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.
Continuing the Conversation | Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future: South Jersey Edition
NJTOD is bringing Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future to South Jersey. Connect with planners, transportation professionals, and community leaders at Rowan University on November 12.
The Week in TOD News October 3-9, 2026
Parking mandates drive up costs • Newark supports affordable retail • Housing prioritized for VTA workers • “Cuyahoga TOD” launches • Southeast Asia’s urban rail boom
TOD for Everyone: Designing for All Ages and Abilities
TOD can help create more supportive environments for people of all ages and abilities, but simply building near transit stops is rarely enough. Successful age-friendly TOD integrates housing, transportation, and amenities to meet the needs of residents across the lifespan.
The River LINE’s Untapped Potential
The River LINE’s long-term success depends not only on improving service reliability but also fostering TOD. Communities like Riverside, Burlington, Pennsauken, and Camden demonstrate how walkable, mixed-use station areas can strengthen ridership, housing, and local economic growth.
Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future: Recap
Municipal officials, planners, and residents gathered at NJ TRANSIT headquarters for Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future, a forum featuring state agency experts, small-group discussions, and practical strategies for advancing transit-friendly planning, housing, economic development, and mobility across New Jersey.
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Rutgers Regional Report: An Analysis of Economic, Demographic and Market Trends
Report Link: Rutgers Regional Report: An Analysis of Economic, Demographic and Market Trends
A report on the history of housing economics and demographics in New Jersey, authored by James W. Hughes and Connie Hughes, estimates that housing production in the 2020s will likely exceed that of each of the previous three decades and come close to matching the housing production boom of the 1980s.