Guiding Principles​

The Clean Mobility Options program is rooted in advancing transportation equity and inclusion.

Recognize the importance of local knowledge and expertise.

We believe lived experience is expertise. We center the leadership of local communities and partners in designing and delivering clean mobility solutions.
Value open communication and diverse perspectives.

We actively seek feedback from awardees and community partners to shape and improve the program. Everyone’s insight matters.
Break down barriers to participation and prioritize meaningful engagement with historically marginalized communities.

This includes intentional and ongoing engagement with low-income, Tribal, and communities of color to ensure equitable access and outcomes.
Emphasize and support capacity building and resource sharing.

Transportation equity means investing in people. We are committed to sharing tools, knowledge, and funding that help build local capacity for clean mobility solutions.
Build relationships with communities that are founded on trust and an understanding of past experiences.

We move at the speed of trust. That means taking time to understand community histories, needs, and priorities—especially in places that have experienced decades of disinvestment.
Establish shared understanding and awareness around potential challenges.

We recognize that implementing innovative, community-led solutions comes with challenges—navigating bureaucratic systems to address resource gaps. We’re committed to building shared understanding, identifying barriers, and problem-solving together.

Prioritize transparency and communicate with care.

We commit to be open and clear about our decisions and thoughtful about how, when, and what we share.

Equity in Action

Community members and voucher awardees share their thoughts on how the program is transforming their way of life, promoting freedom of movement and bringing safe and reliable transit within reach.

The CMO grant is unique in that way. It gives us the ability to put equity at the heart of what we do.”

Anne Thomas
Executive Director of Shasta Living Streets

Redding Bikeshare

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To have a transportation like
this that is so low cost, that is accessible to wheelchairs has just been a godsend.”

Raul Ureña
Mayor of the City of Calexico

Calexico On Demand

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This is a way that our community can access transportation and get to their appointments and get to their groceries, at no cost.”

Pedro Garcia
Economic Development Manager, National City

Free Rides Around National City (FRANC)

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It’s all about clean air, education, empowerment … so I think the lesson learned should be include the people that are being impacted, that have been traditionally, historically undermined, overlooked.”

Rey León
Founder of the LEAP Institute and Huron’s Mayor

Green Raitero and Green Riderz

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I love to use bikes. Since I don’t know how to drive, basically that’s my car. It allows me to do my exercises, do my errands, plus go to the grocery store … it’s cheap and it’s eco-friendly.”

Yolanda Rodarte
Resident of Rancho San Pedro

Good2Go E-Bike Service

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We know that in fact there is a need in areas where transportation is difficult. And that’s really what we have here.”

Sandy Paben
Founder of Green Economy Lab

Stockton EV Car Share

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