Street Connectivity

Walking to the station: The effects of street connectivity on walkability and access to transit

By Alex Dodds / June 20, 2016

This thesis analyzes an on-board transit survey conducted by the Atlanta Regional Commission in order to determine how far urban density, mixed land-uses, and street network connectivity are related to different walkin behaviors, namely transit walk-mode shares and walking distances to/from station

Measuring Urban Design Qualities: An Illustrated Field Manual

By Alex Dodds / June 20, 2016

This manual is the product of nearly a year and a half of research on urban design qualities related to walkability. It builds on a growing body of evidence that links the built environment to active living

Wasatch Front Measuring Urban Street Design

By Alex Dodds / June 20, 2016

Street design influences the feelings and decisions of the pedestrian. Beyond just the mode of travel, street design affects how attractive, and ultimately, how economically viable an area will be.