TransitFlow in Boston

Context

Boston’s transit system faces inefficiencies due to outdated suburban commuting models. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can reshape urban mobility by optimizing land use around high-potential metro stations, reducing car dependency, and fostering sustainable city growth.

Solution

  1. Ranked Boston’s communities for TOD suitability using multi-criteria scoring.

  2. Identified the optimal TOD candidate with factors including ridership patterns and accessibility.

  3. Developed a station-level evaluation to pinpoint the best transit hubs for urban planning.

Impact

This study provides data-backed recommendations for TOD investments, helping urban planners and policymakers enhance public transit efficiency and land use integration.

Role

Data Analyst & Researcher

Guided by

Nabeel Gillani

Date

Oct - Dec 2024

Category

Data Science / Urban Analytics

TransitFlow in Boston

Context

Boston’s transit system faces inefficiencies due to outdated suburban commuting models. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can reshape urban mobility by optimizing land use around high-potential metro stations, reducing car dependency, and fostering sustainable city growth.

Solution

  1. Ranked Boston’s communities for TOD suitability using multi-criteria scoring.

  2. Identified the optimal TOD candidate with factors including ridership patterns and accessibility.

  3. Developed a station-level evaluation to pinpoint the best transit hubs for urban planning.

Impact

This study provides data-backed recommendations for TOD investments, helping urban planners and policymakers enhance public transit efficiency and land use integration.

Role

Data Analyst & Researcher

Guided by

Nabeel Gillani

Date

Oct - Dec 2024

Category

Data Science / Urban Analytics

TransitFlow in Boston

Context

Boston’s transit system faces inefficiencies due to outdated suburban commuting models. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can reshape urban mobility by optimizing land use around high-potential metro stations, reducing car dependency, and fostering sustainable city growth.

Solution

  1. Ranked Boston’s communities for TOD suitability using multi-criteria scoring.

  2. Identified the optimal TOD candidate with factors including ridership patterns and accessibility.

  3. Developed a station-level evaluation to pinpoint the best transit hubs for urban planning.

Impact

This study provides data-backed recommendations for TOD investments, helping urban planners and policymakers enhance public transit efficiency and land use integration.

Role

Data Analyst & Researcher

Guided by

Nabeel Gillani

Date

Mar 2021

Category

Data Science / Urban Analytics

TransitFlow in Boston

Context

Boston’s transit system faces inefficiencies due to outdated suburban commuting models. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can reshape urban mobility by optimizing land use around high-potential metro stations, reducing car dependency, and fostering sustainable city growth.

Solution

  1. Ranked Boston’s communities for TOD suitability using multi-criteria scoring.

  2. Identified the optimal TOD candidate with factors including ridership patterns and accessibility.

  3. Developed a station-level evaluation to pinpoint the best transit hubs for urban planning.

Impact

This study provides data-backed recommendations for TOD investments, helping urban planners and policymakers enhance public transit efficiency and land use integration.

Role

Data Analyst & Researcher

Guided by

Nabeel Gillani

Date

Oct - Dec 2024

Category

Data Science / Urban Analytics