Transportation and Land Use

Federal Highway Administration2011PDFBriefUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesLivabilityTransportation planningLand useCommunities benefit when decisions about transportation and land use are made at the same time. Deciding to build houses, schools, grocery stores, employment centers, and transit stations close to one another\u2014while providing a well-connected street network and facilities for walking or biking\u2014provides more transportation choices and convenient access to daily activities. It also ensures community resources and services are used efficiently.104