The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has announced a new partnership with the Zipcar car-sharing network that will provide shared vehicles to PHA residents.
The PHA is the nation’s fourth largest and leading housing authority, and many of its residents are not able to access an affordable, convenient vehicle when they need one. Under this partnership, eight Zipcars will be available 24/7 on-demand by the hour, day or week in two dedicated, on-street parking spots located at John F. Street Community Center, the Lucien Blackwell Community Center, the Vaux Community Building and the Wilson Park Apartments.
Furthermore, discounted membership will be available exclusively to PHA residents in addition to the costs of gas, insurance options, parking, maintenance, roadside service and 180 miles, all of which are included in a Zipcar membership.
“Our mission is to open doors to affordable housing, economic opportunity and safe, sustainable communities to benefit Philadelphia residents with low incomes,” said Kelvin A. Jeremiah, PHA president and CEO. “We provide tools to residents to assist with economic mobility. Zipcar is one of those tools. Now residents will have access to transportation in real time to get job interviews or other amenities throughout the community.”
“Zipcar is thrilled to partner with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to bring affordable, convenient access to vehicles, and better yet, professional job and personal opportunity to its residents,” said Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar and a Philadelphia native. “Public partners are tackling a growing trifecta – climate, equity and mobility issues – and because of this, Zipcar is seeing increased demand for car sharing in cities, especially underserved communities. Growing up in the Logan neighborhood of North Philadelphia, I’m eager to see Zipcar help drive this community forward.”
Zipcar has similar partnerships with the New York City Housing Authority and the City of Sacramento’s “OurCommunityCarShare” program, a zero emissions mobility program powered by Zipcar electric vehicles.
