In a watershed moment for land-use policy in California, Senate Bill 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (Wiener), was signed into law, allowing more homes near major transit stops, such as BART, Caltrain, or the San Diego Trolley, across the state. Read more.
This new law codifies transit-oriented development (TOD) as an essential strategy to both increase housing affordability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Greenbelt Alliance was proud to co-sponsor this bill, alongside many housing, environmental, and transit advocates across California, including Streets for All, California YIMBY, SPUR, Abundant Housing LA, Inner City Law Center, and the Bay Area Council.
