The Potential For Supporting Low-Income Renters Through Transportation Spending Under The Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act And Beyond
January 20, 2023 by The report explores how the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) can support affordable housing through transportation spending. It highlights the potential for integrating housing and transportation planning to improve housing affordability and access. The report suggests three key interventions: providing technical assistance to link housing and transportation, incorporating housing criteria in competitive transportation grants, and ensuring transportation projects do not harm housing availability. It emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships between transportation and housing officials to develop coordinated plans. The report also discusses the challenges and opportunities in leveraging IIJA funds for housing, noting the need for federal, state, and local collaboration. Overall, it aims to guide policymakers in using transportation investments to address the ongoing rental housing affordability crisis.