An amended version of a bill that would encourage more housing near train and bus stations around the state was passed by the General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee on Friday, marking a step forward for one of this session’s major zoning bills.
House Bill 5390, also known as “Work Live Ride,” would offer towns that opt to create transit-oriented communities priority for certain state infrastructure funds.
The idea is to build denser, walkable communities with housing and businesses where people can easily access public transportation.