Neighboring U.S. Route 50 and State Route 28 provide access to the Dulles / Reston / Tysons Corner technology corridor and other major employment centers in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. (gateway2realestate.com)
The Blue Line is not consistent with Reconnecting America's goal of linking major employment centers: the 9.7 - mile line runs south from Charlotte's downtown, which the locals call Uptown, to the suburbs, but it is a model for TOD growth. (nar.realtor)
TOD advocates say communities developing light rail and BRT systems should focus on linking downtown with other major employment centers, which typically includes hospitals and major universities. (nar.realtor)