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A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit

It's time to help communities use federal financing to build housing near transit, a new bill argues.

January 27, 2026

January 2026 Los Angeles Metro Board Round-Up: Sepulveda Rail Approved, Torrance Rail Kneecapped

Valley-Westside subway plan approved. South Bay light rail delayed significantly, perhaps indefinitely.

January 22, 2026

This Bill Would Help America Build More Housing Near Transit

A bipartisan group is pushing a policy to incentivize transit-oriented development across the country.

October 26, 2025

Mayor’s Zoning Plan to Finally Allow Density Around Transit in San Francisco

A post netting some of the comments and reporting on Mayor Lurie's "Family Zoning" plan to add 36,000 new homes throughout the city

April 4, 2025

Agencies Need to Use Federal Funding to Buy Land for Transit Oriented Development

Transit agencies do not prioritize transit-adjacent housing development often because they lack funding to acquire land.

February 29, 2024

Talking Headways Podcast: Organizing and Data that Create Wins

Let's talk about building transit, looking at eviction data, and analyzing commercial displacement.

February 1, 2024

Talking Headways Podcast: Downtown or Not Downtown

Talking Headways brings you back to Mpact conference in Phoenix for a panel about downtowns and urban development.

December 18, 2023

New Vista Canyon Metrolink Station Opens with Increased Antelope Valley Line Service

Metrolink's CEO noted that added service signifies a big shift "from commuter railroad, to regional passenger railroad service where we're providing trains throughout the day and into the evening."

October 23, 2023

Talking Headways Podcast: Real Estate Impacts at BART

One of the great assets of any transit system is its real estate — and how it's developed has a major impact on ridership and, therefore, farebox revenue.

October 12, 2023

Pols: Congress Must Bolster Sustainable Commutes to Reduce Carbon and Congestion

The feds should bolster sustainable commuting modes and transportation demand management strategies.

September 26, 2023