Studying Housing Affordability and Transportation Equity in the LA Region
Housed at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies is committed to addressing the pressing policy and planning issues in Greater Los Angeles. The center aims to generate knowledge and action around the critical issues of housing affordability and transportation equity, with an emphasis on how these areas intersect to shape the quality of life for all residents.
Recent Research
The L.A. Mobility Wallet pilot shows that flexible transportation subsidies improve low-income residents' travel frequency, independence, and overall wellbeing.
High transportation costs burden low-income households, and while public transit discounts help, a lack of affordable options or cars limits employment, well-being, and opportunities.
This report evaluates an Our Future Los Angeles proposal that would allow developers to build five to 10 units on parcels with single-family houses in higher-opportunity neighborhoods throughout California. It also mandates that developers include affordable units or pay an in-lieu fee.
To better understand how caregiving shapes transportation experiences, this brief draws on in-depth interviews with low-income adults living in South Los Angeles.
