Promoting transit-oriented development

Creating denser, vibrant, mixed-use communities around rail Municipalities will need to zone for minimum average densities within ½ mile of a train station with regular service

• Local land use policy can still determine the distribution of that density

• Applies to areas within New York served by MTA agencies and New Jersey Transit

Density requirements are a function of distance from NYC:

• Tier 1 (15 miles): 50 du / acre

• Tier 2 (30 miles): 30 du / acre

• Tier 3 (50 miles): 20 du / acre

• Tier 4 (>50 miles): 15 du / acre

Proposes expedited environmental reviews for rezonings, recognizing the clear environmental benefits of smart growth promoting low- emissions mobility

Source: Achieving the New York Dream: State of the State, 2023