Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in Austin's progress towards Equitable Transit-Oriented Development, or ETOD. On this page you'll find: 

• A quick introduction to equitable transit-oriented development 

• The document guiding equitable transit-oriented development in Austin, known as the ETOD Policy Plan (see the Spanish version)

• How Austin is making ETOD a reality 

• Active and Past ETOD projects 

• Meeting records related to ETOD under ETOD Meetings

• The ETOD newsletter (above) to learn about future opportunities to get involved

What is ETOD?

Equitable transit-oriented development, or ETOD, is built upon the planning approach known as transit-oriented development, or TOD. TOD places jobs, housing, goods, and services within walking and biking distance of transit stops. TOD planning can help communities reduce their car use while also providing them with more transportation options, resulting in more sustainable neighborhoods.  

TOD planning, however, has not always benefitted everyone equally. ETOD acknowledges this, and instead works to achieve equitable outcomes by creating opportunities and building communities in which all Austinites are safe, supported, and have the resources to thrive.  

The City of Austin is working in partnership with CapMetro (Austin's transit authority), the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), and the community to support equitable transit-oriented development as the Project Connect transit system is built. 

The Goals of ETOD

There are six key goals guiding the work of ETOD. These goals come from City Council’s ETOD Goals, the racial equity drivers in the Nothing About Us Without Us report, and from lots of help from the community. These goals state that ETOD should:

Enable All Residents to Benefit from Safe, Sustainable, and Accessible Transportation

Help to Close Racial Health and Wealth Gaps

Preserve and Increase Housing Opportunities That are Affordable and Attainable

Expand Access to High-Quality Jobs and Career Opportunities

Support Healthy Neighborhoods That Meet Daily Needs

Expand Austin’s Diverse Cultural Heritage and Small, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned and Legacy Businesses

Active Projects

Past Projects

Questions or Comments?

Reach out to us directly at ETOD@AustinTexas.gov.