Implementing TOD in Your Region: Smart Growth Principles and Sustainable Development

1. Implementing TOD In Your Region International Right of Way Association Presented by Fred D. Arnold January 15, 2009

2. Land Use Land Use & Transportation • The link between transportation and land use has become increasingly important which is demonstrated through Smart Growth Principles and sustainable development. • SACOG Blueprint indicates the Sacramento Region will: • Double in population in the next 20 years • Spend $23 billion in transportation projects • Transportation congestion to worsen by 50% http://www.transitvillages.org/pages/448644/index.htm

3. Land Use Factors Driving TOD Trends • Rapidly growing traffic congestion region-wide • Growing desire for quality urban lifestyle • Growing desire for more walkable lifestyles away from traffic • Changes in family structures: more singles, empty-nesters, etc • Growing national support for Smart Growth • New focus of Federal policy (FTA) http://www.reconnectingamerica.org/html/TOD/FTAHUD.htm

4. TOD Defined What Is Transit Oriented Development (TOD)? • Compatible mix of residential, retail, and office well-suited for surrounding neighborhood • Development - high quality, compact, construction, that is also viable, & sustainable • The heart of TOD is the PEDESTRIAN • Walkable Distance 1/4 -1/2 mile from transit

5. TOD Defined • All designed to create and support unique, thriving communities while encouraging TRANSIT USE.

6. TOD Defined Goals • TOD goals include: • Increasing ridership* • Overcoming pedestrian barriers to safe and easy access to transit facilities* • Provides a revenue stream for local transit agency* • Providing services and amenities for the community • Enhancing the character of transit stations and facilities *Consistent with FTA TOD Definition

7. TOD Defined BENEFITS Of TOD • Greater choices places to live, work, and play • Greater mobility with ease of moving around • Increased transit ridership • Reduced traffic congestion and driving • Reduced household spending on transportation, resulting in more available dollars for housing • Healthier lifestyle with more walking, and less stress • Increased foot traffic and customers for area businesses • Greatly reduced pollution and environmental destruction

8. TOD Example Promenade –Suburban San Diego Mixed use - 70 units per acre 1,000 units above 50k sq. ft. of retail/office

10. TOD Policies and Planning In Sacramento

11. History/Background Historical Perspective –Federal • FTA Policies • New Starts Projects must be justified by: • Mobility Improvements • Environmental Benefits • Operating Efficiencies • Cost Effectiveness • Technical capability of the project sponsor • TRANSIT SUPPORTIVE LAND USE AND FUTURE PATTERNS http://www.fta.dot.gov/transit_data_info/reports_publications/publications/transit_research_publications/15062_ENG_HTML.htm • Joint Development • On March 14, 1997, FTA issued a revised "Policy on Transit Joint Development." • that real property acquired with Federal grant funds could be used to support a transit-oriented joint development. • On February 7, 2007 FTA issues Final Rulemaking Guidelines for TOD http://www.fta.dot.gov/transit_data_info/reports_publications/publications/innovative_financing/innovative_financing_techniques/4799_5330_ENG_HTML.htm

12. History/Background Historical Perspective - State & Local • CA Transit Village Planning act of 1994 (65460.) • Caltrans California-wide TOD Study • TOD in Sacramento • 1993 TOD Workshop –Produced • RT’s Article 6&7 • 2004 TOD Workshop –Produced • Developer Interest • TLC initiative 2000-2002 • TLC Process • Active community involvement • Precursor to Blueprint

13. History/Background Regional Transit TLC Project and TOD Criteria • On August 26, 2002, the RT Board of Directors adopted 21 TLC project implementation measures. • On August 25, 2003 Board approved and adopted site selection criteria for TOD Stations: Required Criteria • Enhance ridership • Community support Preferred Criteria • RT land ownership • Available land • Developer interest • Revenue potential

15. Current TOD Activities

16. Current Activity TOD Proposals $605 Million Gross Development Value • Butterfield • Selected Costa Pacific Communities/Trammell Crow • Power Inn • Selected Costa Pacific Communities/Trammell Crow • Royal Oaks • Selected New Faze • Cemo Circle • Gold River Village Partners • Bus Rapid Transit/ Park & Ride/ Residential • Sunrise • D & S Development • 140 units with ground floor retail • University/65th • Lucas Enterprises • Residential, Office, Hotel, Fitness Center and Retail

17. Butterfield 45,000 Sq. Ft. Retail 110 Units 15%BMU 237 Space Parking Deck

18. Power Inn 27,502 Sq. Ft. Retail 11,200 Sq. Ft. Flex/Comm 253 Apartments 15%BMU 25 Town homes (for sale) 21 Units per gross acre 674 Shared parking spaces

19. Royal Oaks 2 Buildings 37 rental housing units (20 BMR) 4 Live/work units 55 Market Rate Condos 17,050sf Retail 21,600sf office 207 Parking stalls

20. Condominiums Cemo Circle Preserves ROW on Citrus Rd 75 Space Park N Ride 119 Condos 75 Space Park-N-Ride Pedestrian Connection to Future BRT

21. Sunrise Station 143 Units- Residential Multifamily 3345 sf- Retail

22. 65th Street/University Station Residential- 75 units Fitness Center 33,500 sf Office- 80,000 sf Hotel - 130 Rooms Retail- 60,000 sf Parking Structure - 845 stalls Approximately 500,000 sf of built space

23. RT TOD Opportunity Sites • Florin 22 Acres • Meadowview 22 Acres • Hazel 7 Acres • Swanston 20 Acres

24. Summary Summary • Land use and transportation nexus • TOD is all about the pedestrian • History & background –activity to date • Current activity $605 million Gross Development Value

25. Barriers to TOD and Infill Development • Lack of infrastructure • Lack of gap financing • Lack of information/education • NIMBYISM • Lack of policy mandate (Local & Regional)