Transit oriented development (TOD) is being planned in many cities to deliver higher density development around mass transit systems. TOD aims to concentrate housing, work places and services around transit stations to reduce dependency on private vehicles. As Indian cities grow rapidly in population and size, implementing TOD presents a smart solution to tackle urban challenges like congestion through efficient public transport and compact, mixed-use development. Key criteria for successful TOD include density, diversity of land uses, thoughtful design and delivery through public-private partnerships to fund transit infrastructure and development.