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October 2024 MTC’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy On September 28, 2022, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy (MTC Resolution 4530) to support the region’s transit investments by creating communities around transit stations and along transit corridors that not only enable transit ridership, but also are places where Bay Area residents of all abilities, income levels, and racial and ethnic backgrounds can live, work, and access services. Future One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) funding cycles will consider prioritizing investments in transit station areas that are subject to and compliant with the TOC Policy. Jurisdictions should anticipate demonstrating compliance prior to the adoption of OBAG 4, expected in 2026. MTC’s TOC Policy Administrative Guidance provides more information on requirements and the process and required documentation for confirming compliance. Applicability The TOC Policy applies to the half-mile area around existing and planned fixed-guideway transit stops and stations (i.e., regional rail, commuter rail, light- rail transit, bus rapid transit, and ferries). Compliance with the TOC Policy is voluntary for jurisdictions that want to advance the goals of Plan Bay Area 2050 or to be eligible and/or competitive for some MTC discretionary funding. Access a map of TOC areas or a spreadsheet of jurisdictions and TOC areas subject to the OBAG 4 compliance deadline. TOC Policy Goals 1. Increase the overall housing supply in part by increasing the density for new residential projects. Prioritize affordable housing in transit-rich areas. 2. In areas near regional transit hubs, increase density for businesses and commercial development. 3. Prioritize bus transit, active transportation, and shared mobility within and to/from transit-rich areas, particularly to Equity Priority Communities. 4. Support and build partnerships to create equitable transit- oriented communities within the San Francisco Bay Area. Transit Tiers Areas subject to the TOC Policy are categorized by tier according to level of transit service: • Tier 1: Rail stations serving regional centers (i.e., Downtown San Francisco, Downtown Oakland, and Downtown San José). • Tier 2: Stop/station served by two or more BART lines or BART and Caltrain. • Tier 3: Stop/station served by one BART line, Caltrain, light rail transit, or bus rapid transit. • Tier 4: Commuter rail (SMART, ACE, Capitol Corridor, Valley Link) stations, Caltrain stations south of Tamien, or ferry terminals. Implementation Process and Timeline MTC developed an online submission portal to streamline the process for jurisdictions to demonstrate compliance with TOC Policy requirements. Jurisdictions can submit documentation on a rolling basis until an anticipated deadline corresponding with OBAG 4 in early 2026. Jurisdictions can contact MTC for assistance with the compliance process.