424
Number of acres saved by transit-oriented development projects. To date, these projects have covered 80 acres compared to the 504 acres that would have been needed for the same housing under conventional suburban development.
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By the Numbers
Planning and stewardship
Making the greatest place: 2040 Growth Concept
This region is admired across the nation for its innovative approach to planning for the future. Our enviable quality of life can be attributed in no small measure to our stubborn belief in the importance of thinking ahead.
Regional transportation
Regional transit system
A major component of a balanced, regional multi-modal transportation system is transit. Transit efficiently links other travel options in the region, including bicycling and walking. Additionally, park and ride lots offer motor vehicle drivers with a transit connection and alternative to single occupant vehicle travel to work or other destinations.