transit-oriented development (TOD) and its successful components;
· Explores and summarizes the benefits of TOD, including effects on travel;
· Provides an overview of TODs in the U.S. and California (including 12 ‘profiles’);
· Determines what is working well to implement TOD in California;
· Identifies major barriers and impediments to the wider implementation of TOD;
· Recommends 14 State actions to facilitate transit-oriented development in California.

An Executive Summary, Final Report, Technical Appendix, and a “Parking and TOD” report (all with color photos and illustrations) are available by clicking on these links:

· Executive Summary - an overview of the study’s major findings (16 pages)

· Statewide TOD Study Final Report - 200 pages (5.5 MB)

· Technical Appendix Volume - 250 pages (5.1 MB)

· Parking and TOD background report - 60 pages (1.1 MB)

For more information about these reports and related activities, you may contact the TOD program project manager: Terry Parker, M.A.

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