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Cincinnati, like the majority of American communities, has designed for service by the private automobile rather than public transportation. Hence, Cincinnati is facing growing concerns over problems such as traffic congestion, long commutes, and air pollution. On the other hand, Cincinnati has attempted to take steps towards the use of alternative modes of transportation. The recently defeated Light Rail Transit and bus improvement plan was an integral part of these efforts. Combining flexible service with advanced technologies, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) concept may be an effective alternative to the automobile. BRT is a rapid mode of transportation that can combine the quality of rail transit and the flexibility of buses. It can be found in lots of cities around the world, either in the planning stages or in operation. Because it costs less than rail transit and is suitable to the horizontal form of the majority of American cities, BRT is also increasingly popular in the United States. Integrated land use planning is an important element of a complete BRT system. The developments that are transit oriented along the BRT route and especially at BRT stations and stops provide this integration. A strategy that can manage this integration and improve the quality of life is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The potential BRT corridor extends along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Madison Road. The University of Cincinnati (UC) and Oakley BRT stations would be located at the western and eastern ends of the corridor respectively. This study evaluates potential UC and Oakley BRT station areas as to whether the redevelopments are transit oriented and whether there are TOD opportunities. |
