Date of Award
Fall 12-2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.U.R.P.
Degree Program
Urban and Regional Planning
Department
Planning and Urban Studies
Major Professor
Renne, John
Second Advisor
Lowe, Kate
Third Advisor
Amdal, James
Abstract
The continued decentralization of employment in U.S. regions has led to the emergence of large employment centers outside of traditional Central Business Districts. Edge Cities in particular, with their high office space densities, significantly influence surrounding land uses and regional commuting patterns. However, existing transit systems tend to be oriented to historic Central Business Districts and the level of service for transit in suburban areas remains considerably below that of central cities. Adequately serving suburban Edge Cities with transit is critical in maintaining and improving access to jobs by transit and mitigating automobile congestion.
This study explores the suitability of a Bus Rapid Transit system along the Veterans Boulevard corridor in Greater New Orleans. It does this by analyzing residential and employment densities and existing commuting patterns along the corridor. It also explores the potential impact of BRT improvements on transit ridership in the corridor.
Recommended Citation
Marcantel, Taylor A., "Employment Decentralization and Bus Rapid Transit in an Edge City Corridor: Veterans Boulevard in Greater New Orleans" (2012). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 1598.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1598
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