How California’s Historic Housing Law — SB 79 — Once Signed, Pushed LA Activists To Focus on Transit

What does SB 79 allow? - City of Santa Ana

Based on an initial review of the law, Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) and OC Streetcar stops qualify as Tier 2 TOD stops. Areas within one half mile of these stops will allow development at the densities and height detailed in the table on SB 79 webpage. The post What does SB 79 allow? appeared first on City of Santa Ana.

How California’s Historic Housing Law — SB 79 — Once Signed, Pushed LA Activists To Focus on Transit

Opponents to dense housing developments in Los Angeles turned their attention to transit after Gov. Newsom signed SB79 -- a law encouraging high-rise construction near bus and rail lines. by Ben Christopher / Cal-Matters / October 22, 2025 For years Burbank residents, business owners and elected officials have been squabbling over a plan to run a speedy new bus line through the middle of town. The North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit pr…