Urban design significantly impacts sustainability, particularly in the context of public transit
efficiency and carbon emissions reduction. This study explores two neighborhoods with …

With growing interest in climate change and greater anticipation of energy cost increases,
being sustainable has implications for the financial efficiency of transit agencies and on the …

Public investment in transit and streetscape improvements can encourage private
development, and subsequently increase transit ridership and reduce pollution. Portland …

Cities worldwide face the challenges of accommodating a growing population, while
reducing emissions to meet climate mitigation targets. Public transit investments are often …

Public transit systems with efficient designs and operating plans can reduce greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions relative to low-occupancy transportation modes, but many current …

Public transit systems have been identified as a critical component to reducing energy use
and greenhouse gas emissions associated with the transportation sector to mitigate future …

The advent of accelerated global warming and volatile climate change has prompted the
need for a better understanding of what factors and policies might contribute to mitigate …

Urban transit centers or hubs that expand walkability, increase transportation and
neighborhood connectivity, and broaden infrastructure resilience are intrinsically …

Transit proximity is impactful in providing congestion relief and carbon emissions reduction
only within a certain range, while the effective ranges to achieve different policy goals might …

Within urban environments, land use emerges as a vital component in climate mitigation
strategies. As cities seek solutions to reduce GHG emissions, transit-oriented development …