Kern Council of Government's (COG) Clean Mobility Options Needs Assessment
Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program
Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Kern Council of Governments | Kern COG’s Clean Mobilities Options Needs Assessment
Project Details
Kern Council of Governments' (Kern COG) needs assessment’s grant term ran from November 2020 to August 2021. The assessment involved a variety of meetings, local events, bilingual surveys, and digital communication strategies, such as social media campaigns, Facebook groups, and advertising, to engage community members. Kern COG worked with Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc. to perform the needs assessment, paying particular attention to the areas with the greatest need for clean mobility.
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Project Outcomes
Funding Details
Voucher Total: $49,924
Community Engagement Activities
- 200+ Survey responses
- 3-4 Meetings
- 5-6 Local events
Community Details
Kern County is one of the fastest growing counties in California with a population of 917,600. The County covers the southern end of the Central Valley, the Sierras, and a portion of the Antelope Valley, encompassing 8,200 miles. The project focused on the 13 disadvantaged communities within Kern County, as well as the members of the Tejon Tribe and Tubatulabal Tribe. Within the project area, 52.8% of the population is Hispanic and 25% identify as non-white. The disadvantaged communities are in considerably worse socioeconomic conditions than the county-wide average. The rural, outlying areas of Kern County often require long travel distances through areas with low-density development. The lack of regional transportation options limits residents' access to healthcare, groceries, childcare, and jobs.
Partners
Grantee
Project Partners
Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc.