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File Number: 17-727 Expand car-sharing and ride-sharing programs, the use of fuel efficient and electric vehicles, and other measures that reduce emissions from motor vehicles. Action OSC-7.9.E: Improving Public Transit. Support increased levels of investment in public transportation service and public transit infrastructure so that a larger share of daily trips may be taken by bus, rapid bus, BART, shuttles, and other modes which result in lower greenhouse gas emissions than passenger automobiles. Housing Element Goal 53: Affordable Housing Development Policy 53.02 Housing Proximity to Transit. To the greatest extent feasible, locate future higher density housing in areas that are served by transit, especially BART and frequent bus service. Transit availability not only achieves regional air quality, congestion management, and greenhouse gas reduction goals, it also reduces household transportation expenses and provides more disposable income for housing. The City should lobby strongly for high-quality, premium AC Transit service along the East 14th Street and San Leandro Boulevard corridors so that bus service remains a viable means of transport. Policy 53.03 Funding. Actively pursue and leverage private, non-profit, and public funds to facilitate the development of housing affordable to lower and moderate income households in San Leandro. Provide administrative and technical assistance to affordable housing developers and support the applications of these developers for loans, grants, tax credits, and other financing sources that facilitate affordable housing production in the City. Action 53.03-A: Applications for Grant Funding. Continue to pursue all available funding sources for affordable housing construction, including annual applications for federal CDBG and HOME funds, and applications for state funds through the Department of Housing and Community Development. Action 53.03-B: Support for Non-Profit and For-Profit Affordable Housing Developers. Continue to provide support and information to non-profit and for-profit developers seeking to create affordable housing in San Leandro, including assistance in applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Affordable Housing Program funds, and other funding sources. Policy 53.06: New Rental Housing Strongly encourage the development of additional rental housing in the City, including both market rate units and affordable units. It should be recognized that many market rate rentals meet the affordability criteria for moderate income households. Expanded production could increase the supply of workforce housing and address the deficit in housing production for households earning between 60 and 120 percent of the area median income. Environmental Review Page 8 City of San Leandro Printed on 1/2/2018 13