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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Grants

July 26, 20242 min read

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Grants
Metropolitan Council
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Transit-Oriented Development Grants
Overview
The Transit-Oriented Development Account (TOD) provides funding for moderate- to higher-density projects located within easy walking distance of a major transit stop which typically include a mix of uses. TOD projects are expected to diversify uses and provide a higher concentration of amenities in compact transit station areas, contributing to high-quality pedestrian-oriented streets and public spaces encouraging the use of transit service. Through a focus on TOD, the Council aims to integrate transportation, jobs, and housing, leverage private investment, advance equity, and increase transit ridership.
Program Goals

  • Support dense, diverse developments that emphasize pedestrian activity, multimodal transportation, and increased transit ridership

  • Create more housing choices through introducing new housing types or preserving affordable housing

  • Contribute to an economically prosperous and equitable region by creating living wage jobs and economic opportunity

  • Mitigate climate change through sustainable site design and building practices

  • Maximize connections between housing, jobs, services, transit, and regional amenities like parks, trails, and cultural centers

  • Advance racial equity by increasing access and opportunity for under-represented communities and historically marginalized populations
    Eligibility Criteria
    To determine if your project site is in a TOD Eligible Area, please use the “Make-a-Map” tool. Navigate to the “Layers” Tab and select “TOD Grant Areas.” TOD-Eligible Areas are limited geographic areas eligible for LCDA-TOD Development grant funding based on levels of transit service and a transit project’s stage of development.
    The criteria to determine areas eligible for TOD funding is as follows:

  1. The transit project has completed environmental review or received a Record of Decision.

  2. LCDA-TOD projects must be located within a Council-identified Developed Area, Developing Area, or a Rural Center. Regional park land is ineligible in all respects.

  3. The project must also be within a TOD Eligible Area, described as within:

    • A ½-mile radius of an existing station on the following transit corridors:

      • LRT: METRO Blue Line and Green Line

      • BRT: METRO Orange Line, Red Line, A Line, C line, and D Line

      • Northstar Commuter Rail Line

    • A ½-mile radius of a proposed station on the following planned transit corridors:

      • LRT: METRO Blue Line Extension (partial corridor) and Green Line Extensions

      • BRT: METRO Gold Line, Purple Line (partial corridor), B Line, and E Line

    • A ½-mile radius of a bus stop or station with significant infrastructure on high-frequency express routes. High-frequency express service is defined as bus service providing either six or more trips during at least one of the peak morning hours between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, or every 10 minutes during the peak morning hour.*

    • A ¼-mile radius of a bus stop along high-frequency local bus lines, defined as those routes providing service at least every 15 minutes between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Saturdays. This includes parts of routes 2, 3, 6, 10, 11, 18, 54, 64, and all of routes 21 and 63.
      Grant Amount
      $2 million per city
      Application Links
      Minneapolis
      St. Paul

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