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Considerations in Assessing the TOD Potential of Intermodal Center Sites
Factors Affecting TOD Potential |
Highly Supportive |
Somewhat Supportive |
Not Supportive |
Pedestrian Environment |
Area has sidewalks throughout, pedestrian amenities, and development along the streetscape edge |
Area has sidewalks throughout and moderate setbacks with limited parking |
Area has no sidewalks or limited sidewalks; development has large setbacks with large parking lots |
Current and Planned Transit Services |
The site is served by several existing bus/rail routes and planned short-term rail or bus rapid transit |
The site is served by several existing bus/rail routes and planned long-term rail or bus rapid transit |
The site is served by only a few existing bus routes |
Mix of Land Uses |
The site includes a mix of housing, retail commercial, and employment uses |
The site includes a mix of housing and retail commercial |
The site is predominately a single land use type |
Existing Population Densities |
Zone(s) of population in the area already meet or exceed 18.5 persons per acre typical for TOD |
Zone(s) of population in the area are between 9.5 and 18.5 persons per acre approaching typical levels for TOD |
Zone(s) of population in the area are less than 9.5 persons per acre, substantially less than is typical for TOD |
Existing Employment Densities |
Zone(s) of employment in the area already meet or exceed 25 employees per acre typical for TOD |
Zone(s) of employment in the area are between 12.5 and 25 employees per acre approaching typical levels for TOD |
Zone(s) of employment in the area are less than 12.5 employees per acre, substantially less than is typical for TOD |
Available or Underutilized Properties for Development |
The area has visible vacant properties or buildings |
The area has visible commercial developments that are partially vacant or have underutilized parking |
The area has few or no visible vacant, partially vacant, or underutilized properties |
Recent Development Activity |
The area has visible multifamily residential, office, or street edge commercial development that is under construction or has recently been constructed |
The area has visible development that is under construction or has been recently constructed |
The area has no visible development that is under construction or has been recently constructed |
Site Area Description
The area includes a combination of retail commercial and some residential development located at the fringes of the urbanized area. Development in this area is predominately suburban-style strip commercial. The site is currently served by a number of bus routes including the Busway Max, Dade-Monroe Express, and bus routes 35 and 70. Pedestrian facilities in the area are limited, with sidewalks provided only on portions of U.S. 1 and Palm Drive. The area along Palm Drive west of Krome Avenue and the former FEC right-of-way has sidewalks along both sides of the street. Businesses along U.S. 1 are generally automobile-oriented with large setbacks and large surface parking lots. Household densities are relatively low, with all zones less than 3.5 households per acre. Employment densities are also relatively low with all zones less than 12.5 employees per acre. There are a number of vacant properties in areas east and west of the U.S. 1 strip development. There are no visible ongoing development activities in the area adjacent to the site.
Potential of Existing Florida City (U.S. 1 and Palm Drive) Area to Support Transit-Oriented Development
Factors Affecting Transit-Oriented Development |
Rating for Intermodal Site |
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Pedestrian Environment |
Not Supportive |
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Current and Planned Transit Services |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Mix of Land Uses |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Household Densities |
Not Supportive |
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Employment Densities |
Not Supportive |
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Available or Underutilized Properties for Development |
Highly Supportive |
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Ongoing Development Activity |
Not Supportive |
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