NJTOD informs New Jersey on what is happening in transit friendly planning (TFP) and transit oriented development (TOD) in the state and around the country: best practices, model programs, legislation, research, and local problem-solving experiences.
The Week in TOD News May 9-15, 2026
MD passes TOD legislation • South Orange gets streetscape grant • TriMet builds affordable housing • FTA TOD grants available • Quebec releases REM station master plan
Metropark: From Transit Hub to Health Hub
Learn how NJ TRANSIT and private partners are transforming one of New Jersey’s busiest commuter stations into a new model for transit-oriented development. With the recently Hackensack Meridian Health and Wellness Center and planned residential development, this innovative project is reducing transportation barriers to healthcare while redefining the modern transit hub.
Transit-Friendly 101: Back to Basics
This back-to-basics guide explores how New Jersey communities leverage smart growth and transit-oriented development to create walkable, vibrant neighborhoods that boost local economies and expand housing choice.
The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan (2025): A Transit-Friendly Perspective
New Jersey adopted the 2025 State Development & Redevelopment Plan in December 2025 after years of planning and review. As a comprehensive statewide framework, the Plan covers economic development, natural resource preservation, urban growth, and infrastructure investment. Across these topics, the Plan consistently emphasizes transit-oriented and transit-friendly planning.
Creating Quality, Transit-Oriented Places in New Jersey
People gravitate toward places that are enjoyable to use and easy to access. Placemaking helps create these environments through practices that attract diverse groups of people with different interests.
S.B. 79: Moving Towards Transit-Oriented Housing in California
California’s S.B. 79 shows how statewide TOD zoning standards can help increase housing capacity near transit through clean density rules and streamlined approvals, offering a useful model for evaluating how policy affects transit-oriented housing production.
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From Challenge to Resilience: The Evolution of NJ TRANSIT Funding and a Roadmap to a Reliable Future
Report Link: From Challenge to Resilience: The Evolution of NJ TRANSIT Funding and a Roadmap to a Reliable Future
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) has released a new report examining the history of public transit funding in New Jersey and its lasting implications for system performance today. Sponsored by NJ TRANSIT, the report documents how past funding decisions have shaped the agency’s current operations and future opportunities.
