Understanding the Relationship between Ridership and the Built Environment Surrounding Transit Stations

This project helps in gaining insight into the main influencers of transit ridership, based on the immediate surroundings of transit stations for the Washington DC Metro system. Research has been done on the effects of TOD and ridership, and some research has been done on the effects of park-and-ride stations on transit ridership, but looking at whether one has a bigger effect over the other has not been completed. This information should help to inform planners, transit agencies, and municipalities on what is the best land use choice for their transit systems. With the results showing differences in ridership based on the built environment throughout the system, this valuable information should be of use in determining the best investments to make for transit stations in influencing the greatest amount of commuters.Master of City and Regional Plannin