The TOD program is empowered by the voter‐approved ST3 plan to create diverse, vibrant, and mixed‐income communities around transit. To achieve these outcomes, Sound Transit offers surplus property for the development of affordable housing in accordance with the 80/80/80 policy, a state statute that requires the agency to offer at least 80 percent of surplus property that is suitable for housing to qualified entities to develop housing affordable to families at 80 percent of area median income or less. Our goals for the TOD program, outlined in Sound Transit's Equitable TOD Policy, include: Increase the value and effectiveness of transit by increasing transit ridership. Support implementation of state, regional and local growth plans, policies, and strategies. Make equitable TOD an integral component of and supportive of transit project planning and delivery. Engage a broad cross-section of the public, reflecting diverse communities. Encourage the creation of diverse housing options near transit with priority to affordability. Encourage convenient, safe multi-modal access to the transit system, with an emphasis on non-motorized access. Each project offers different opportunities to realize the vision for neighborhoods around our stations. We engage communities and partners to define goals for each TOD project, including: Enhancing livability by adding different types of housing, convenient retail, employment opportunities, and public space. Centering development around people walking, rolling, and using transit. Minimizing design elements and space for automobiles within the project. Providing space for a mix of useful and convenient services. Maximizing opportunities for people to live or work near transit.