ABSTRACT
For the most part, the hypotheses posited at the beginning of this study appear to be borne out by both the empirical and case study findings of this research. SECs with the smallest shares of work trips made by private automobile are generally relatively dense and varied in their land use make-up. Historically, land use and transportation have shown how closely related they are to one another. The reason why most European cities are so compact, with many residents living near their workplaces, is that they evolved in an era when walking was the primary means of travel. The reason why the planning and design of suburban workplaces is of such paramount importance is that many employment centers in both the US and abroad are just beginning to take form. This chapter suggests various institutional, legislative, and land use policy initiatives that offer promise for creating suburban workplaces that enhance mobility.
