The Solution
There are many ways Californians can beneficially change their driving habits, thereby lowering carbon emissions, and saving money and energy. Listed below are incentives for using cleaner vehicles, retiring older cars, sharing vehicles, and switching to public transportation.
Programs
BART/MUNI
Bay Area Rapid Transport (BART) offers reliable transportation from the San Francisco Peninsula to Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and other East Bay cities.
Are you a low income individual or small business employee – or know one - who might be willing to drive your car less in exchange for free BART tickets? Do you or someone you know want to retire your car - and get paid to have it scrapped - in exchange for a no- or low-cost membership in a car rental program? Contact SF Community Power - 415.626.8723
More on Statewide incentives.
California’s Parking Cash-Out Program
California state law requires that employers who provide subsidized parking spots for their employees offer cash allowances in lieu of their parking spot. For more information click here.
CITY CAR SHARE City Car Share is a nonprofit that provides people with access to cars when and where they need them. Members are given an electronic key, which makes getting a car simple. Just reserve online, chose a pick up location, and your key will work for any car. There’s no deposit, no set up cost, and no monthly charge. Members pay a $60 annual fee, plus, in the case of businesses, $25 a year per employee. Consumer Assistance Program
The Assistance Program provides financial aid to help pay for emissions-related repairs to enable vehicles to pass their smog check inspection; you must be low income to qualify. If you don’t think your vehicle is worth repairing, you can retire it and receive $1,000. To find an approved CAP service station near you visit the Bureau of Automotive Repairs. The Transportation Fund for Clean Air
The Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) is a grant program whose purpose is to improve the Bay Area’s air quality. Grants are available for a variety to activities that reduce polluting air and greenhouse gas emissions.
Vehicle Buy Back Program Information
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (District) Vehicle Buy Back Program (VBBP) pays $650 for an operating and registered 1987 and older vehicle. To qualify your vehicle must pass its smog check evaluation. To schedule an appointment, or to verify eligibility, call:
1.866.725.9390 For vehicles that don't pass smog check, call: 1.800.952.5210.
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