"UCLA's research indicates that if the area surrounding a transit stop is included in the definition, it could add more than 1.3 million acres of land statewide where housing bonuses would apply, nearly tripling the amount of land currently eligible."
"The 'maximal approach' to defining a transit stop could unlock additional development opportunities for cities actively looking to maximize housing near transit."
"Currently, no transit agency, city council, or government body is using the broader definition proposed by the UCLA team, although nothing in state law explicitly prevents it."
California municipalities currently define transit stops as the physical boarding locations. UCLA's research suggests a broader definition could include surrounding areas, potentially adding over 1.3 million acres eligible for housing bonuses. This 'maximal approach' could nearly triple the land currently recognized for development incentives. No government body is using this broader definition, but state law does not prohibit it. Redefining transit stops may provide cities with more opportunities for housing development near transit.
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