Editor,
I’ve noticed a lot of debate lately, mainly between the public, developers and local officials, about the efficacy of transit-oriented development, also known as TOD. Proponents maintain that people who live near public transit (trains and buses) don’t need cars, hence won’t add to traffic woes.
Opponents claim residents in TODs still need cars to shop, visit friends, etc. so they will add to traffic volume.
TOD is no longer a new concept. There have been developments for a number of years now. So, it seems pretty simple to find out how effective they are at removing people from their cars. Since we haven’t heard any study results (I simply can’t believe nobody has studied established developments), I tend to believe proponents don’t like what the studies showed.
Rather than to argue both sides based on emotions, why don’t we demand that a thorough, independent study be completed and the results be made public before any new developments are permitted? Then, informed decisions could be made.
Bob Stine
San Mateo
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