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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