The government exists in the housing space to help right the real estate market's failures, because markets never really worked for people in service sector jobs or those living on social security or disability.
Santa Clara County officials are anticipating significant cuts to housing voucher programs due to federal funding issues, which could affect thousands of low-income residents.
The repair fund covers refurbishing bikes, and then we either give 'em away or we do a pay-what-you-want situation for them. It's a good stepping stone to being able to get around the city.