Name: Designated Transit Oriented Development -TOD Areas
Display Field: Station_Na
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an approach to land use planning and development which promotes the efficient use of land and transportation infrastructure. TODs are generally higher density developments comprising a mix of residential, office, commercial, and civic uses in a pedestrian friendly environment within walking distance of a transit center. In 2008 the Maryland legislature adopted a formal definition for TOD as "a dense, mixed-use, deliberately planned development within a half-mile of transit stations that is designed to increase transit ridership."Official designation of a TOD was enabled under statute in 2008. The intent of designation is to facilitate MDOT’s more direct involvement in the above activities, by clarifying that in specific project areas (which must be within a half mile of a transit station), TOD is to be considered as a transportation purpose. By statute, TODs are to be automatically included in the interagency Sustainable Community designation, which implies eligibility/prioritization for several state discretionary programs and expanded scope for local use of Tax Increment Finance (TIF) for related projects.The local jurisdiction with land use authority may nominate a project as part of their annual “priority letter” for MDOT (generally due in April/May). Staff works with local jurisdiction to define the nomination and collect background materials. Final materials are vetted with the Secretary of Transportation and the Smart Growth Sub-cabinet for recommendation. The Secretary of Transportation conveys the outcomes of the review process, and offers official designation to local jurisdictions as appropriate. Local jurisdictions then take action to formalize the agreement (including boundaries) by official resolution. When this step is complete, the project is considered to be officially “designated.”The designation does not imply that any specific funding or assistance will be automatically allocated. Needs and expectations of support from both state and local agencies should be clarified as part of the designation process.View More Information about Maryland's Transit Oriented Development on their story map: http://bit.ly/MDOT_TOD
This is archived data, to view updated data that is currently hosted by MDOT please visit:
https://maryland.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ac656c99fc3245db81347c994693f175
Copyright Text: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland Department of Transportation Transportation Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO), Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), Maryland iMap (MDiMAP)
Description: This Cultural Resources dataset, published at 1:24,000 (1in=2,000ft) scale, was produced all or in part from Hardcopy Maps information as of 2009. The Maryland Historical Trust has created a vector layer of Maryland Target Investment Zones which are eligible for special project grants, loan assistance and tax incentives for active tourism use that are within Maryland Certified Heritage Areas.
Copyright Text: MD iMap, MDP, MHT, Jennifer Chadwick-Moore, jen.chadwick-moore@maryland.gov
Description: The Maryland Department of Commerce (COMMERCE) identifies and maintains boundaries to identify designated areas of growth; provide local governments with financial assistance for public infrastructure in these well-defined areas and align other state resources and programs to local governments and businesses for a coordinated State effort on making the zones the focus of BRAC growth.