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.
Filter resources by the transportation reconnection themes listed in the menu below.
TransitCenter
This website is dedicated to advancing public transportation through research, advocacy, and policy analysis, aiming to improve mobility and access in urban areas. It provides valuable insights and resources for enhancing transit systems.
Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) | US DOT
The ROUTES Initiative prioritizes the needs of rural America by advancing rural transportation policy and supporting rural and Tribal communities that face challenges relating to transportation safety, mobility, and economic development. The ROUTES Initiative addresses the transportation infrastructure needs of rural communities by developing user-friendly tools and information, aggregating DOT resources, and providing direct technical assistance to better connect rural communities with the funding, financing, and outreach resources available.
National Transit Institute
The National Transit Institute offers training, education, and clearinghouse services to support public transportation and enhance quality of life in the United States. They identify needs, promote, develop, and deliver high-quality programs and materials through collaborative partnerships with industry, government, institutions, and associations.
HEPGIS: Accessibility | US DOT
To aid agencies with accessibility analysis, US DOT has compiled open-source geographic information system (GIS) data, tools, and other resources. This dataset can help analyze intermodal connections for freight transfer and be utilized for spatial mapping and transportation analysis. Additionally, the site provides resources and datasets related to the built environment and best practices.
Guidebook for Measuring Multimodal Network Connectivity | US DOT
This guidebook serves as a resource for transportation planners and analysts, detailing analysis methods and measures to aid in transportation planning and programming decisions. It outlines a five-step analysis process and offers various methods and measures to support diverse planning decisions. The guidebook includes references and examples of current practices, featuring materials from five case studies conducted during the research process.
Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plans | SANDAG
This website outlines a comprehensive plan for improving transportation access in the San Diego region through initiatives aimed at enhancing mobility options throughout the community. It provides resources and strategies that address the needs of all residents, fostering better connectivity and mobility across the region.
AllTransit
This tool integrates data on employment and transit availability to highlight neighborhood access. It offers indicators of how easily destinations can be reached by public transit. These indicators summarize the number of jobs reachable by transit and the workers, households, and population able to reach the block group via transit. The data covers metropolitan regions served by transit agencies that have provided their service information according to the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS).
Access to Jobs and Workers Via Transit Tool | EPATest Post
This tool integrates data on employment and transit. It offers indicators of how easily destinations can be reached by public transit. These indicators summarize the number of jobs in areas served by transit and the workers, households, and population able to reach the block group via transit. The data covers metropolitan regions served by transit agencies that have provided their service information according to the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS).
Urban Opportunity Agenda | CNT
This website equips civic leaders with tools to make investments that foster economic opportunity,and strengthen communities. While opportunities vary by community, the framework is adaptable for national application, emphasizing the importance of leveraging local assets to build capacity.
Conveyal
This platform provides analysis about transportation and land use scenarios for organizations such as transit agencies, transportation departments, and MPOs to help them understand how multi-modal transportation networks connect people with destinations.