Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Site Design
West Valley City TOD Study (2004)
In April 2004, Envision Utah presented its transit-oriented development study to a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting. The study has been influential in helping the city plan for a TOD near its city center. In 2008 a bus rapid transit (BRT) line began running along 3500 South and will connect to the TOD when it is completed. The TOD study calls for major redevelopment of the area and integrates many pedestrian-friendly elements.
Sandy City 9400 South TRAX Study (2004)
Envision Utah facilitated a community visioning process to assess a potential TOD stop at 9400 South in Sandy City near the Jordan Commons and South Town Exposition Center. The City Council and Planning Commission adopted the study in January 2004. A TRAX station at this location is consistent with the city’s goals to achieve a vibrant downtown that provides for and makes all modes of transportation feasible and safe.
The ability to balance and coordinate the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit users is a crucial aspect in the maturity of a downtown and, ultimately, in its success – particularly in an “entertainment/business” district that has mixed-uses, multiple destinations and varied clientele at all times of the day.
South Salt Lake, West Jordan, Murray and Layton
TOD Studies (2002)
Envision Utah assisted the four communities of South Salt Lake, West Jordan, Murray and Layton to evaluate potential land uses around existing and future transit stations. Staff worked with local residents and stakeholders to synthesize their wishes into a broadly and publicly supported plan. Each community’s plan guides local development through design guidelines and ordinances. It also fostered each transit station becoming a “destination” of housing, retail, employment centers, entertainment and services.
The proactive planning of development around transit station is ensuring that our future transportation system is supported by smart land-use decision-making throughout the Greater Wasatch Area.
Details of these TOD studies can be found in the "Appendix A: Specific Station Area Plans" section of Envision Utah's "Wasatch Front Transit Oriented Development Guidelines" document linked below.
- Wasatch Front Transit Oriented Development Guidelines (PDF 5.14 MB)
