Washington, D.C. (July 29, 2025) – American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement:

“APTA applauds the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for including the Build More Housing Near Transit Act as section 211 of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025. We thank Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for their leadership in advancing this critical legislation, and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) for their bipartisan vision in crafting this important policy.

“This bill addresses housing and transportation needs by providing rating incentives for public transit projects that demonstrate pro-housing policies near public transit infrastructure. Our communities create more opportunities when housing, jobs and services are accessible to public transit systems.

“The legislation provides positive rating adjustments for public transit projects that reduce regulatory barriers to housing development, including affordable housing. This approach can help increase ridership and support more efficient land use patterns around public transit investments.

“We encourage Congress to advance the Build More Transit Near Housing Act of the ROAD to Housing Act. Coordinating housing and public transit policy can benefit both transportation systems and the communities they serve.”

For more information, see APTA’s Fact Sheet on the Build More Housing Near Transit Act.

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