Economic Disparities Recommendations | 2023 Update
5.5. A Consider a pilot program that subsidizes Arlington On-Demand( formerly Via) service for people with certain income levels.
City Lead: Transportation Department Timeframe: Medium term( 1-2 years)- Complete Actions:
• Information on the Arlington On-Demand Non-Profit Free Ride Program has been provided to all Arlington non-profits and staff continues to encourage them to offer free rides to those in need.
5.6. A Maintain the Unity City Council, in some form, as a standing committee past delivery of February 2021 report.
5.6. B Implement an independent MWBE public oversight committee chosen by City Council.
City Lead: City Manager’ s Office Timeframe: Short term( 6-12 months)- Complete(& Ongoing) Actions:
• Unity Council members were appointed in August 2021. The first meeting was held in October 2021.
• An Annual Report was published in Summer 2023.
• MWBE public oversight is included in the duties of the permanent version of the Unity Council.
• The City reviewed a Bond Oversight Committee proposal for feasibility and determined that MWBE oversight will remain with Unity Council.
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