Resources
This resource library is a collection of tools and informational resources to help communities scope, address, and better define key aspects of their transportation reconnection projects.
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Facility Suitability
Facility suitability is the degree to which the existing transportation asset has created an undue burden and/or barrier to the community. Successful transportation reconnection projects should promote economic opportunity and mobility of people and goods.
The Stitch
The Stitch project aims to reconnect Downtown and Midtown Atlanta by creating a 14-acre community park space and improving transportation infrastructure atop a new platform spanning the Downtown Connector. This initiative enhances facility suitability by fostering transit-oriented development, increasing access to affordable housing, and transforming the area into a vibrant community with improved public gathering spaces.
Transportation Planning Capacity Building Resource Hub | US DOT
A vast hub for agencies in need of transportation planning assistance, offering tools, resources, case studies, and training to support problem-solving in their communities.
Programmatic Mitigation Planning Guidebook | US DOT
This guidebook outlines essential steps for agencies to develop and implement a programmatic mitigation plan (PMP) in collaboration with relevant resource and regulatory agencies. It also links to statutory and regulatory requirements and offers best practices and additional resources for plan development and implementation.
Livability Resources | US DOT
This website offers links to programs, resources, and reports focused on enhancing livability in transportation planning. These resources are aimed at supporting decision makers and stakeholders interested in integrating livability principles into their community’s transportation systems.
Landscape Performance Series Case Study Brief: Klyde Warren
The Klyde Warren Park case study illustrates how integrating a park over a highway enhances urban transportation infrastructure by providing welcoming park space that encourages pedestrian movement and connects neighborhoods. It demonstrates innovative urban planning that prioritizes both transportation functionality and community engagement through thoughtful design and integration.