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 28 – March 6, 2026
Transit ROI • Rahway’s TOD • Vermont’s middle housing • The true cost of highways • New South Wales growth trends
NJ TOD News
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.
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.
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.
A TOD Blueprint for Westchester
Yonkers and New Rochelle have emerged as models for smart growth in Westchester County, using transit-oriented development to attract billions in investment, expand housing supply, and stabilize rents. Their success offers a blueprint for communities across Westchester and North Jersey.
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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.
