Southern Region Projects in Action
Below are summaries of California Air Resources Board (CARB) funded community-specific projects in the southern region. There are 5 different categories of funded projects highlighted on this page: Regional Clean Mobility Pilot Projects, Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilots (CMO), Sustainable Transportation Equity Projects (STEP), Clean Mobility in Schools Projects (CMiS), and Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects. View Regional Map
(Counties include: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura)
Regional Clean Mobility Pilot Projects
| Project Name/Grantee | Project Details |
|---|---|
L.A. City Carsharing Pilot Project
Grantee: | Implementation of a carsharing and e-bike sharing pilot, known as BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility, that includes the construction and installation of 100 carshare stations with 500 charge ports and operation of an EV carshare program with 300 EVs and 500 e-bikes in disadvantaged communities within Los Angeles. Location: Los Angeles Grant Amount: $4,669,343 Resource Contribution: $26,524,394 Project Participant Demographic Information: 40% White, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 15% Black/African American, 13% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 3% Other Over 56% at/below $35,000 Annual Household Income (AHHI) and over 82% at/below $75,000 AHHI |
Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilots (CMO)
| Project Name/Grantee | Project Details |
|---|---|
El Monte & South El Monte Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Engagement and empowerment of residents of the project area to meaningfully participate in the needs assessment process using a multi-pronged, multi-lingual approach. Through this approach, ActiveSGV collected 314 surveys and met with 49 community members individually and in groups. Location: El Monte and South El Monte in Los Angeles County Grant Amount: $50,000 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: El Monte: 70% Hispanic/Latino, 24% Asian, 4% White, 1% Black/African American, and 1% Other South El Monte: 81% Hispanic/Latino, 15% Asian, 2% White, 1% Black/African American, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $51,931 |
Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley Community Transportation Needs
Grantee: | Engagement and outreach to the community groups and members using a variety of data collection techniques, such as one-on-one & group phone interviews, paper surveys, and a phone-in hotline. One of the workshops included a demonstration event where community members could interact with and learn more about EVs and e-bikes. Location: Big Pine Indian Reservation in Inyo County Grant Amount: $50,000 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: Approximately 500 tribal members |
Oxnard Clean Mobility Options Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Collection of a variety of data such as the location of jobs, an analysis of the bicycle network, cost comparisons of transit, and data on service delays or unavailability from Gold Coast Transit District. The community engagement component will include a mix of recurring and one-time events, like pop-up bike repair services, remote listening sessions, house visits, outdoor engagement, and one-on-one discussions. Location: Oxnard in Ventura County Grant Amount: $49,804 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 83% Hispanic/Latino, 8% White, 4% Asian, 3% Black/African American, and 2% Other Median Household Income: $63,075 |
Pomona Moves Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Engagement with community groups and community members using a variety of geospatial maps, surveys, ethnographic interviews, and public meetings to addressing concerns around the dependence on transportation by private vehicles, the cost of that transportation, and the community’s preference for a clean mobility initiative. Location: Pomona in Los Angeles County Grant Amount: $50,000 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 71% Hispanic/Latino, 11% White, 11% Asian, 6% Black/African American, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $54,962 |
Transportation Options in Spring Valley and La Presa: Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Engagement with community members in 2 affordable housing developments, as well as the communities at-large, to understand how residents travel within the Spring Valley and La Presa communities and what challenges they face when doing so. Location: Spring Valley in San Diego County Grant Amount: $49,515 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 46% Hispanic/Latino, 25% White, 12% Asian, 11% Black/African American, and 6% Other Median Household Income: $61,830 |
Manzanita Mobility Project Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Engagement and outreach with community groups and community members using of a variety of culturally appropriate methods, such as community events, in-person or one-on-one interviews, and educational forums, and sessions with tribal leaders to collect information about travel needs. Location: Manzanita Reservation in San Diego County Grant Amount: $50,000 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: Approximately 140 tribal members |
Riverside Community College District – Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Data analysis of transportation access and stakeholder outreach designed to understand the mobility behaviors, patterns and trends of students, faculty and staff living within low-income or disadvantaged communities with the highest burden from air pollution. Location: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College, Norco College in Riverside County Grant Amount: $49,530 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 63% Hispanic/Latino, 18% White, 9% Asian, 8% Black/African American, and 3% Other Median Household Income: $49,267 |
Mecca Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Engagement and outreach to community groups and community members using a variety of surveys, meetings, interviews, forums, and multilingual educational materials. LEAP Institute will work with local community-based organizations including, but not limited to, Comite Civico del Valle Inc. and local churches. Location: Mecca in Riverside County Grant Amount: $50,000 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 99% Hispanic/Latino and 1% Other Median Household Income: $24,956 |
Chollas View and Ocean View Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Engagement and outreach to community groups and community members using a variety of resident surveys and social media tools. Participants included residents, businesses, or other stakeholders who may benefit or be affected by a new clean mobility service in the community, with a particular focus on the disadvantaged communities of Las Chollas View and Ocean View. Location: Chollas View and Ocean View in San Diego County Grant Amount: $18,750 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 44% White, 35% Hispanic/Latino, 13% Asian, 6% Black/African American, and 2% Other Median Household Income: $41,387 |
WRCOG – Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Grantee: | Engagement and outreach to community members using various data collection methods, including digital and social media, virtual workshops, focus groups, phone surveys and other means, and conducting a transportation access data analysis focusing specifically on the mobility needs and options in certain areas of the Western Riverside Subregion that: (1) experience the highest burden from air pollutants and (2) are positioned to benefit the most from clean transportation solutions. Location: Moreno Valley, Corona, San Jacinto in Riverside County Grant Amount: $48,600 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 66% Hispanic/Latino, 17% White, 9% Black/African American, 4% Asian, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $49,401 |
Cahuilla Clean Mobility Project
Grantee: | Implementation of Cahuilla’s first zero-emission carsharing program, which will provide residents with 6 electric plug-in vehicles. Cahuilla’s geographical area creates challenges to accessing essential goods like medical services, education, and religious and cultural gatherings. Location: Cahuilla Band of Indians Reservation, Anza in Riverside County Grant Amount: $1,000,000 Resource Contribution: $401,350 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Approximately 400 tribal members |
Grantee: | Launch of an on-demand community shuttle service in northwest Chula Vista focused on the local senior community using four EVs, one of which will be ADA accessible. Location: Senior community in northwest Chula Vista in San Diego County Grant Amount: $997,833 Resource Contribution: $517,690 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 74% Hispanic/Latino, 15% White, 5% Asian, 3% Black/African American, and 3% Other Median Household Income: $43,63 |
Grantee: | Implementation of its first zero-emission shuttle program, the city’s Free Ride Around National City (FRANC) Program will provide a clean and safe travel option, improving quality of life by expanding affordable travel options while reducing pollution. Location: Downtown Transit Centers of National City in San Diego County Grant Amount: $999,996 Resource Contribution: $218,829 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 62% Hispanic/Latino, 18% Asian, 13% White, 5% Black/African American, and 2% Other Median Household Income: $39,762 |
Grantee: | Implementation of Rialto’s first zero-emission e-bike share program, which will provide low-income residents within city limits access to a fleet of shared electric bicycles. Location: Rialto in San Bernardino County Grant Amount: $1,000,000 Resource Contribution: $224,863 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 79% Hispanic/Latino, 12% White, 5% Black/African American, 3% Asian, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $52,548 |
Grantee: | Implementation of a one-way, last, and first-mile carshare solution allowing users to pick up and drop off hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at any one of seven StratosShare Parking Hubs. Location: Riverside Grant Amount: $1,000,000 Resource Contribution: $606,026 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 60% Hispanic/Latino, 22% White, 8% Asian, 6% Black/African American, and 4% Other Median Household Income: $48,467 |
SankofaCity: Zero Emissions Multimodal Transportation Ecosystem
Grantee: | Implementation of zero-cost, zero-emission, demand responsive shuttles and low-cost e-bike library rentals, via 3 EVs and 30 e-bikes, for Greater Leimert Park Village Crenshaw residents. |
Charging Forward: HACLA’s EV Lending Library for Economic Equity
Grantee: | Implementation of a “Vehicle Lending Library” program that will provide access to charging infrastructure and 13 EVs and for its Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency clients. Location: Los Angeles Grant Amount: $1,000,000 Resource Contribution: $530,674 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 66% Hispanic/Latino, 20% Black/African American, 6% White, 6% Asian, and 2% Other Median Household Income: $42,769 |
Grantee: | Implementation of the city of Calexico’s first zero-emission, microtransit program, powered by Via, which will provide seniors, low-income and youth populations with transportation using three plug-in hybrid EVs. Location: Calexico in Imperial County Grant Amount: $998,875 Resource Contribution: $985,010 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 97% Hispanic/Latino, 2% White, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $36,492 |
Zero Emissions Shared Mobility for Rancho San Pedro
Grantee: | Implementation of Rancho San Pedro affordable housing’s shared e-bike program. The service will provide low-income residents with four e-bike hubs. Location: Rancho San Pedro community in Los Angeles Grant Amount: $926,318 Resource Contribution: $162,509 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 63% Hispanic/Latino, 13% Black/African American, 12% Asian, 10% White, and 2% Other Median Household Income: $30,020 |
Grantee: | Implementation of Omnitrans’ first zero-emission, on-demand mobility service, which will provide flexible public transportation service in and around the Bloomington area using 3 plug-in hybrid vehicles. Location: Bloomington area of San Bernardino County Grant Amount: $1,000,000 Resource Contribution: $1,521,362 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 67% Hispanic/Latino, 15% White, 11% Black/African American, 4% Asian, and 3% Other Median Household Income: $52,023 |
South El Monte Electric Carshare Program
Grantee: | Providing residents with access to 4 EVs and 8 chargers24hours a day. The program will provide a clean, convenient, accessible, and affordable mobility solution to the whole community, with a significant emphasis to engage low-income individuals. Location: South El Monte Los Angeles County Grant Amount: $999,972 Resource Contribution: $304,008 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 81% Hispanic/Latino, 15% Asian, 2% White, 1% Black/African American, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $48,796 |
On-Demand Electric Vehicle Service for the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians’ Reservation
Grantee: | Launch of carshare program with eight EVs, four Level 2 charging stations and one Level 3 DC Fast Charger as part of an overall e-mobility solution for the community. Location: Coachella in the southern region of the reservation in San Bernardino County Grant Amount: $993,300 Resource Contribution: $85,200 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Not enough data |
Sustainable Transportation Equity Projects (STEP)
| Project Name/Grantee | Project Details | |
|---|---|---|
Center City Corridors: Equitable & Clean Transportation Options for All
Grantee: | Support for disadvantaged and disinvested community members to identify, evaluate, and prioritize transportation modes, routes, payment methods, and policies, incorporating equity and affordability for unbanked, unhoused, and other vulnerable groups. Location: Anaheim in Orange County Grant Amount: $200,000 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 67% Hispanic/Latino, 16% White, 12% Asian, 2% Black/African American, and 3% Other Median Household Income: $61,957 | |
SR-15 Transportation Equity & Affordable Housing Task Force
Grantee: | Engagement with the community in the next chapter of equitable and sustainable development for the SR-15 corridor, with a special focus on supporting the preservation and creation of affordable housing in this displacement vulnerable transit priority area. Location: City Heights in San Diego County Grant Amount: $199,248 Resource Contribution: N/A Demographics of Community Served by Project: 53% Hispanic/Latino, 25% White, 11% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other Median Household Income: $42,449 | |
Rush Street Corridor Enhancement Plan
Grantee: | Examination of traffic calming strategies, including, but not limited to, protected bike lanes, dedicated rapid transit lanes, smart bus stops, and ADA improvements. These improvements are necessary to increase pedestrian safety, augment the City’s existing bicycle network, and help improve public transit quality along Rush Street, all of which align with existing State and regional goals of reducing single-occupant motor vehicle trips and improving safety for all roadway users. Location: South El Monte in Los Angeles County Grant Amount: $205,108 Resource Contribution: $7,904 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 80% Hispanic/Latino, 16% Asian, 2% White, 1% Black/African American, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $65,584 | |
Grantee: | Development of Omnitrans ConnecTransit Plan, which will identify and prioritize clean transportation improvements that address hurdles to equity and access within the Omnitrans service area and that will reduce GHG emissions. Location: San Bernardino County Grant Amount: $230,500 Resource Contribution: $31,447 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 56% Hispanic/Latino, 25% White, 9% Asian, 7% Black/African American, and 3% Other Median Household Income: $66,025 | |
Isla Vista Community Mobility Plan
Grantee: | Development of an equity-based, community mobility plan for the low-income community of Isla Vista in Santa Barbara County. Location: Isla Vista in Santa Barbara County Grant Amount: $182,158 Resource Contribution: $29,928 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 53% White, 23% Hispanic/Latino, 15% Asian, 5% Black/African American, and 4% Other Median Household Income: $66,266 | |
Grantee: | Construction of the first set of Class II bike lanes in the city. A community-based tree planting project facilitated by TreePeople will provide 400 shade trees near pedestrian, bike, and transit corridors and engage residents directly with tree planting and tree care. Location: Commerce in Los Angeles County Grant Amount: $3,240,078 Resource Contribution: $866,962 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 95% Hispanic/Latino, 2% White, 1% Asian, 1% Black/African American, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $38,051 | |
South Los Angeles Universal Basic Mobility Pilot Program
Grantee: | Expansion of fare payment subsidies, integration of fare payment across existing and new transportation options, introduction of new shared mobility options for residents and workers, and expansion of electrification to advance Universal Basic Mobility for South LA residents. Location: South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County Grant Amount: $13,843,297 Resource Contribution: $7,942,050 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 49% Hispanic/Latino, 25% White, 16% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $59,785 |
Clean Mobility in Schools Projects
| Project Name/Grantee | Project Details |
|---|---|
Lincoln High School Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot
Grantee: | Creation of transformative, synergistic emissions reduction strategies for the Lincoln High School’s transportation options and positively impact the air quality in the area. The goal is to increase the visibility of and access to zero-emission transportation options by placing commercially available zero-emission technologies and supporting charging infrastructure in the school. Location: San Diego County Grant Amount: $9,775,349 Resource Contribution: $176,600 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 53% Hispanic/Latino, 22% White, 11% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 5% Other Median Household Income: $42,449 |
A Transformative Clean Mobility Pilot
Grantee: | Transformation of mobility at the school sites by adding 11 new zero-emission buses to the fleet, allowing the District to serve more students; develop a pilot, entrepreneurial clean mobility Career Technical Education curriculum; plan for more holistic, active transportation to ensure safety as well as improve congestion from pedestrians, bike share, and car share; add new motor pool vehicles and maintenance vehicles that run on battery or electric power to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on gasoline use; and enable onsite energy storage that ties into the District’s existing solar system so operational demand costs can be reduced long-term. Location: Los Angeles County Grant Amount: $9,847,660 Resource Contribution: $36,100 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 40% Hispanic/Latino, 34% White, 16% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 1% Other Median Household Income: $51,283 |
Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects
| Project Name/Grantee | Project Details |
|---|---|
Capture and Control System for Oil Tankers Project
Grantee: | Design, development, and safe demonstration of the capture and control system that reduces oxides of nitrogen (NOx), fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), reactive organic gases, toxic air contaminants, and diesel PM from both the auxiliary engines and boiler of oil tankers. Location: Port of Long Beach Grant Amount: $10,000,000 Resource Contribution: $3,349,000 Demographics of Community Surrounding Project: Long Beach: 43% Hispanic/Latino, 28% White, 13% Asian, 13% Black/African American, and 3% Other |
The Commercialization of POLB Off-Road Technology (C-PORT) Demonstration*
Grantee: | First ever grant funded zero-emission human-operated cargo-handling equipment demonstration at the Port of Long Beach. The C-PORT project included the deployment of 3 battery-electric top handlers, 1 battery-electric yard tractor, and all associated charging infrastructure at 2 terminals in the Port complex. Location: Port of Long Beach Grant Amount: $5,249,820 Resource Contribution: $2,532,266 Demographics of Community Surrounding Project: Long Beach: 43% Hispanic/Latino, 28% White, 13% Asian, 13% Black/African American, and 3% Other |
Demonstration of Zero-Emission Technologies for Freight Operations at Ports
Grantee: | Building and demonstration of an electric top loader with fuel cell range extension and wireless charging. This will promote future commercialization that will transform the industry while achieving greenhouse gas, criteria pollutant, and toxic emission reduction. Location: Port of Los Angeles Grant Amount: $6,508,543 Resource Contribution: $2,366,159 Demographics of Community Surrounding Project: Los Angeles: 48% Hispanic/Latino, 29% White, 12% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other |
Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Delivery Van Deployment
Grantee: | Building and demonstration of 15 fuel cell hybrid electric delivery vans, built in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy. Location: Ontario Grant Amount: $4,302,896 Resource Contribution: $4,969,429 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 70% Hispanic/Latino, 15% White, 6% Asian, 6% Black/African American, and 3% Other |
Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI)
Grantee: | Providing fleets with guidance and lessons learned to carry off a large scale 100 battery electric trucks and infrastructure deployment and enable more fleets to transition to zero-emission technologies. Location: Ontario and South El Monte Grant Amount: $16,019,316 Resource Contribution: $46,824,684 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Ontario: 70% Hispanic/Latino, 15% White, 6% Asian, 6% Black/African American, and 3% Other South El Monte: 81% Hispanic/Latino, 15% Asian, 2% White, 1% Black/African American, and 1% Other |
Grantee: | Demonstration of a total of 26 battery electric yard trucks and service trucks at 3 best in class freight facilities. 10 trucks are deployed at each of 2 BNSF Railway intermodal facilities: San Bernardino and Los Angeles. An additional 3 trucks are deployed at a new Daylight Transport facility in Fontana. Location: San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Fontana Grant Amount: $9,100,800 Resource Contribution: $10,216,172 Demographics of Community Served by Project: San Bernardino: 62% Hispanic/Latino, 14% White, 13% Black/African American, 4% Asian, and 7% Other Los Angeles: 48% Hispanic/Latino, 29% White, 12% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other Fontana: 69% Hispanic/Latino, 14% White, 8% Black/African American, 7% Asian, and 2% Other |
Multi-Source Green Omni Terminal Project
Grantee: | Demonstration of various prototype zero-emission cargo handling equipment, heavy duty vehicles, and an emissions capture system in a live terminal setting. Location: Port of Los Angeles Grant Amount: $14,510,400 Resource Contribution: $12,092,000 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Los Angeles: 48% Hispanic/Latino, 29% White, 12% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other |
Port of Los Angeles “Shore to Store” Project
Grantee: | Implementation of first phase in a long-term industry collaboration to scale a zero-emission framework for goods movement throughout California. 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 on road trucks have been developed through a collaboration between Kenworth Truck Company and Toyota Motor North America. Location: Port of Los Angeles Grant Amount: $41,122,260 Resource Contribution: $41,426,612 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Los Angeles: 48% Hispanic/Latino, 29% White, 12% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other |
Grantee: | Addition of 5 new fuel cell electric buses to their existing fleet of alternative-fueled buses, which also includes battery electric buses. Location: Coachella Valley Grant Amount: $12,586,791 Resource Contribution: $6,166,424 Demographics of Community Served by Project: 97% Hispanic/Latino, 2% White, and 1% Other |
Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Project
Grantee: | Creation of a zero-emission goods movement system from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to four freight handling facilities in disadvantaged communities. This project deploys pre-commercial and commercial zero emission technologies, including Class 8 battery electric trucks, charging infrastructure, data collection, maintenance training, sales and service support, outreach, and other operational support. Location: Port of Long Beach and Los Angeles Grant Amount: $44,839,686 Resource Contribution: $45,855,308 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Long Beach: 43% Hispanic/Latino, 28% White, 13% Asian, 13% Black/African American, and 3% Other Los Angeles: 48% Hispanic/Latino, 29% White, 12% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other |
Zero-Emission Beverage Handling and Distribution at Scale Project
Grantee: | Deployment of 21 BYD Class 8 Day Cab trucks and charging infrastructure in beverage handling and distribution services at 3 Anheuser-Bush distribution facilities in the Los Angeles region, and construct solar energy generation at 1 of the locations to offset energy demand from the chargers. Location: Los Angeles Region Grant Amount: $5,530,303 Resource Contribution: $5,795,866 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Los Angeles: 48% Hispanic/Latino, 29% White, 12% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other |
Zero Emissions for California Ports
Grantee: | Port terminal operators demonstrating that fuel cell powered, zero-emission yard trucks are a safe, reliable, and operationally preferable solution to meet the port’s clean air action plan. This project will deploy 2 hybrid fuel cell–electric yard trucks at the Port of Los Angeles. Location: Port of Los Angeles Grant Amount: $5,788,335 Resource Contribution: $6,017,078 Demographics of Community Served by Project: Los Angeles: 48% Hispanic/Latino, 29% White, 12% Asian, 9% Black/African American, and 2% Other |
*Projects have been completed