Information in this web-based database is provided on two main levels:

1. Station Areas: each transit-oriented development (TOD) Station Area consists of land uses located within a half-mile radius of a major transit station.
2. Projects: within each Station Area, information is available for one or more individual land use projects. These may comprise the entire station area, may include multiple projects within a station area, or may be a single building.

The website provides data, maps, photos, and other information, including: land uses (e.g., residential, commercial, office, etc.); available transit; parking; pedestrian facilities, services, and other amenities; local government plans and zoning codes; the processes and implementation strategies involved; financing sources; travel benefits of TOD (e.g., transit use and per-household vehicle travel rates); socioeconomic data from the 1990 and 2000 census; contact information; and a wealth of photos.

Three types of menu sidebars provide access to the information in the website. Each of these is described in more detail below:

A. Main “site navigation” sidebar menu – found on the Homepage, the Station Area List and Locator Maps, and the Projects List pages. Use this to access Station Areas, Projects, and to perform Search and “Get Data” functions (see below).
B. “Station Areas” sidebar menu – Appears when a specific Station Area is selected. Use to access information about individual TODs (see below).
C. “Projects” sidebar menu – Appears when you click on specific land use “projects” from the Station Area menu.

A. Selections on the Main “site navigation” sidebar menu:

There are several ways to access data contained in this website:
· Locator Maps: “Clickable” maps of Northern and Southern California that lead to the main Station Area “Overview” page and the Station Area sidebar menu for other information.

· Station List: A list of all station areas in the website, in alphabetical order. Can be used to easily move from one station area to another.

· Projects in TODs: An alphabetized list of projects located within the various Station Areas in the website.

· Search: several search options provide “clickable” lists of Stations, Projects, Processes, Photos or Contacts, based upon your search criteria.

· Get Data allows users to select and obtain a list of specified types of data for all Projects or Station Areas.

· Compare TODs based on:
Land Uses - provides a graphic comparison of the relative amounts of commercial vs. residential land area in each Station Area in the website.
Demographics - gives users the ability to compare any two TODs based on selected demographic characteristics (Age Group, Income, Race and Ethnicity, or Housing/Commute), for 1990 and 2000 census data.

· Bibliography - provides a list of selected publications related to TOD

· TOD Links - lists links to other TOD websites.

B. Selections on the TOD “Station Area” sidebar menu (example links go to American Plaza):

Overview – General introduction and photo
Station Area Summary – Summary of important data
Street Map – Specific location map of Station Area
Land Use Map – Actual (not zoned) land uses, and percentages of each, within station areas, graphically displayed in a map and charts.
Design Features – Photos of landscaping, lighting, pedestrian and bicycle facilities
Station Design and Ratings of the transit station; pedestrian access; and bicycle
Access Ratings - facilities (based on criteria listed on page).
Services Available – Availability (and photos) of services, such as: ATMs, banks, telephones, parks, playgrounds, schools, libraries, drug stores, post offices, etc.
Transportation – The type, quality, level, and usage of transit service; parking lots and drop-off facilities; and data on how people access the transit station (if available).
Demographics – 1990 and 2000 census data (displayed side-by-side) on residents of station areas, for: Income; Housing & Commute data; Age; and Race/Ethnicity.
Land Use Projects – A “clickable” list of specific projects within the station area for which data is available in the website. (Use to access project information.)
Processes – A “clickable” list of public sector and private plans, activities, financing, and other processes that contributed to the implementation of each TOD.
Travel Outcomes – Rates of vehicle use for TOD households in each station area, plus comparisons to nearby (non-TOD) areas; and typical conditions. Provides percentage estimates of the comparative benefits of TOD in reducing vehicle travel.
Photos – A display of all photos provided for each station area (clickable)
Contacts – Information on how to contact people involved in implementing TODs.

Use “Explore Station Areas” (located just below these items) to access other Station Areas (without needing to return to the Homepage).

C. Selections on the “Projects” sidebar menu (example links go to American Plaza):

Project Overview - General introduction and description
Project Summary – Summary of important data
Project Processes - A “clickable” list of public sector and private plans, activities, financing, and other processes that contributed to the implementation of each TOD.
Project Photos – Photos available for each project
Project Land Uses – Amounts (in square feet) of each type of land use in the project, and the number of parking spaces.
Economic/Fiscal – Rents and housing costs; number of jobs; sales taxes generated; occupancy rates; and other data (where available).
Zoning & Parking – Local zoning designations and parking requirements (actual parking spaces is on the “Transportation” station area page.

Use “Explore Station Areas” (located just below these items) to access other Station Areas or Projects, without needing to return to the Homepage.