Cuyahoga County and four partner entities have introduced Cuyahoga TOD, described in a county announcement as a long-term collaboration on transit-oriented development. The partners are the county planning commission, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, the City of Cleveland, the Port of Cleveland, and the county itself. The rollout includes a new visual identity and a website, CuyahogaTOD.org.
According to the announcement, the website is intended to serve as a central hub. It will gather resources, financing tools, project tracking, design guidance, and current opportunities. The release states that it will also collect transit-oriented RFPs, RFQs, and available sites from multiple jurisdictions and agencies, giving developers a single place to find opportunities.
The effort traces back to a 2021 TOD Zoning Study. That four-part study, led by the county planning commission and GCRTA with Cleveland and other communities, reviewed zoning, land use, and development conditions along transit corridors. The release says the study found inconsistencies, barriers, and missed opportunities, leading agencies to pursue a more coordinated regional approach.
Named officials offered support in the release. Mary Cierebiej, executive director of the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, described the effort as a new, intentional form of cooperation. GCRTA General Manager and CEO India Birdsong Terry said strong transit corridors are central to thriving communities.
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb tied the initiative to connecting residents with jobs, housing, businesses, and opportunity. Port of Cleveland President and CEO Jeff Epstein said the port is proud to work with partners on corridor strengthening and redevelopment. County Executive Chris Ronayne said the partnership builds on existing transit infrastructure and aims to support future development.
The release also mentions a companion launch video and says more TOD opportunities will be highlighted on the website in coming weeks.