Low-Income in Transit-Oriented Development Areas
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Akron does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Akron has a number of affordable efficient transportation options. Summit bike share has 40 bikes with stations located across summit county, 3 of which are situated in dowtown Akron. Summit bike rides are free to all riders. Downtown Akron is also serviced by DASH, a free weekday shuttle service
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Albuquerque’s Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) includes a Workforce Housing Bonus, which allows for an extra story of building height for developments that include Workforce Housing (“Rental or for-sale housing that is affordable to an individual whose annual household income does not exceed 80% of the area median income (AMI) and whose monthly housing payment does not 30% of the imputed income limit applicable to such unit or 35% under special conditions to be defined in the Workforce Housing Plan. The AMI is published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.”).
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City offers indigent bus passes to low-income passengers; a one-day pass is $1.00 (50% discount) and a one-month pass is $10.00 (66.6% discount). The City also offers free bus passes to youth during the summer months. ABQ Ride provides discounted public transit rates for indigent populations, as well as TMA/TANF recipients and Medicare cardholders. The local bikeshare system, Pace, does not currently have incentives for low-income residents, but is working to develop incentives, as well as programs for users who are unbanked and/or do not have smartphone capabilities. The area served by PACE Bike Share Stations has a higher percentage of low-income households (49.7%), when compared to the region (36.8%).
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Allentown does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Allentown nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Arlington County has no formal requirements or incenctives for the creation or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Last updated: May 2017
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) housing policies as part of Plan 2040 call for providing a range of housing choices to accommodate households of all income levels, sizes, and needs and to ensure that workers in the community have the option to live there. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority also has guidelines for creating mixed-income, senior and workforce housing around metro stations. The Housing Opportunity Bond program provides land acquisition, bridge financing and second mortgage gap loans for affordable housing, with preference towards projects around mass transit.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The Relay Bikeshare system offers a discounted monthly pass option for Students people that receive SNAP benefits ($5.00/month).
The City's public transit system, MARTA, offers discounted tickets to senior citizens, disabled riders, Medicare recipients, children, K-12 students, and university students and staff.
The City is developing a pilot program in partnership with the Dept. of Corrections to provide free EV rides from the detention center to the property center, which otherwise is not transit accessible. The program aims to remove barriers for recently released inmates to retrieve their possessions.
In partnership with Common Courtesy, the City of Atlanta allocated $20k in funds for a program to provide free EV shuttle services to low income-communities. The drop off locations include the At Promise Center, the Atlanta Community Foodbank, Truly Living Well Urban Farm, Westside Works, and On the Rise Financial Center.
Fulton County has an agreement with Common Courtesy to provide senior citizens rides for $1.
Lyft partnered with the City of Atlanta to provide subsidized $2 rides to farmer's markets and grocery stores to residents living in food desert areas.
Last Updated: September 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The Augusta Sustainable Development Agenda (2010) has encouraged TOD in City-led efforts, but there are no formalized pro TOD policies that incentivize such development (PG 90).
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Augusta nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The city’s new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) added a land use definition for “Affordable Housing Structure”, described as a multifamily structure that received public funding to ensure that some portion of the building is dedicated as affordable housing. This land use is permitted as a multifamily development in the MU-TOD zoning district as well as other districts in key transit corridors. The Affordable Housing Structure designation offers relief from various zoning requirements and development standards, including increased building height and building length; reduction in masonry building materials requirements; exemption from garage/carport requirements; and a reduction in required parking from 1.0 spaces per unit to 0.85 spaces per unit.
Additionally, the UDO converted most previously commercial districts into mixed-use districts. This change significantly expands opportunities for residential land uses, including the Affordable Housing Structure and other innovative residential types, like townhouses, cottage, and co-housing developments, into transit-served centers and corridors.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Aurora does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options. That being said, the City's dockless mobility permit program requires operators to serve an area in northwest Aurora that traditionally have a high proportion of low-income or vulnerable residents. The city also requires dockless mobility operators to include with the permit application a plan to provide an equitable mobility sharing service for patrons without smart phone or are unbanked.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Austin requires and offers incentives in the form of density bonuses in Transit Oriented Developments. Its SMART housing program offers density bonuses and expedited permitting. The neighborhood housing and community development department also has a goal for 25% of affordable housing created or preserved to be within ¼ mile of high frequency transit.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Capital Metro offers a Reduced Fare ID (RFID) Card that enables eligible riders to receive a half-price fare. The card costs $3 and is good for 2 years. The bikeshare system B-cycle also has a low-income program called B-Cycle for all. To qualify for the B-cycle For All program, you must be an Austin resident, have an annual household income of $28,500 or less, and not be a full-time student.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Bakersfield does not yet require, incentivize, or subsidize the creation or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas or any areas identified for compact, mixed-use development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Bakersfield does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Baltimore does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
All dockless bike/scooter companies permitted to operate in Baltimore City are required to offer low-income customer plans, non-smartphone access, and cash payment alternatives. Equitable deployment of vehicles is also required and tracked daily. Baltimore residents who live in food deserts can take a subsidized Lyft ride to grocery store. The Baltimore Grocery Access Program provides eligible local families living in parts of south and west Baltimore with a $2.50 flat-rate fare on trips to and from participating grocery stores. Up to 200 eligible residents receive discounted Lyft rides for up to eight rides per month. The Maryland Transit Administration also offers special fare programs for students, seniors, the disabled, and others.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
No data found or the city is not pursuing.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Baton Rouge nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Birmingham does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Birmingham does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Boise's Housing Trust is purchasing parcels on transit corridors and subsidizing or developing affordable housing.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Valley Regional Transit offers "Late Night", a program for low-income job access that operates during the hours ValleyRide buses are not running. In partnership with Lyft, Valley Regional Transit offers $3 Lyft rides to and from work for qualified riders.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Residential developments of 10 or more units which require zoning relief must provide 13% of the units as affordable for people making 70% of AMI for rental or between 80- 100% for homeownership. Through the Department of Neighborhood Development, the City leverages land and funding to get affordable housing built. Currently, 1 in 5 housing units are income restricted, nearly 2 out of 3 is within 1/4 mile of transit, 3 out of 4 is within a half mile of subway or commuter rail stop. The BPDA is working with the City Council on implementation of IDP zoning, however the old policy of 13% at 70% AMI for 10 or more units needing zoning relief is still in place.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Free 90-day Blue Bikes passes were given to grocery store and pharmacy workers in Boston beginning July 20, 2020. While the City of Boston is not the local public transit (MBTA) administrator, the MBTA serves all corners of Boston and they turned Lynn, MA into Zone 1A on the commuter rail (lower the price of commuting between Boston and Lynn) and the MBTA also increased service frequency on Fairmont Line which serves neighborhoods with a higher rate of low-income residents like Mattapan, Dorchester, and Hyde Park. Unfortunately, budget cuts to the MBTA may reverse some of the improvements made to commuter rail frequency in Boston. Finally, as discussed separately, the City has partnered with multiple organizations to promote the income-tiered electric vehicle car-share network developed by Good2Go. They are actively piloting the project at two locations within Boston.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Per Bridgeport Zoning Code, the Incentive Housing Overlay Zone (O-IH) is designed to encourage and promote the development of affordable housing in the city's downtown as well as other areas of the city contiguous to downtown or otherwise served by bus transit or within walking distance of its transportation assets and quality of life amenities.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Bridgeport does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Buffalo does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Buffalo does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
No data or the city is not pursuing.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
No data or the city is not pursuing.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
No data or city is not pursuing.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Qualified individuals are eligible for a CARTA ID which grants the holder a discounted fare. Qualifications must be re-verified every 6 months to be eligible to use the discount fare. Low-Income tickets are available at CARTA Administrative offices and at The SC Works Charleston Career Center.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Charlotte has the Voluntary Mixed-Income Housing Development Program in place to encourage mixed-income housing developments in targeted locations, through a voluntary, incentive-based density bonus in several zoning districts.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City of Charlotte’s Housing Authority provides bus passes to low-income individuals for work-related trips through its “Moving Aside the Obstacles to Work” program. Additionally, half fares are charged for all transit passes for individuals with Medicare Cards. The Charlotte Area Transit System completed a pilot program with Lyft, the fastest-growing on-demand transportation service in the US, and Passport, the developer of the CATSPass app. The partnership provides greater connectivity to jobs and education by providing affordable and reliable transportation with Lyft on the first and last mile of a person’s commute in areas where transit service may be too far away. The pilot program will be offered at two LYNX stations and the area surrounding the stations. For passengers needing a Lyft ride to or from the JW Clay/UNC Charlotte station or the Parkwood Station, CATS will provide a $4.00 contribution toward the Lyft fare. A trip must originate or terminate at either of those two station locations and end or start in the specified area around each station. These areas were selected to fill gaps in the existing transit network in order to provide better access to the region’s extended rail system.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The Chicago zoning Ordinance incentivizes development at or near transit stations by offering reductions in minimum lot area, increases in height, reduction in parking and increases in floor area. In addition, the city lists energy efficient design and projects located near public transportation as selection criteria preferences in the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the allocation of 9% of Low-Income Housing Credits.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Chicago has a Divvy for Everyone Program that provides a one-time $5 Annual Membership to qualifying residents. The Chicago Transit Authority has a reduced fare and free ride program for some residents.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Chula Vista does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City offers links and information to programs that offer discounts to public transit through regional agencies. The City’s new bikeshare policy will encourage bike share providers to offer incentives to residents in low-income parts of the city.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Cincinnati does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Cincinnati does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Cleveland does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Cleveland does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: October 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Colorado Springs does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City of Colorado Springs makes available One-Ride bus passes to agencies that serve individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income individuals receiving case management support. Approximately 10,000 passes are available for distribution during the City budget cycle.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Columbia does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City of Columbia is Serviced by COMET, which has led a number of initiatives since 2017 that are relevant to connecting low-income residents to efficient transportation options. Such initiatives include a vanpool program to "connect people to jobs and combat congestion," and the expansion of bike-share stations to expand free bicycle access.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Columbus does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Columbus does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Dallas has a requirement in place for the development of mixed-income housing in all TIF financed projects which ensures that affordable housing will be an integral component of each development. Connect Dallas and the CECAP both include actions to promote affordable housing in transit-oriented development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
There are DART programs to provide assistance to qualified riders. Additional programs are under consideration as part of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Dayton does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Dayton nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Blueprint Denver, adopted in 2019, seeks to increase the development of affordable housing and mixed-income housing, particularly in areas near transit. This includes exploring a zoning incentive for affordable housing in centers and along transit corridors.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
In 2019, Denver launched an electric vehicle carshare in a mixed-income neighborhood. Throughout 2019, the City partnered with Bcycle to offer free annual bikeshare passes to Denver residents. Throughout the summer of 2019, Denver and RTD partnered to give free transit passes to children (who usually get them while in school).
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Des Moines does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Income-eligible persons are eligible for reduced-fare trips when commuting to work, looking for a job, or traveling to adult education and training programs in Des Moines. The bus pass grants recipients unlimited use of DART buses on a monthly basis.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City subsidizes the development and preservation of affordable housing, with our application process including a requirement that new development of affordable housing is in targeted multifamily areas (bonus points are given to preservation projects in these areas). The multifamily areas were selected due to their existing or potential character as dense, mixed-use neighborhoods. So we don’t explicitly align incentives with specific transit/density metrics, but the intention is the same. Additionally, our Inclusionary Housing Ordinance stipulates that all housing developments subsidized with over $500,000 in the city or federal funds must include at least 20% affordable housing units.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Detroit does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
El Paso does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
El Paso does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Fort Worth provides tax and funding incentives for affordable and mixed-income housing in transit-served areas and mixed-use areas by policy.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Fort Worth does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The Transit-Oriented Infrastructure for In-Fill Development (TOD) program was created in the 2006 Measure C Extension Plan. The goals of the Measure C TOD allocation are to support community-based transit projects that:
- Are developed through an inclusive planning process with broad private-public partnerships and outreach;
- Improve the range of transportation choices by supporting transit facilities and improving links between facilities and activity nodes; and
- Support well-designed, high-density housing and mixed uses near transit.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Fresno does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Grand Rapids does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
City Commission approved Grand Rapids’ first comprehensive Bicycle Action Plan on July 23, 2019. The plan includes recommendations for policies and programs to support bicycling year-round and connected, high-quality bicycling facilities. One of the main goals of this Plan is to provide access to bicycling for all members of the community. The Rapid provides reduced fare bus passes for low-income individuals. In addition, the DASH bus system is free.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Greensboro does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Greensboro nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City offers density bonuses (an additional 2 stories) for downtown and transit-oriented development districts when property owners provide affordable housing that is more than 15% of residential units (see 4.3.2.E. and 4.4.2.E. of the Zoning Regulations).
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Community partners such as the BiCi Co. program at the Center for Latino Progress offer opportunities for low income or carless residents and youth. BiCi Co. has a Bikes for Jobs program, where low-income participants can receive an upcycled bicycle, bike lock, lights, and helmet for only $20. BIKELIFE is another annual BiCi Co. program for youth and teens (ages 10 to 19) in Hartford that includes a bicycle safety course. For a $20 registration fee, the participant receives an upcycled bicycle, bike lock, lights, and a helmet. The bike safety classes and BIKELIFE Festival coincide with Hartford schools April spring break.
The transit system is managed by CTDOT, which offers discounts to youth and seniors. The state’s U-Pass system also offers free use of buses and trains for students in our community colleges and state university system.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Henderson does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Henderson does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
As part of the TOD planning, when developers seek additional height or density above the underlying maximum, or flexibility to the TOD Special District development standards, applicants will be required to provide demonstrable community benefits to justify the bonuses. Community benefits, often thought of as a “benefits package,” are elements of a project designed to mitigate adverse impacts on properties and areas within the TOD Special District. Under these guidelines, affordable housing is considered a “community benefit.”
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City offers a Bus Pass Subsidy Program that provides each person in an eligible household with a discount voucher to use toward the price of a monthly bus pass.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Houston outlines policies to encourage the development of higher density housing—including affordable housing—within urban centers that are well served by multiple transportation modes within its’ Urban Houston Framework. In addition, the city’s Midtown TIRZ project plan requires one-third of all investments be dedicated to affordable housing along the rail line for both families and individuals to ensure a mixed-income neighborhood that sustains Midtown. The city's Planning Commission has also granted variances from SF density limits if a developer agrees that all units above the density limit will be low/moderate income housing.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Houston does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options. METRO, the local transit authority, provides incentives.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Indianapolis supported two programs that subsidize affordable housing in transit-served areas. The HOME Investment Partnership Program Grant requested proposals for projects that support multi-family, affordable rental housing development within a half-mile of proposed rapid transit stations. The city’s Department of Metropolitan Development also administered Community Development Block Grants to projects that identified local priorities with a preference for projects within half a mile of a proposed transit station.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
IndyGo offers half-price rates for youth 18 and younger, seniors 65 and over, and free fare for all veterans.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Jacksonville does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Jacksonville does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Kansas City does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
KC-ATA’s Zero Fare program provides free fixed route public transportation to all, eliminating the need to qualify low income individuals or sustain the cost of any fare collection system.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City of Knoxville has established an affordable rental development fund in the initial amount of $2 million for the creation of new affordable and workforce rental housing. This fund is in response to the need for standard rental units that are affordable to low- and moderate-income renters. Knoxville has lost hundreds of affordable units over the last few years while at the same time market rents have been steadily climbing. In an effort to increase the supply and long-term availability of rental housing options for persons with modest incomes, this fund has been created to incentivize the development of quality affordable rental housing. Proximity to public transportation is one of the funding priorities.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Knoxville does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Lakeland does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Lakeland nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Under the newly adopted Form-Based zoning code, the city of Las Vegas does encourage compact, mixed-use development, including a variety of housing types. As a part of the code’s adoption, and as specified in the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan, density bonuses for affordable housing and open space, expedited reviews, and bonuses for buildable height and area, are adopted. As a part of the City's 2050 Master Pan, TOD, mixed use development, and affordable housing is central to the land use strategy.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Las Vegas does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Little Rock does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Little Rock nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City of Long Beach does incentivize and subsidize affordable housing in these areas through several incentives:
- Codified State Density Bonus Law
- Reduced parking requirements (AB744), allowing developers to request reduced minimum parking requirements within affordable housing projects near transit, and amends the parking ratio near affordable and senior housing to require no more than 0.5 parking spaces per unit (0.3 for public housing)
- Developer Impact Fee Waiver that the City imposes on new development throughout the City which are waived for affordable housing developments
- 2018 General Plan Land Use Element Update, as well as the Downtown and Midtown Specific Plans allow for additional compact, mixed-use development
The City subsidizes the creation and preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas through both the Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) and through the Housing Authority.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City will roll out a reduced fare bike share program for income-sensitive riders in conjunction with the expansion of the bike share network in 2019. Eligibility criteria will include existing membership in any of the following 3 programs: CalFresh, Long Beach Housing Assistance, and Long Beach Gas and Oil Utility Assistance. A cash payment option will be added as well. Additionally, Long Beach Transit provides a discount fare for students, seniors, disabled patrons, and Medicare recipients. Additionally, if City Council chooses to extend the current e-scooter pilot program, it is expected that requirements will be established requiring vendors to offer options to low-income users. Lastly, the City does not have an EV car sharing program. Long Beach is working on it’s own income-sensitive program for its bike share program. Some of the e-scooter operators currently operating in Long Beach offer their own income-sensitive programs and the information can be found on their websites.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Los Angeles’ Metro adopted guidelines that include a performance measure that its’ joint development portfolio include minimum of 35% affordable housing units. Metro may also discount land value of its joint development sites up to 30% of the fair market value on sties accommodating affordable housing. The city is currently working on a Transit Oriented Communities Loan Program to support affordable housing in transit-oriented areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City’s low-income all-electric car share program, BlueLA offers discounted rates for low-income households. The regional transit agency and city bus offer discounted rates for rail and bus AND our bikeshare program
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Louisville’s Creating Affordable Residences for Economic Success (Louisville CARES) revolving loan program gives points for projects that are located within ¼ to ½ mile of a TARC stop. Projects have to meet a minimum score of 60 points to be reviewed by the CARES loan committee. If they’re approved, they will get a low interest rate loan to create new affordable multifamily units.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Louisville does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City of Madison has an Affordable Housing Strategy with transit-oriented development provisions.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City of Madison offers a low-income transit fare pass.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
McAllen does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
McAllen does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The Memphis 3.0 Plan is now complete and includes policies and strategies related to creating and preserving affordable housing in transit-served and TOD areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Explore Bike Share offers a Pay-It-Forward membership that provides an annual membership to the purchaser as well as to a fellow Memphian in need of affordable transportation options. The Transit vision of the cities Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan also targets equitable transportation solutions.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Mesa does not have any requirements or incentives in place to develop or preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Mesa does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City of Miami requires inclusionary housing in the Omni CRA - a transit-served, downtown adjacent, neighborhood.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Miami does not currently provide rebates or incentives to low-income residents for efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Milwaukee does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served area.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Milwaukee is served by the Bublrbikes bike sharing program, which provides discounts for low-income members.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Minneapolis’ Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Low Income Housing Tax Credit pools both award scoring points for TOD affordable housing developments. These are points for proximity to high service fixed route/express/limited stop transit, for proximity to other transit stops, for proximity to jobs and for higher density development. The city also incentivizes affordable housing with a density/FAR bonus in transit station areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
NiceRide, the bike sharing program in Minneapolis, has a Community Partners program through which they work with assorted organizations to offer discounted memberships to their clients. Metro Transit, the local transit authority, has a Transit Assistance Program that provides access to $1.00 fares for one year to low-income residents.
Last Updated: November 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Montgomery County offers density bonuses for owners that include affordable housing in their development. Additionally, the county has minimum moderately priced dwelling units (MDPUs) requirements in certain areas.
Subsidized Access to Efficient Transportation
Montgomery County offers low-income residents free memberships to Capital bikeshare.
Low-income Access to High Quality Transit
23.4% of low-income households (those that earn less than $50k annually) in Montgomery County are located near high-quality, all-day access.
Last updated: December 2019
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Metro Nashville's Barnes Housing Trust Fund is a city housing trust fund to leverage affordable housing developments countywide. Grants include funding for renovation or construction of affordable homeownership and rental opportunities and other supportive efforts to encourage affordability. Barnes fund applications receive bonus points if they are within .25miles of a high capacity transit corridor. Barnes is the city’s primary funding to affordable housing so these bonus points are a strong signal to the city’s priorities for transit access.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Funding to grant free bus passes to un-housed Nashvillians was provided under Nashville’s “Drive to End Chronic Homelessness,”. Additionally, Nashville’s pilot Shared-Use Mobility Device (could apply to either bicycles or scooters) Ordinance requires operators to stage some of their fleet in Nashville’s HUD-designated Promise Zones to achieve equity goals: “Any permitted vendors operating systems with more than 1,000 SUMDs must include Nashville Promise Zones in 20% or more of their service area.”
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City appointed an Affordable Housing Task Force in 2018 to examine the issue of affordable housing broadly in the city. The Task Force submitted a report with 44 recommendations including easing zoning code's minimum lot area requirements to allow for use of empty lots and allow more density. We were unable to determine if an official policy has been established since the report was submitted.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City of New Haven offers discounted fare for its bike share program for low-income users. The annual unlimited ride pass is discounted from $90 per year to $15 per year.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
New Orleans does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
New Orleans does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The city’s R10 Program promotes construction with a focus on location efficiency by providing density bonuses to developments that provide a certain number of affordable housing.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Citibike provided free memberships to essential workers in response to the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The city’s R10 Program promotes construction with a focus on location efficiency by providing density bonuses to developments that provide a certain number of affordable housing.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Newark does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Oakland's Housing Element contains a goal to promote the development of adequate housing for low- and moderate-income Households. The city targets development and marketing resources in priority development areas. The Housing Element details Oakland's policies to encourage mixed use development incentives, transit-oriented development, and new development at a range of prices. Additionally, Oakland offers density bonuses for low and moderate-income units.
There are 7 action items in the 2020 ECAP under “Advance Infill, Mixed-Use, and TOD” regarding affordable housing support in transit oriented development (Pages 92-93).
The draft 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan includes an action item to update the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Guidelines to further prioritize development near transit (Page 17).
The City has also successfully applied for and utilized more than $90M in funds from the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities program to provide renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts for affordable housing developments adjacent to transit.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Oakland offers several programs for low-income residents for efficient transportation options including the Bike Share for all Reduced Fare Program, the BORP & Bay Wheels' Adaptive Bike Share Pilot, the Clipper Card Discounts (Bus and Metro), the Lime Access Program, the West Oakland Zero Emission Grant Program, the Mobility Hubs at Affordable Housing Pilot (regional), and the GIG Free-Floating Car Share.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Oklahoma City does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
There are a variety of discounts and services available in Oklahoma city for shuttles, bus fares, and other efficient mobility options.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Omaha does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Omaha does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Orlando allows for affordable housing as a qualifying use towards mixed use requirements for density and intensity bonuses.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
As a strategy included in the Community Sustainability Action Plan 2018 Update, Orlando in the process of developing a car sharing program for low-income neighborhoods where public transit services are currently lacking. This will temporarily boost mobility options until public transit infrastructure is expanded to provide the level of service needed in these areas. To encourage the use of this program, the city will also consider providing subsidized rates for the program’s membership options to ensure affordability for all users.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Oxnard does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Oxnard nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Philadelphia offers a density bonus for affordable housing that applies to some portion of TOD zones.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Indego, Philadelphia’s bike-share network, was built from the ground up to serve low-income residents through the Better Bikeshare Partnership.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
In 2013, Phoenix adopted the Transit Oriented Development Strategic Policy Framework which provides policy support for additional building height within a light rail station when affordable housing is provided by the developer or if the developer pays a fee that will go towards the establishment of affordable housing in the transit district. The city constructs affordable and efficient homes in low-income communities each year focused on rehabilitation of distressed areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City has a reduced bus fare program for seniors and those with disabilities and as well as a 50% fare reduction for the homeless. The City also establish a low-income bike share program, offering two new stations and bikeshare at $1/year for low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City of Pittsburgh has incentivized a number of criteria such as increased transit access and multi-modal access in the EcoInnovation District.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Pittsburgh’s bikeshare program offers a reduces rate for low-income participants. They also offer a free transfer between bikeshare and public transit.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
In Portland, most projects providing more than 20 units are required to provide affordable units under the inclusionary housing regulation, and developments of that size are allowed only by the higher-density zoning in areas served by frequent service transit.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The City helps support fare assistance for low income transit riders for seniors, Medicare eligible and people with disabilities. Portland also provides discounted membership for Biketown.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The Providence Zoning Ordinance update features new transit-oriented development zones to encourage more intensive development on portions of major transit routes.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
RIPTA also offers reduced fare bus passes for elderly and those with disabilities. Past and current e-bike and e-scooter companies have provided reduced rate programs for eligible participants. Currently Spin offers Spin Access, which provides access to scooters for people without smartphones, mobile location services, or credit cards. Spin Access also provides discounted fares for those who qualify.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Provo does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Provo nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Raleigh provides acquisition assistance for sites near transit and gap financing for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects. Funds are also made available to acquire and preserve affordable housing at risk of being redeveloped for higher-income residents. There is also a parking reduction for affordable units in the Unified Development Ordinance.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Raleigh’s “Citrix Cycle” bikeshare program offers a discounted annual pass for low-income members. Several stations are strategically placed near major transit hubs and low-income neighborhoods to serve as a first/last mile solution for transit users.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Reno does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Reno does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Richmond’s Zoning Code provides for a density bonus for qualifying affordable dwelling units. In addition, the City created a new zoning district, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD-1), that promotes mixed-use and higher density along main traffic corridors, specifically along the new bus rapid transit route.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Richmond’s RVA bike share system and the public transit network provide discounts for low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City of Riverside’s Housing Element of the General Plan, as well as the General Plan itself, identifies numerous policies to preserve and promote the development of both affordable and market rate high-density and/or mixed-use housing near to transit corridors. A density bonus is provided to housing developments that provide affordable housing units and may include any of a number of code requirements waivers, including FAR bonuses, parking standard reductions, and more.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Riverside provides an Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program, RTA provides discounted bus passes to City residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Rochester does not have any policies to preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Rochester has received funding for an electric car share program and is working on the details of implementing the program. The program will include expanding clean mobility options for low- and moderate-income households in the city.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Sacramento's Central City Specific Plan sets goals on several fronts and makes provisions for increased affordable housing and minimizing residential displacement. City Council adopted the new roadway and land use network standards for the City's General Plan, which includes allowing up to four units on single family lots.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Clean Cars 4 All is a Sacramento Metro Air District program to help income-qualified residents buy a zero or near zero emission car. The City also requires at least 20% of carshare and shared rideable programs be located in disadvantaged communities.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Saint Paul’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program awards site selection priority points to affordable housing proposed along high-frequency transit routes (i.e., Green Line Light Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, or higher-frequency bus lines).
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The new EV Spot Network/Evie carshare service, launched in July 2021, will include a reduced rate for low-income residents, as well as a monthly usage credit. Evie carshare will be the program most similar to BlueLA in the country upon launch. The rate structure, including low-income rates, have not been made public yet.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
In October 2018, Salt Lake City approved amendments to the zoning ordinance that allow for accessory dwelling units. The regularly intention of the ordinance change was to broaden the range of affordable housing in transit-oriented districts, with parking minimum requirements waived for ADUs that fall within ¼ mile of a transit stop.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Salt Lake City offers the Hive Pass, a discounted monthly pass that can be used for the local bus, light-rail, and streetcar, with the intention of making transit more affordable and accessible for all City residents. The discounted rate is 50% of the regularly-priced transit pass and includes a free one-year membership for the local bike share program.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
San Antonio does not have any policies to preserve affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
VIA provides reduced fares for students, seniors, veterans, children and residents on Medicare. Internally, the City of San Antonio provides free bus passes to all city employees.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The city has reduced parking requirements for low-income housing built near transit.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
At this time, San Diego does not provide any rebates or discounts to efficient transportation for low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Home SF is a density bonus program that incentivizes the construction of affordable and family-friendly housing in commercial and transit corridors through zoning modifications.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
SFMTA provides a Lifetime Transit Pass for income-qualified residents. Low to moderate-income Seniors and the Disabled can each obtain free transit passes. Income-qualified residents are also eligible for discounted bikeshare use.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City’s Zoning Code includes an Affordable Housing Density Bonuses and Incentives chapter to specify how the City will implement the requirements of the State Housing Density Bonuses and Incentives Law. San José updated its Transportation Analysis Policy in February 2018 to shift its CEQA transportation standard from LOS to VMT. To incentivize affordable housing in transit priority areas and areas identified for compact and infill mixed-use development, the policy includes affordable housing as a major VMT-reducing strategy that developers can select to reduce their potential VMT impacts. The policy also includes affordable housing as one of the screening criteria for a detailed CEQA transportation analysis, and as a potential overriding consideration for significant and unavoidable transportation impacts.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
San José’s bike share program, Bay Wheels, offers a low-income discount for residents ages 18 and older who qualify for Calfresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass or PG&E CARE utility discount. This low-income discount program is called "Bike Share For All" and reduces the $149 annual membership fee to $5 for the first year and $5 per month following that. Membership allows users to ride free for the first 45 minutes of each trip. No credit or debit card is required to use the program and payments are Clipper card compatible. In addition, as a condition of their permit, electric scooter companies are expected to place 20% of their scooters in disadvantaged communities and offer discounted memberships and usage fees to low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Seattle provides a Multifamily Tax Exemption for affordable housing built within urban centers.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Seattle provides income-eligible people living, in Seattle with a pre-loaded ORCA LIFT reduced fare card.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Springfield does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Springfield nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
St. Louis does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
St. Louis does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
St. Petersburg does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
St. Petersburg does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Stockton does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Stockton nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Syracuse does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Syracuse nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Tampa awards a density/FAR bonus for developers that provide 10% of a project’s dwelling units as affordable within a transit-served area.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Tampa does not offer rebates for efficient transportation options.
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Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Toledo does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Toledo nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Tucson does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Sun Tran offers discounts to eligible customers for public transit.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The City of Tulsa offers an incentive program allowing properties along the Peoria Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route to be re-zoned to Mixed-Use at no cost. The program has been extended until the end of 2021, and is expected to expand.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Tulsa Transit offers reduced fares for seniors, medicare card holders, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Virginia Beach does not require affordable housing but does encourage and support such construction through its SGA Plans and Comprehensive Plan. The city offers density bonuses through Article 21 Workforce Housing in our Zoning Ordinance in areas identified for compact, mixed-use development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Virginia Beach does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
The District has requirements to create more low-income housing near transit facilities. Amendment 10801 to the Housing Code, which came into effect in December 2015, states that for all District land dispositions there is a requirement of 20% affordable housing if the project is not located close to transit, and a 30% affordable requirement if the project is located close to transit. Additionally, preference points provided in the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) consolidated Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for affordable housing: under the “Transit Proximity” criteria, up to 5 priority scoring points are available for projects that are located within ¼ mile of a metro or streetcar station, and 3 points if within a ½ mile. 5 additional priority scoring points are awarded for projects achieving Living Building Challenge certification, which would be highly incentivized to be energy efficient and in close proximity to transit.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
The Capital Bikeshare For All program expands upon the Community Partners Program, to facilitate individual signups for residents (rather than going through a community partner organization) who qualify for another assistance program, such as TANF, WIC, SNAP, Medicaid. The program still offers $5 memberships.
In February 2019, the DDOT-operated Circulator bus system was made free as a pilot, and it has since been announced that the bus will remain free indefinitely and proposed funding to launch a new route to serve Ward 7, targeting low-income residents whose neighborhoods are not currently served by these bus routes.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Wichita does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Neither the City of Wichita nor the transit authority that services the city's residents provide rebates or incentives that better connect low-income residents to efficient transportation options.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Winston-Salem does not have any policies in place to address or help encourage affordable TOD housing development.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Electric scooter rides from SPIN are discounted 50% for low-income residents in Winston-Salem.
Last Updated: December 2021
Affordable New TOD Housing Policy
Worcester does not have any requirements or incentives in place to encourage the development or preservation of affordable housing in transit-served areas.
Connecting Existing Affordable Housing Stock to Efficient Transportation Options
Worcester does not provide any subsidies for efficient transportation options to low-income residents.
Last Updated: December 2021