HB 2160 was scheduled for a vote on 1/15, and the House Housing committee successfully voted it out!!  This action was originally to email committee members asking them to vote yes, but now we want to thank them for being TOD champs.

Whether you live in the heart of the city or a growing suburb, you and your family should be able to get where you need to go easily without relying on a car. Washington has made historic investments in our transit systems —now it’s time to make sure that everyone in our state benefits from expanded access to light rail, bus rapid transit and commuter rail.

In 2024, the Washington state legislature will consider legislation to set statewide standards for transit-oriented development (TOD). Futurewise is leading a coalition of environmental advocacy groups, housing providers, and labor unions advocating for TOD legislation that prioritizes equity and affordability.

We are calling on the Washington state legislature to pass legislation that aligns with the following principles:

• Increase housing capacity near transit
• Ensure housing affordability near transit while offering flexibility to local jurisdictions for implementation
• Support community-led equitable transit-oriented development 
• Balance rapid implementation with local government flexibility 
• Reduce barriers to construction of new housing
• Ensure compliance statewide

THANK the members of the House Housing Committee for voting YES on HB 2160!