The Chula Vista Community Shuttle is a publicly funded, on-demand microtransit program providing flexible, shared rides within select service zones. Designed to serve older adults, low-income residents, and underserved communities along the I-5 corridor, the program removes key barriers to mobility by offering free rides to individuals aged 55+ and low-cost rides to those 18-54.
Organization: City of Chula Vista
Project Location: Northwest and Southwest region of Chula Vista, CA
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Clean Mobility Options Program
Presenter: Emily Tran
The City of Commerce implemented the Commerce Moving Forward project, which included the construction of the city’s first mile of Class II bike lanes, the addition of two zero-emission fixed-route buses and two zero-emission Dial-A-Ride shuttles to the city’s fare-free transit system, and the planting of 400 shade trees along pedestrian, bike, and transit corridors. Additionally, a Transit-Oriented Development and Displacement Avoidance Plan was developed to prepare for the future Citadel rail station, aiming to connect residents and employees regionally.
Organization: Transtech Engineers, City of Commerce
Project Location:Â Commerce, CA
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project
Presenter:Â Avrin Pasebani
EVs For Everyone is a transportation equity program that helps low-income and underserved communities access clean, affordable electric vehicles (EVs). The program provides education, one-on-one support, and access to financial incentives to make EV ownership more accessible. Its goal is to reduce emissions at large and promote environmental and economic justice by ensuring that everyone can benefit from the transition to clean transportation.
Organization: Ecology Action
Project Location: Central Valley and Santa Clara County
Funding: Electrify America
Presenters: Adriana Andrade, Lesley Solano-Alonso
Through the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project grant, the City of Fresno worked closely with the West Fresno community to decide where sidewalk improvements and high intensity activated crosswalks (HAWKS) would have the biggest impact. Members shared their ideas, thoughts, and input through surveys that Highway City Community Development posted on social media, at schools, and at public workshops. The feedback received contributed largely to how final selections were made, resulting in a plan that inclusively reflected community priorities as a whole, creating more accessible and safe streets for everyone.
Organization: Fresno Area Express
Project Location: West Fresno
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project
Presenter: Carol Abate, Beth Severin
Los Angeles Department of Transportation highlights the findings from the South LA Universal Basic Mobility pilot’s Mobility Wallet and e-bike library. The Mobility Wallet gives low-income households $1800 for shared transportation, increasing transportation security and reducing financial stress. South Central Power Up offers free e-bike rentals, training and ongoing support. Key insights include the importance of community-centered design, clear roles, cultural relevance, and strong community ties. Both programs improved transportation independence.
Organization: Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Project Location: South Los Angeles
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project
Presenter: Jillian Gallard
Omnitrans recently launched the Transit Ambassador program, which is meant to help customers, answer questions, obtain survey questions, and provide navigation at transit stations/buses. In addition, Omnitrans is working on an ongoing electrification of our bus rapid transit sbX Green Line, which is currently in its design phase. These projects are the result of our ConnecTransit Plan, funded through a Sustainable Transportation Equity Project Planning Grant.
Organization: Omnitrans
Project Location: San Bernardino County, with 13.1% in low-income and disadvantaged communities
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project
Presenter: Michelle Morgan
The Southeastern Connect microtransit pilot provides on-demand, accessible, zero-emission connections to key destinations in Southeastern San Diego using a fleet of electric rideshare vehicles. San Diego Association of Government’s partnership with local nonprofit, the Urban Collaborative Project, has been crucial to engaging with the community to develop a service that reaches and represents the needs of residents and visitors of Southeastern San Diego neighborhoods. Southeastern Connect is operated by Via Transportation and aims to reduce vehicle emissions, provide last-mile connections, and expand mobility options throughout the area.
Organization: San Diego Association of Governments
Project Location: Southeastern San Diego – Mount Hope, Chollas View, and Emerald Hills neighborhoods
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Clean Mobility Options Program
Presenter: Emily Doss
The Stockton Mobility Collective project improved transportation options to help residents travel to key destinations vital to everyday life. The project launched Stockton’s first nonprofit electric bikesharing and carsharing programs, enhanced the Vamos mobile application with new features, and piloted new programs for workforce development and mobility incentives to help pay for transportation costs for qualifying residents. The project grant was completed in December 2024, though several programs will continue to operate and expand into 2025 and beyond.
Organization: San Joaquin Council of Governments
Project Location: Stockton, CA
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project
Presenter: Christine Tran
Residents of multi-unit dwellings in disadvantaged communities face heightened barriers to electric vehicle (EV) ownership. Public Power-Up installs no-cost Level 2 EV chargers at public sites within walking distance of multifamily housing, improving access and equity to encourage EV adoption. The program is on track to install 140+ ports by 2025, expanding clean mobility where it’s needed most, all at no cost to the public agency site hosts.
Organization: The Energy Coalition
Project Location: Greater Los Angeles
Funding: California Energy Commission
Presenter: Alex Wheeler
The California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project initiatives invest in mobility improvements in disadvantaged communities. Current evaluation tools fall short in assessing the combined impacts of multiple mobility investments. This project introduces a framework to evaluate how combined projects, like bike lanes and sidewalks, enhance accessibility and mobility.
Organization: UC Irvine
Project Scope: Disadvantaged communities in California
Funding: California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity ProjectÂ
Presenter: Tanjeeb Ahmed
UC Davis presents the method and results of a randomized controlled trial conducted for the first phase of the LA Mobility Wallet pilot program. The study used treatment and control group surveys to assess mobility wallet outcomes related to destination access, mode use, and changes in transportation security.
Organization: UC Davis
Project Location: South Los Angeles
Funding: The University of California Institute of Transportation Studies; Spin
Presenter: Brian Harold
