Media Kit » Try RailPrime™ Today! »
Progressive Railroading
Newsletter Sign Up
Stay updated on news, articles and information for the rail industry



This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.




railPrime
View Current Digital Issue »



Rail News Home Rail Industry Trends

4/27/2020



Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

BART amends TOD policy to address California housing crisis


BART's new policy allows for a land discount of up to 60 percent for projects with affordable housing.
Photo – BART Facebook

advertisement

Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) board last week amended the agency’s transit-oriented development (TOD) policy to support affordable housing. 

The policy amendments allow for a land discount of up to 60 percent from fair market value for projects on BART property with affordable housing. 

Projects with a greater share of affordable housing, and serving households with lower incomes, will be eligible for a higher discount, BART officials said in a press release.

The amendment also provides greater clarity about the expected financial return to BART from its developments, officials said.