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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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.
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Bill to unlock TOD • Newark AirTrain upgrade • Housing + transit bills in CO • Seattle’s light rail growth • Global transit projects
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Path to World-Class US Transit • Perth Amboy waterfront TOD • Plan for housing affordability • CT’s transit resurgence • Value Capture in Andhra Pradesh (India)
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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.
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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.
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NJ updates state plan • US court to review NJ affordable housing law • NY funds $700M for affordable housing • Brownfield TOD in Hawaii • Indonesia to establish housing agency
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NJ Housing in 2025 • The Mercer opens in Newark • Sacramento receives $126M in transit funds • Transit wins of 2025 • HCMC path for success
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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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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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