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 31-November 6, 2026
NJ TRANSIT advances development • New Brunswick’s HELIX • Affordable TOD in Washington • Maryland explores BRT • Seoul activates station-area
Unbundling Parking in New Jersey
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.
Connecting Technology and Place: The Promise of Smart TOD
Smart 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.
Securing NJ TRANSIT’s Future: Opportunities for Value Capture in New Jersey
High 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.
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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.