Transit makes our region more accessible and enriches communities.
Public transportation is a vital resource for residents of the seven-county Metro region. Transit connects our residents and communities with plentiful opportunities and spurs community development. Each light rail, bus, shared ride service, and other mode of transportation connect our communities with more ways to play, shop, work, live, and thrive.
This rings true for all seven-county metro communities. In urban areas, transit is close by and comes often. In suburban areas, transit is a cost-effective and convenient option for commuting to work, getting to school, and traveling to other activities. In rural areas, public transit still provides connections to jobs and opportunities.
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is accessible development supported by high quality, frequent transit. TOD includes housing, retail, employment, retail and recreational choices.
The 2023 Transit-Oriented Development report shares how much development has occurred along our transit corridors. Residents can see this development first-hand. There are new homes in communities, spaces for businesses, and more – all giving residents more ways to work, live, and play.
Read about development along each line below.