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Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real Estate

Transit Impacts on Jobs, People and Real EstatePhoto

Principal Investigator:

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 Ro... 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 See More

Project Details

Project Type: Research
Project Status: Completed
End Date: November 30, 2020
UTC Funding: $73,773

Downloadable Products

  • TRB 2020 - UU UA 1253 - The Impacts of Light Rail Transit on Labor Participation and Housing Affordability in the US - A Longitudinal Analysis (PRESENTATION)
  • 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: Full Final Report (all five volumes) (FINAL_REPORT)
  • (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: Volume 3 - Where People Live (PROJECT_BRIEF)
  • 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)
  • Do Complete Streets Make a Difference? (REPORT)
  • 2024 Update: Transit Station Area Development and Demographic Outcomes (REPORT)
  • Bus Rapid Transit Outcomes with Post-Pandemic Implications (REPORT)
  • Transit Value-Added Monitoring System: Estimating Value-Added Outcomes Of Tucson’s Streetcar (REPORT)
  • Economic Development And Demographic Outcomes To Heavy Rail Station Proximity Compared To Other High-Capacity Transit Systems With Post-Pandemic Implications (REPORT)
  • Commuter Rail Station Area Economic Development and Demographic Outcomes with Post-Pandemic Implication (REPORT)
  • Light Rail Transit Station Area Economic Development and Demographic Outcomes with Post-Pandemic Implications (REPORT)
  • Economic Development and Demographic Outcomes of Streetcar Station Proximity with Post-Pandemic Implications (REPORT)

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