Establishes "Enhanced Transit Village Program" to be administered by Office of Planning Advocacy in Department of State and DOT; appropriates $25 million.*

New Jersey's S 4037 establishes the "Enhanced Transit Village Program" to incentivize mixed-use development near public transit. Administered by the Office of Planning Advocacy (Department of State) and DOT, it requires participating municipalities (already designated "transit villages") to adopt zoning for higher density housing (50 units/acre within 1/4 mile of transit, 25 units/acre beyond) and include 30% affordable housing (adjustable for distressed municipalities). The program provides technical assistance, prioritizes federal funds for infrastructure, and mandates walkability improvements, bike paths, and pedestrian-friendly designs to reduce car dependency. It appropriates $25 million from the Transportation Trust Fund for the first three years to support these changes in eligible communities.