Quantifying the Environmental Benefits of Transit-Oriented Developments for Greener Financing - Paperbackby Riya Desai (Author) Transit oriented developments (TODs) are mixed use communities that are designed to be walkable, bikeable, and have easy access to public transportation. TODs have been shown to have a number of environmental benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and water pollution. Quantifying the environmental benefits of TODs is important for a number of reasons. First, it can help to raise awareness of the