Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate
Arthur C. Nelson, University of Arizona, Tucson
Co-investigators:
Kristina Currans, University of Arizona, Tucson
Nicole Iroz-Elardo, University of Arizona, Tucson
Summary:
Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate, from the University of Arizona, represents the culmination of nearly a decade of research into the economic effects of transit. To unpack the dense and substantial findings from 17 LRT, 14 BRT, 9 SCT, and 12 CRT systems in 35 metro areas across the United States, the final report is split into five volumes. Arthur C. Nelson and fellow researchers Robert Hibberd, Kristina Currans and Nicole Iroz-Elardo of UA have completed the final phase of research into the development outcomes of light rail, bus rapid transit, streetcar, and commuter rail. The findings shed light on the complex interactions between transit station location and design, real estate rents, and where people live and work. The report also offers ideas for consideration of how to improve these outcomes through better transit design and investment. The overall report itself is comprised of five substantive elements. The first is crafting a scientifically sound framework for identifying landscapes within the metropolitan areas we studied. The second is applying those Place Typologies and spatial analysis to economic and demographic change for the transit system in each metropolitan area. The third is analyzing how real estate markets respond to transit system proximity with special reference to the Place Typologies. Fourth, this is followed by specialized studies into how urban form and society are shaped by transit systems. The fifth is providing an overall perspective of our research as well as a framework for unlocking the potential to leverage economic benefits of transit to advance social well-being. For a deeper dive into each volume, read the Project Briefs (linked below on this project page). Photo by csfotoimages/iStock
Project Details
- Project Type:
- Research
- Project Status:
- Completed
- End Date:
- November 30,2020
- UTC Grant Cycle:
- NITC 16 Round 2
- UTC Funding:
- $73,773
- Sponsors:
- University of Arizona, Tucson
Downloadable Products
- (Overlooked) Association between Express Bus Station/Stop Proximity and Multifamily Rents with a Surprise about Transit Mode Synergism and Implications for Transit and Land Use Planning (PUBLICATION)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Full Final Report (all five volumes) (FINAL_REPORT)
- Do Complete Streets Make a Difference? (REPORT)
- Influence of Transit Station Proximity on Demographic Change (POSTER)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 4 - Real Estate Rents (PROJECT_BRIEF)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 5 - Improving Transit Impacts Through Design and Investment (PROJECT_BRIEF)
- TRB 2020 - UU UA 1253 - The Impacts of Light Rail Transit on Labor Participation and Housing Affordability in the US - A Longitudinal Analysis (PRESENTATION)
- 2024 Update: Transit Station Area Development and Demographic Outcomes (REPORT)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 2 - Job Location (PROJECT_BRIEF)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 1 (FINAL_REPORT)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 2 (FINAL_REPORT)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 3 (FINAL_REPORT)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 4 (FINAL_REPORT)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 5 (FINAL_REPORT)
- Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate: Volume 3 - Where People Live (PROJECT_BRIEF)