Empty Lots to Housing Act

This plan, called the Empty Lots to Housing Act, would let governments move unused land that was bought with federal highway funds to groups that will build homes near bus and train stops. In simple terms, it aims to turn empty roadside lots into places for people to live, close to public transit.

Key points:

• Who is affected: State and local agencies that own land from highway projects, housing builders, and people who need homes near transit.
• What changes: Allows transfer of that unused land so it can be developed into transit-oriented housing (homes near bus or rail).