Ala Moana residents can help shape rail's future in their area

By Terrance Ware

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 06, 2012

~~<p>The concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is to create more compact, livable, walkable communities where residents have greater access to services — walking, biking or taking a short ride on the rail.</p>
<p>Studies have shown that those living near transit will be able to reduce dependence on their cars and therefore reduce the portion of a family's budget that pays for transportation.</p>
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The concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is to create more compact, livable, walkable communities where residents have greater access to services — walking, biking or taking a short ride on the rail.

Studies have shown that those living near transit will be able to reduce dependence on their cars and therefore reduce the portion of a family's budget that pays for transportation. Login for more...