Transit Oriented Development

Interested in Transit-oriented Development (TOD) Projects at NJ TRANSIT?

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Thank you for your interest in potential Transit-Oriented Development opportunities with NJ TRANSIT. NJ TRANSIT plans to solicit proposals for multiple sites in 2026. In the meantime, please note the following information and resources:

Register here to make sure that you are notified of future Transit-Oriented Development opportunities.
NJ TRANSIT uses a competitive, public process to ensure that all interested parties can submit proposals, either through a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (“RFQ/P”) or a Public Notice. RFQ/Ps are the most common approach, but NJ TRANSIT may use Public Notices for sites that likely require land assembly to facilitate development.
NJ TRANSIT does accept Unsolicited Requests for Development (“URDs”), which you can learn more about here. URDs may lead to an RFQ/P, a Public Notice process, or a decision not to proceed.
To get a sense of some of the sites on our radar screen, visit the Prospective Opportunities webpage.
Click here for an interactive map of NJ TRANSIT’s real estate.
Click here for NJ TRANSIT’s TOD Policy Statement.
Click here for NJ TRANSIT’s Transit-Friendly Planning Guide.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

TOD Definition & Importance

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is walkable, mixed-use development centered around and integrated with transit stations. NJ TRANSIT seeks opportunities to actively promote TOD at and proximate to its transportation facilities because of its well-documented potential to:

Increase transit ridership while reducing reliance on personal vehicles;
Expand equitable and inclusive access to local, regional, and statewide opportunities and resources;
Increase affordable housing and diversify housing types close to transit;
Promote regional economic growth by concentrating people, jobs, and opportunities near transit;
Promote a more sustainable future through reduced greenhouse gas emissions and efficient land use;
Increase transportation resiliency with expanded travel options, including public transit and active modes of transportation;
Directly benefit station communities by:
- Creating value around stations;
- Revitalizing business districts;
- Creating places that offer easy, non-automotive access to daily destinations; Increasing access to jobs;
- Expanding viable, appealing transportation choices, including biking, walking, and rolling;
- Facilitating growth that optimizes use of existing infrastructure;
- Reducing the number of parking spaces required for each use; and
- Enhancing social connections and community cohesion by bringing people, activities, buildings, and open spaces together.

NJ TRANSIT’S LAND Plan: Leveraging Assets for Non-farebox Dollars

This Comprehensive Plan Identifies Opportunities to Leverage Agency’s Statewide Real Estate Assets to Deliver Housing, Jobs, and Recurring Revenue. To learn more, go to njtransit.com/landplan.