Parking is not actually free. When included in housing costs, residents pay for it regardless of whether they own a car. Unbundling parking makes those costs transparent and can help improve affordability while encouraging more efficient land use near transit.
Read MoreSmart TOD combines technology, data, and transit-oriented planning to maximize the value of transit investments. As New Jersey expands and improves transit services, Smart TOD strategies can enhance mobility, support economic growth, and create more livable communities.
Read MoreHigh costs and uncertain funding have driven NJ TRANSIT to seek new funding and financing solutions. Value Capture could help by directly capturing the economic benefits generated by transit service and returning a portion of those benefits to the transit agency.
Read MoreTOD 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMunicipal 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.
Read MoreLearn 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MorePeople 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.
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