Fresno Metro Ministry Southern Blackstone Transportation Needs Assessment Project
Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program
Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Fresno Metropolitan Ministry | Fresno Metro Ministry Southern Blackstone Transportation Needs Assessment Project
Project Details
Fresno Metro Ministry's needs assessment’s grant term ran from November 2020 to August 2021. The assessment involved a variety of outreach, such as surveys administered via direct mail, email, social media, and phone to engage community groups and members. Participants included over 14,000 residents from the three census tracts. The Fresno Metro Ministry worked with the Fresno State Transportation Institute to analyze the survey results. Fresno Metro Ministry hired temporary workers from the community to conduct door-to-door engagement and surveys. Fresno Metro Ministry published the summary report on their website and sent a copy to residents who indicated interest in the results.
Project Outcomes
Funding Details
Voucher Total: $49,990
Community Engagement Activities
- 10,494 Home sites visited and flyers distributed
- 1,955 Resident interactions during the course of this outreach
- 516 Flyers posted at businesses and on informational kiosks
- 4,102 Calls made during community outreach
- 1 Shared mobility display event at Manchester Center
Community Details
The project focused on Central Fresno, specifically across 3 census tracts that encompass Southern Blackstone Avenue. The communities within this proposed area are severely impacted by poor air quality, poverty, unemployment, and a lack of affordable housing. The community is predominantly Hispanic, with between 51% to 68% across the 3 census tracts. Prior surveys have shown a preference for carshare and vanpool services to provide greater connection for residents to medical facilities and shopping centers located in north Fresno. Residents have noted a desire for safe walking and biking opportunities along the Blackstone corridor that can link the vehicle sharing and bus rapid transit (BRT) services.
Partners
Grantee
Project Partners
Fresno State Transportation Institute