Strong and diverse interest in the program’s inaugural year resulted in project funding for 14 different counties across the state
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Twenty-four California nonprofits, local governments, transit agencies, and Native American tribes in under-resourced communities were awarded up to $50,000 each by the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) to conduct “Community Transportation Needs Assessments” that will help them to identify – and eventually address – transportation challenges faced by residents in their communities. See full list of awardees and project locations below.
“Across California, and especially in low-income communities and communities of color, people spend too much time and money getting from home to work, or just to do daily errands,” CARB Deputy Executive Officer Steve Cliff said. “The Clean Mobility Options Program elevates the role communities play, and allows them to lead the way in addressing their particular transportation issues — and ultimately finding solutions that work for them.”
The total amount of funds awarded for Community Transportation Needs Assessments is $1.15 million: $1 million was awarded to eligible disadvantaged communities with $150,000 set aside and awarded specifically to Native American tribes.
Clean mobility options designed by and for under-resourced communities will save residents money and improve public health.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
CMO is a statewide initiative that provides funding for zero-emission shared mobility options to under-resourced communities in California. CMO is available throughout California to eligible disadvantaged communities, as well as eligible low-income tribal and affordable-housing communities, to increase access to safe, reliable, convenient and affordable transportation options. For eligibility requirements, application information and to contact the technical assistance team, please visit: www.cleanmobilityoptions.org.
Awardees of the Community Transportation Needs Assessment funds submitted applications for projects to help them identify and understand the unmet mobility needs of their communities and develop solutions in collaboration with residents. Key elements of a Community Transportation Needs Assessment include analysis and engagement of the community through tools like surveys and virtual community events. See list of awardees below.
CMO also supports the implementation of shared clean mobility projects through Mobility Project Vouchers worth up to $1 million each. Of the total $21 million available for Clean Mobility Projects and Community Transportation Needs Assessments, up to $2.15 million is set aside specifically for tribes.
The application window for Mobility Project Vouchers opens on October 20, 2020 at 9:00am PT. Applications will be processed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Mobility Project Vouchers will fund bikesharing and scooter-sharing, zero-emission carsharing, carpooling and vanpooling, innovative transit services and ride-on-demand services. For complete application submission instructions visit the “How” section of the Application Materials page on the website.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2020 AWARDEES
(Listed in alphabetical order by lead applicant)
ActiveSGV, a project of Community Partners
Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley
BikeVentura
CHERP-Locally Grown Power
City of Fresno Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX)
Community Resource Project
County of San Diego
Ecology Action
Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA)
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
Fresno Metro Ministry
Kern Council of Governments
Native American Environmental Protection Coalition (NAEPC)
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Porterville Unified School District
Riverside Community College District
Sacramento Public Library
Social Good Fund/Regeneración Pajaro Valley
The Latino Equity Advocacy & Policy Institute (The LEAP Institute)~
Urban Collaborative Project
Western Riverside Council of Governments
Youth Transportation Organization (YOOTS)
*Unincorporated Area
^Tribal Area
~ Lead applicants representing unincorporated land can apply for up to three projects
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