The Wiener bill, which squeaked through the Senate last week, would effectively take away land use authority from local governments -- and hand it to transit agencies, at least for the land they own. It's maybe Wiener's most aggressive bill yet -- but he has shown a willingness to compromise to get it through. 

LA Metro's new light rail line runs through the heart of Los Angeles' Black community. Community leaders hope it will serve existing residents without hastening gentrification. 

Transit ridership may be down -- but transit-oriented development is still moving forward in response to both market forces and the state's policy priorities.

AB 2097 was celebrated as a pro-housing victory. But debate over the bill highlighted the growing gap between those who believe the market can solve the housing problem and those who don't.

Transit agencies say guidelines intended to encourage affordable housing may actually stifle affordable development.

Also on the legislative docket: Bills to restrict development in wildfire areas.