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A statewide public program that empowers under-resourced communities across California to better understand and overcome mobility obstacles with vouchers for funding community needs assessments and clean, shared, zero-emission transportation projects.
CMO awards up to $1 million vouchers to develop and launch zero-emission mobility projects, such as bikesharing and ride-on-demand services, that fill a community’s transportation gaps and provide access to key destinations.
This includes two separate set-asides: $2 million for eligible tribal governments and $10 million for applicants that were previously awarded Community Transportation Needs Assessment funding.
CMO awards up to $100,000 vouchers to conduct “Community Transportation Needs Assessments” that help under-resourced communities identify and develop community-driven solutions that address their unique transportation needs.
This includes a set-aside for eligible tribal governments totaling $200,000.
Innovative transit services – like on-demand shuttles, vans and buses
Ride-on-demand services – similar to those provided by Uber or Lyft
Bikesharing and scooter-sharing
Carpooling and vanpooling
Electric vehicle carsharing
To be eligible as a lead applicant for either CMO voucher type, you must be one of the following:
An eligible project location must be in a community that meets at least one of three qualifications:
CMO has awarded $21 million to communities across California to launch clean mobility projects and perform needs assessments to better understand obstacles to equitable mobility access.
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