Transit-Oriented Development Features

A survey by the Knight Foundation and Gallup found that cities do better economically when the people in them want to stay in them.It also found that Twin Citians are held here by many things, including our arts and cultural amenities, our parks and recreational advantages, and our improving transit picture. With a new year has come a new political climate, and fiscal challenges continue at all levels of government. What does this mean for our likelihood of holding on to the things that keep people loving the Cities? Holly Dolezalek asked some experts.

Can you really ditch your ride and live carless in the Cities? A youth worker and a cartoonist who have been without everyday internal combustion for years say yes--as long as you're willing to do a little planning and take advantage of all the transit options in town. Pluses include: closeness to nature, awareness of others, improved relationships--and a body that tells people you don't spend half your life in a driver's seat.