Analyzing and Measuring the Relationship Between Land Use and Urban Transportation Based on TOD Indicators in District 8 of Mashhad City

The development of public transportation (TOD) is considered as one of the most obvious forms of smart growth and one of the examples of sustainable transportation. The process of urban growth with a decrease in the quality of services in the transportation system, which has increased the volume of traffic and inadequacy in services, especially in metropolitan cities, seems challenging and inefficient. The purpose of this article is to analyze the relationship between land use and transportation in the form of stratification of three metro stations in the 8th district of Mashhad, namely Koh Sangi, Shariati and Basij, through the measurement of selected indicators, including block characteristics, mix of uses, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle paths. And the transportation facility is under the development of public transportation (TOD). The research method of this article is descriptive-analytical and its type is quantitative and qualitative. Data collection has been done through document-library and completing the questionnaire. For data analysis, spatial analysis methods, hierarchical analysis (AHP) were used for stratification in terms of compliance with TOD indicators, SWOT analysis was used, and quantitative strategic planning matrix (QSPM) was used to determine priorities. has been the results of this research showed that Koh Sangi station with a final score of 0.448 is the best option in terms of meeting TOD indicators in District 8 of Mashhad Municipality. The next priority is Shariati station with a final score of 0.312 and Basij station with a score of 0.240. After measuring the indicators and choosing the final station and analysis tables, SO offensive strategy has been selected and suggestions have been made in line with this strategy.