Western Riverside Council of Governments – Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program
Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Western Riverside Council of Governments | WRCOG – Community Transportation Needs Assessment
Project Details
Western Riverside Council of Governments' (WRCOG) needs assessment's grant term ran from December 2020 to December 2021. The project was designed to focus 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. The assessment comprised two components: a transportation access data analysis and community outreach events. WRCOG used a survey tool and various data collection methods, including digital and social media, virtual workshops, focus groups, phone surveys, and one-on-one interviews to engage and conduct outreach to community members. Results from the community outreach events and transportation access data analysis helped identify the needs, transportation options, choices, and preferences of community members.
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Project Outcomes
Funding Details
Voucher Total: $48,600
Community Engagement Activities
- 3 Virtual community workshops via Zoom with Spanish interpreter
- 4 Focus group meetings with local stakeholders and community organizations
- Dozens of one-on-one interviews with residents and community leaders
- 4,000+ direct mailers sent to project area residents to advertise the survey and community workshops
- 25 Resident gift card raffle for survey completion
- 1 ArcGIS Story Map Journal showcasing project details
Community Details
The project focused on the low-income and disadvantaged communities in the City of Corona, The City of Moreno Valley, and the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County. These areas are generally suburban, less urbanized, and less densely populated. Participants included residents within the project area with an intentional focus on priority population groups, for example, households with incomes between $6,500 - $45,000, dual and single-parent households, undocumented community members, and first-time college students.
Partners
Grantee
Western Riverside Council of Governments
Project Partner
EViaShare