Transit and urban planning in the San Francisco Bay Area
… for valuing world-class transit above world-class parking and traffic; for voting in favor of clean air, not pollution; and most of all, for confirming the conviction that transit-first livability is the path that this city should continue to pursue in the future:
Cities around the Bay Area are updating their General Plans, rezoning to support increased density, and planning transit-oriented development at stations. This page attempts to keep track of it. 
We take a long, hard look at the next generation of Bay Area transit expansion. This page includes facts, opinions, and links to previous posts on specific projects. 
The RTP is a 25-year blueprint for transportation spending in the Bay Area. This page examines the plan at bird's eye view and includes links to more specific posts. 
Many transit enthusiasts enjoy maps of fantasy transit, and this blog is no exception. This page summarizes our indulgence in that field. Click here for more.
This page discusses how we can use transit, planning, and urban design to create neighborhoods that are more livable and vibrant. Unlike the TOD section above (which discusses existing plans), this page is best categorized as a collection of visions -- efforts are not now underway, but could be. Click here for more.
Homemade rail track maps of the Bay Area, tailored for the true railfan, with a focus on track used by transit operators.
We firmly believe that cities are comprised of people first, buildings second; but special buildings deserve special remarks. 
Water planning may seem like an odd topic for a website about transit and land use, but water issues are raised in our pursuit of smart growth. Besides, this is critical to California's future. (Image courtesy of Delta Vision.) 
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11 November 2007 at 11:20 pm