The paper first summarizes the theoretical context with two theories that seek to explain the incidence of crime. Following this brief theoretical overview the paper presents empirical findings about the effect of the built environment on crime at transit stops and stations in Los Angeles, and ends with policy recommendations and suggestions for safer transit … Continued
Twenty-five years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act mandated a more accessible landscape for individuals with disabilities in this country, as well as a more accessible transit system to help them traverse that landscape. Fifteen years later, in 2005, the National Council on Disability published The Current State of Transportation For People With Disabilities in … Continued
This guide is intended to encourage the coordination of local development and transit services. This manual is intended to provide guidance for the development of physical facilities in the region to assure that they are supportive of transit service. The guide is intended for local jurisdictions and developers in the region. It provides specific information … Continued