"City leaders promised TOD would bring the rail line alive with affordable housing, livable communities and better jobs, while reducing urban sprawl and traffic."

Good commentary this week, Dave, but TOD in other cities generally means housing so undesirable that only low income people reside there. Visit Tokyo and ride the rail there. Many homes and apartment buildings are so close to the tracks that a passenger can see what's cooking for dinner. The frequent trains are noisy, intrusive, and contribute to a dirty environment, despite the known Japanese fastidiousness regarding cleanliness.

Those supposed high-end complexes being built may ultimately suffer the same fate, once their affluent residents experience the reality of living next to our own version of rapid public transport.