In order to force us into urban living centers, where we would walk or ride public transportation rather than own cars, the DOT is pushing grants for something called “transit oriented developments”. (We are working on learning the status of “commuter rail” in NH… more on that later)
“TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT is the exciting fast growing trend in creating vibrant, livable communities. Also known as Transit Oriented Design, or TOD, it is the creation of compact, walkable communities centered around high quality train systems.”
We recently got this missive from Smart Growth America urging us to tell our Senators to approve of these grants.
Smart Growth America is only but one of the non-governmental influences that want to force ‘transit oriented neighborhoods’ on us… so we can become like Detroit!? People flee the cities because they DON’T want to be connected to them.
JUST SAY NO!
“Your Senator needs to hear from you today” they wrote.
“Every day, more Americans are choosing to live and work near transit, but towns and cities are struggling to meet the demand. Voice your support for building more neighborhoods with transit.
Legislation introduced last week in Congress would make federal TIFIA loans or loan guarantees available for targeted parts of transit-oriented development projects. Have you contacted your Senator about the Transit Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act?
Congress is about to take up the next federal transportation bill. Now is the time to voice your support for development near transit. Send a letter to your Senators today.
Transit-oriented development is an investment worth making: Tell your Senators to support the new bill today.
Sincerely,
Christopher Coes,
Managing Director of LOCUS,
Smart Growth America”
REMEMBER tell your Senator NO to the Transit Oriented Development Infrastructure Financing Act! It is money wasted.