Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Build More Housing Near Transit Act (H.R. 4307), legislation that aims to increase housing options near transit. This measure would amend the current rating criteria for the Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts program, which funds transit projects, such as commuter rail, light rail and bus rapid transit, through the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. It would require applicants for federal transportation grants to submit housing feasibility assessments to determine how and where housing units could be built near new transit stops. The bill would also prioritize a commitment to change local land use policies to accommodate affordable or market-rate housing near the transit projects. The bill is cosponsored by Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Denny Heck (D-WA), Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Katie Hill (D-CA) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI).