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Transit Oriented Development & Its Cost-Effectiveness

By Rob Sutter


Have you ever wondered about life in a place where you didn't have to rely on the luxuries of automobiles constantly? Train systems have proven to be rather fast but I can't imagine that many people would go for that when traveling by car can be just as easy and even more accessible. The truth is that train systems may be the way of the future in part due to transit oriented development. The cost-effective way that it can benefit people can be seen.

I am going to say what most, if not all, of us know already: gasoline is hard on the wallet. Yes, it's a stunning revelation, but sarcasm aside it doesn't seem like going around my car is the greatest option for those who are looking out for their wallets. This method of travel shouldn't be the only one present and transit oriented development exists to help in this regard as well. Normal troubles associated by cars are no longer issues in these areas and B.A.B.B., amongst other authorities on retrofitting, will be certain that their wallets won't be hindered as if they were utilizing automobiles constantly.

Even if people don't want to utilize trains but aren't too keen on spending more money than necessary going around by cars, this isn't a problem. In these areas, there is a greater desire for walkable lifestyles away from traffic. In short, people can walk along the streets and not have to endure traffic problems that may have impacted their lives otherwise. Yes, they won't get around as quickly, but people shouldn't be in a rush regardless.

You also consider how many car accidents there actually are in these places. With fewer instances of cards to be seen in lieu of train systems, any chances of automobile accidents are lessened drastically. More so, the injuries that might have been sustained have gone down as well. To say that these areas are safe would be an understatement but that's not all. Back to the subject of money, less money used for road construction only gives more evidence that funds are not thrown away.

Transit oriented development isn't only a big step up in terms of sustainability in an area but in the cost-effective ways people would like to live. The lessened amount of money spent is obvious, such as with gasoline prices. People don't have to put down upwards of fifty dollars on a single tank and the risk of accidents on the road isn't quite as great. It might be high time for people to take notice of this movement because I don't think it will stop anytime soon.




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