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 February 21-27, 2026
The value of TOD • Supreme Court backs housing mandate • Colorado pushes density near transit • Indiana’s first purpose-built TOD • Vietnam plans for 110,000 units
NJ TOD News
Bus Transit Villages: Driving Development Beyond the Rails
While rail stations get the spotlight, New Jersey’s bus terminals are the real engines of urban growth. This look at four “Bus Transit Villages” shows how high-frequency service is transforming downtowns and expanding housing access statewide.
2025: An Award-Winning Year for Transit Friendly Planning
As we enter 2026, we’re celebrating a landmark year for NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) program. Throughout 2025, the program advanced the future of New Jersey’s communities by merging technical research with robust public engagement.
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.
Pennsauken and NJ TRANSIT Shift from Park-and-Ride to Live-and-Ride
A study by NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning Program of the Pennsauken Transit Center area highlights opportunities for transit-oriented development to boost ridership, expand housing options, and create a more connected downtown.
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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.
