Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Grant

About the Study

The City of Fort Lauderdale was awarded a planning grant by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to explore mechanisms that the City can use to foster a walkable, connected and livable environment.

According to the City's vision plan, Fort Lauderdale wants to be a multimodal community where there is choice on how to get around by car, transit, bicycle or walking. Given the City's twin goals of being an urban center and a major vacation destination, it is important to start implementing this vision of becoming an accessible, resilient, and connected community. This study was been designed to help the City advance its vision to enhance the quality of life in our community by making our neighborhoods walkable, connected and accessible for everyone.

Building communities that are easy to access and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities is central to meeting these goals. And premium transit service is often an important element that determines the success of these places. Communities built around transit are recognized as transit-supportive places.

Bringing jobs, housing, and services all into an easily-accessible location creates a stronger business climate in Fort Lauderdale and improve the city's great quality of life. In addition, transit-supportive development often results in a mix of uses, which creates a built environment that enhances the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, providing transportation choices that are safe and convenient for people to move around.

This planning study was focused on the following goals as it builds a compact, walkable, livable core:

  • Enhance economic development;
  • Facilitate multimodal connectivity and accessibility;
  • Increase non-motorized access;
  • Enable mixed-use development;
  • Identify infrastructure needs associated with achieving a walkable and livable urban core;
  • Foster private sector participation.

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