INJUSTICE OF SUBSIDIZED JOBS ONLY REACHABLE BY CAR

The Green City Blue Lake blog has been examining how economic development spending undermines transit access to major job centers in Northeast Ohio. Using WalkScore data shows how the Cuyahoga County Port Authority is contributing to this problem in the Cleveland area. The Port Authority subsidizes loans to selected businesses, and these loans often pay for relocations, office parks, or parking structure. The more far-flung the jobs in a region, the fewer are accessible via transit, biking, and walking — or even a short, inexpensive car commute. And yet, in many states, economic development policies still contribute to long, burdensome commutes, especially for people who can’t afford cars. Read The Injustice of Subsidizing Jobs People Can Only Reach By Driving on StreetsBlog USA.  https://bit.ly/2qdBrmr