Land Use & Zoning
Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) allows municipalities to create which type of zone specifically for transit-oriented development?
AOnly standard commercial zones adjacent to train stations
BTransit-Revitalization Investment Districts (TRIDs) to encourage development near transit facilities✓ Correct
CExclusive residential zones within 500 feet of transit hubs
DSpecial industrial zones near freight rail
Explanation
Pennsylvania's Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) Act allows municipalities to create special overlay districts around transit facilities. TRIDs can capture a portion of the increased property tax revenue from transit-oriented development to fund further improvements — a form of value capture financing.
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