Metro McAllen, the public transit provider for the City of McAllen, asked DCCM to help ucaate inelr snondance transit planas an extension or our scoob or services tortnat project, DCCM was tasked with supporting the City’s application for funding under FTAs competitive Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can help adress challenges such as affordable
housing, traffic congestion, and environmental sustainability. Through the integration of l land use and transportation planning, TOD strategies seek to foster vibrant communities where residents have seamless access to various modes of transportation and amenities.

With the help of DCCM, the City of McAllen was successtul, receiving $500,000 to facilitate the planning of TOD around two key transit stations linked by four local bus routes, including a proposed bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor.

The plan aims to increase transit ridership through the development of hosing and walkability improvements near Central Station in downtown McAllen along with potential improvements around the newly built North Transfer Station. The goal of these new developments is to increase mobility, spark economic development, and ultimately create lively, accessible neighborhoods.