Workshop Summary
Track: How We Move & Where We Live
How integrated, affordable transit fares advance affordable housing. A new regional fare study is recommending “go anywhere” transit passes for organizations including affordable housing developments. Some affordable housing developments currently provide transit passes to support mobility for residents, and alleviate concerns about car traffic. However, transit passes currently provide access to only one agency, limiting residents’ mobility and opportunity, and increasing the need for vehicles. Approval and rollout of the “Go Anywhere” transit pass program would provide residents with better, more affordable mobility, encourage the acceptance of affordable housing developments, and help developments rightsize parking and provide more homes.
Panelists
Adina Levin, Advocacy Director, Seamless Bay Area (Moderator)
Rachel Horst, Housing & Economic Development Manager, City of East Palo Alto Housing Dept
Weija Song, Senior Project Developer, Eden Housing
Jairo Perez, Resident Services Coordinator for Light Tree apartments
Workshop Convener: Seamless Bay Area
Housing Leadership Day will take place on October 22 from 10 AM – 2 PM. This will be virtual conference on Zoom.