Policies & Programs, filtered by "Housing and Transit" and "Business"
Policies and programs that can improve health
8 results
Carpool & rideshare programs
Help commuters share transportation through informal arrangements between individuals, formally arranged dynamic ridesharing programs, or other ride-matching services
Housing trust funds
Support funds that help create or maintain low income housing, subsidize rental housing, and assist low income homebuyers and non-profit housing developers
Individual incentives for public transportation
Offer incentives such as free or discounted bus, rail, or transit passes, reimbursements, partial payments, or pre-tax payroll deductions to encourage individuals’ use of existing public transit
Integrated pest management for indoor use
Support a four-tiered approach to indoor pest control that minimizes potential hazards to people, property, and the environment
Lead paint abatement programs
Eliminate lead-based paint and contaminated dust by removing or encapsulating lead paint, or removing lead painted fixtures and surfaces
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)
Provide funding via tax credits at the state and local level to support development and rehabilitation costs of low income rental housing
Multi-component workplace supports for active commuting
Provide physical infrastructure (e.g., bike parking or showers), educational or social support (e.g., walking groups), and financial incentives that support active commuting
Rural transportation systems
Establish transportation services for areas with low population densities, using publicly funded buses and vans on a set schedule, dial-a-ride transit, volunteer ridesharing, etc.