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Atlanta Housing and Bird announce ride-to-work partnership
First-of-its-kind collaboration connects Atlanta Housing (AH) residents to discounted mobility options and new job pathways in Bird’s Atlanta operations.
Atlanta Housing (AH) and Bird, a provider of shared e-scooters and e-bikes in Atlanta, has announced a Ride-to-Work partnership that aims to expand both affordable mobility and workforce opportunities for thousands of AH residents.
Atlanta Housing reckons the initiative makes it the first housing authority in the US to integrate micromobility access directly into resident services.
Bird Access programme
All AH residents are now eligible for a 50 per cent discount on rides through the Bird Access programme, in addition to 20 per cent automatic, zone-based discounts at 10 AH communities across Atlanta.
Equally as important, the partners report the initiative also creates new pathways for residents to connect with job opportunities on Bird’s Atlanta operations team and at the Bird National Service Centre. Roles will include Bird ambassadors, street team positions, and opportunities in repair and maintenance, supported by quarterly career fairs and workforce partner programming.
“Mobility is opportunity,” said Terri Lee, Atlanta Housing president and chief executive officer. “This groundbreaking partnership with Bird opens doors to jobs and training that put residents on a path toward economic independence. Atlanta Housing is proud to be leading the way nationally in pairing housing stability with workforce and affordable mobility solutions.”
Bird has also unveiled its new next-gen e-bike and e-scooter models in Atlanta, with vehicles designed to meet the needs of every type of rider – whether they are commuting, running errands, or exploring the city.
“This groundbreaking partnership with Bird opens doors to jobs and training that put residents on a path toward economic independence”
As part of the launch, AH and Bird will co-host a resident registration event on 9 October where families can enrol in the Bird Access programme, demo the bike and scooter fleet, receive free helmets, participate in safe-riding educational sessions, and learn more about the newly available job opportunities with Bird.
Dedicated parking corrals will also be installed at select AH communities to ensure scooters and bikes are available, safe, and easy to use.
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“Our partnership with Atlanta Housing sets a new model for how private companies and public agencies can work together to provide reliable, affordable mobility options and workforce opportunities that support local communities,” said Stewart Lyons, Bird global chief executive officer.
“We are proud to be deepening our commitment to the City of Atlanta, one of our most important markets, by continuing to invest in innovative, sustainable, and affordable transportation that helps make the city more liveable for residents.”
“Our partnership with Atlanta Housing sets a new model for how private companies and public agencies can work together to provide reliable, affordable mobility options and workforce opportunities that support local communities”
According to AH, this collaboration is part of a resident-first strategy that reflects its Resident Renaissance vision: helping families move from housing stability to economic mobility and ultimately independence. By opening new pathways to both reliable mobility and meaningful work, AH claims it is redefining how public housing authorities can invest in the long-term success of their residents.
The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (AH) is the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation. One of 139 Moving to Work (MTW) public housing authorities in America, AH is an industry leader in providing and facilitating affordable housing resources for nearly 27,000 low-income households comprised of approximately 45,000 people, including AH-owned residential communities, tenant-based vouchers, supportive housing, as well as down payment assistance. Programmes are funded and regulated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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