LCTI: Stockton Mobility Collective

Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Implementation Grant

San Joaquin Council of Governments | Stockton Mobility Collective

June 2021 – March 2025

Project Details

The Stockton Mobility Collective will help meet the transportation needs of the community by implementing an 1) e-carsharing project with 30 battery-electric vehicles in 10-15 locations throughout the project area; 2) e-bikeshare project with 100 bikes at about 12 stations that will improve first- and last-mile access to transit; 3) expansion of the Vamos Mobility, a Mobility-as-a-Service or MaaS, platform to add mobile transit ticketing, e-carsharing and e-bikesharing reservations and payments, and Uber; and 4) transit and shared mobility incentives through the Vamos Mobility app to qualifying community members. It also includes community engagement activities to increase disadvantaged community member participation in the design and implementation of the projects, as well as a workforce development apprenticeship program to provide full-time jobs and training to support the e-carsharing and e-bikeshare projects.

The Road, Street and Highway Map covers several neighborhoods in Stockton, California of San Joaquin County. The project area boundary is marked by a thick, solid, and closed line that is predominantly between Interstate 5 to the west and State Route 99 to the east, and intersected by State Route 4. For more map details, contact movingca@arb.ca.gov. — *Project Area Map, Stockton, CA in San Joaquin County*

Project Highlights

As part of the Miocar e-carsharing service, 23 out of 30 electric vehicles have been procured and 13 are available for use as of October 2023 by more than 100 carshare members.
Through a partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin, two workforce training cohorts have begun coursework on EV Charging Installation and Maintenance and Customer Service.
Transit and shared mobility incentives have been distributed to 350 residents of the STEP Community.

Lessons Learned

Upfront coordination with utilities and local governments is critical for identifying permitting requirements and necessary utility upgrades when siting charging infrastructure.
Engagement with the disabled community should be included for planning and developing user-facing software.
Engagement fatigue can be reduced by coordinating with community-based organizations and leveraging existing local events.

Funding Details

Grant Amount: $7,480,385

Resource Contributions: $18,742,000

Project Total: $26,222,385

By the Numbers

Services, Vehicles & Equipment Funded

30 battery-electric vehicles for carshare program with 10-15 locations
At least 20 vehicle charging stations
100 electric pedal-assist bikes for e-bikeshare program with about 12 stations and 7 e-bike charging units
Electric shared mobility apprenticeship program for 10-20 candidates
At least 15 Stockton Mobility Collective Steering Committee meetings
At least 20 Community Engagement Working Team meetings

Estimated Quantifiable Benefits

GHG emission reductions: 1,879 MTCO2e
NOx reductions: 650 lbs
PM2.5 reductions: 129 lbs
ROG reductions: 131 lbs
Passenger VMT reductions: 688,270 miles
Travel cost savings: $2,666,583
Fossil fuel-based transportation fuel use reductions: 155,808 gallons
Direct jobs: 40
Indirect jobs: 14
Induced jobs: 21

Community Details

The project’s primary focus area is in South Stockton, which has a high concentration of poverty and people of color compared to the rest of the city and county. It also has a larger percentage of limited English-speaking households. 22% of South Stockton residents are either over the age of 75 or under ten years old. These community members may disproportionately face mobility challenges navigating English-only transit schedules or affording a personal vehicle. The percent of zero-vehicle households in South Stockton is 50% higher than the citywide percentage and very few residents walk or bike. In Stockton, fewer than 20% of households can access a job within a 30-minute transit commute.

The City of Stockton, SJCOG, and other entities conducted eight community engagement planning studies to understand unmet travel needs. Study results reveal that in South Stockton, key challenges are access to key destinations, vehicle pollution, and access to transit.

Demographics of the Community Served by the Project

44% Hispanic/Latino, 21% Asian, 19% White, 12% Black or African American, and 4% Other
Median Household Income: $54,912

Community Benefits

The Stockton Mobility Collective project will provide Stockton residents with affordable, clean, safe and reliable travel modes that bridge the gaps between existing transit service and personal vehicle ownership. Currently, the South Stockton community lacks affordable transportation options. The e-carsharing and e-bikesharing projects will provide new, affordable options that connect residents to transit and key destinations. The Vamos MaaS platform will enable residents to optimally plan for and access low-cost transit and shared mobility. The project will also provide green jobs in the South Stockton community through the workforce training program, increasing access to employment and reducing poverty. The community will inform critical project design components and help direct outreach and education. They will also assist in identifying hard-to-reach populations and professionals who can help transport-disadvantaged populations that want to use the services.

Outreach & Engagement Strategies

Educational events at project kick-off
Surveys
Community workshops/webinars
Pop-up events
Marketing flyers
Interviews
Focus groups
Listening sessions
Social media and newsletters
Educational videos

Target Populations

Households with limited access to a private vehicle
Transit-dependent individuals
People experiencing poverty
Communities of color
Residents with lower levels of education
Community members with limited English proficiency

Partnership Structure

Grantee

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is a joint powers authority comprised of the County of San Joaquin and the Cities of Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Escalon, and Lathrop. SJCOG fosters intergovernmental coordination within San Joaquin County, with neighboring jurisdictions and with other regional, state, and federal agencies. SJCOG is responsible for overall management, project implementation, coordination and alignment of the Stockton Mobility Collective Project.

Subgrantees

Contact

Christine Corrales | (209) 235-0128 | SJCOG