California Air Resources Board

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Researched, authored, and published by: Transportation Sustainability Research Center (UC Berkeley)

Project cost: $1,500,000

Focus area: Implementation

Status: Completed

Purpose

To evaluate CARB’s clean mobility pilot projects, identify lessons learned, and develop policy recommendations on successful clean transportation project elements to inform future transportation equity funding.

Final Report

Findings and Lessons Learned from an Evaluation of the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) and the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Programs (published 2025)

Key Findings

• Mobility projects reduced emissions and improved transportation access; in one project users reported 88% faster travel times & 67% expanded travel ranges.
• EV carsharing requires on-boarding and driver training for a positive user experience.
• Cross-cutting findings to streamline delivery of grant programs, administration, and community impacts.
• Community partnerships necessary for building trust among stakeholders and reaching underserved communities.