1.4 . A Develop a pilotprogram for local residents who qualify for free or reduced rates on VIA Rideshare by collaboration with Tarrant County WIC and the Arlington Housing Authority .
1.5 . A Establish anti-poverty programs in targeted neighborhoods that focus on job training , community clean-up , as well as public and private investment .
City Facilitator – Office of Strategic Initiatives Timeframe - Medium term ( 1-2 years ) – IN PROGRESS Actions :
• Information on the Via Non-Profit Free Ride Program has been provided to all Arlington non-profits and staff continues to encourage them to offer the free rides to those in need . Staff intends to bring the proposed Reduced Fares Pilot Program back to Council for additional discussion once the vendor for the next Rideshare contract has been selected .
City Facilitator – CMO and OSI Timeframe : Long term ( 3-5 years ) - PENDING Actions :
• This project will be led by the Chief Equity Officer .
• City staff will work to identify two to three neighborhoods which would benefit from focused attention from City and NGO programs .
• City staff will explore case studies and best practices to target CDBG support programs in specific neighborhoods with needs related to income disparities .
• Results from pilot program will be evaluated and refined for replication in other neighborhoods .