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Transit Oriented Development

Christie Releases New State Strategic Plan

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Gov. Chris Christie today released a new State Strategic Plan, a blueprint for state investment in sustainable economic growth. The governor also announced Executive Order No. 78, authorizing a cabinet-level steering committee to drive implementation. The State Strategic Plan is intended to meet both the spirit and the statutory requirements of the State Planning Act.

Menendez Focuses on TOD Funding in Updated Livable Communities Act

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Sen. Menendez introduces an updated Livable Communities Act, including funding to spark private investment in transit-oriented development.

Summit Moves Toward Transit Village Designation, Future of Program Remains Uncertain

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

The city of Summit’s planning board voted unanimously in favor of seeking Transit Village status with the NJ Department of Transportation, but the initiative could fall short should the DOT fail to commit to the Transit Village program this year.

On Balance, New Legislative Effort Keeps Urban Transit Hub Incentives Intact

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Should a new bill that uses funds originally allocated to the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit program raise a red flag for smart growth and transit advocates?

State Officials Tout Transit Villages

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Two of New Jersey’s top transportation officials stress the importance of transit-oriented development and the state’s Transit Villages program.

Memo to HR: Want to Attract Top Young Talent in New Jersey? Move to the Cities

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Some employers in New Jersey are realizing that its hard to attract top young talent in the suburbs.

New Jersey Dominates List of Top Public Transportation Cities

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Of Forbes’ list of top 10 cities for public transportation, five are in New Jersey, including the top city, Hoboken.

New Jersey Cities Breathe Sigh of Relief

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Gov. Christie has put transitional aid to cities, accompanied by oversight mechanisms, back in the budget, but has said he wants to wean cities off this aid. Given a half-century of disinvestment in urban areas, that may not be possible as soon as he would like. Until cities’ property tax bases reverse their decline, state aid will still be needed to deliver critical services.

Governor Removes Funding for Transit Villages

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

After being restored to the budget that was passed by the Legislature last week, funding for the Department of Transportation’s Transit Village program was removed from the FY 2012 spending plan signed by Gov. Chris Christie on June 30.

Democrats’ Proposed Budget Includes Funding for Transit Village Program

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Democrats released a budget proposal on Monday that included $1 million for the Department of Transportation’s Transit Village program. Gov. Chris Christie’s budget proposal had eliminated funding for the program.

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