SacRT Mobility Hub Implementation Plan

Organization: WALKSacramento DBA Civic Thread

Funding Request: $500,000

Project Summary

Civic Thread, in collaboration with SacRT and SMAQMD, is set to create a SacRT Mobility Hub Implementation Plan aimed at pinpointing particular SacRT locations to be integrated into the region’s network of 52 Mobility Hubs. The selection of these hubs will be informed by the needs and priorities of each community, collected through fair community engagement efforts. This initiative will encompass various elements, including improvements in active transportation access and safety, first/last mile solutions, e-mobility options, community shuttles, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Project Descriptions and Transportation Equity

SacRT is assessing its services and future direction over the next 25 years, focusing on its Park & Ride properties. The plan aims to enhance investment decisions, public benefits, land use, and utility constraints while promoting equitable access to active transportation, EV charging, and shared mobility options.The initiative will identify community transportation needs through a comprehensive review and improvement matrix for selected Mobility Hubs, incorporating community feedback on active transportation capacity and services. It emphasizes regional collaboration to support health, housing, education, and economic development, engaging local businesses and organizations.To build community capacity, the study will address barriers to active transportation and EV adoption, particularly for low-income households, using equitable engagement strategies.

Community Benefit

The project focuses on areas within a half-mile radius of SacRT light rail stations in Sacramento, where about 89% of the community is classified as disadvantaged or low-income. Currently, 70% of residents commute by driving alone, highlighting the need for improved transportation options. The Sacramento region faces significant challenges, including poor air quality and high emissions from vehicles, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities.The Air District plans to establish 52 Mobility Hubs to better serve BIPOC, low-income residents, youth, seniors, and those with limited English proficiency, aiming to enhance access to active transportation and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The study will assess barriers and benefits to adopting these transportation modes and will use equitable engagement strategies to align Mobility Hub designs with community needs.

Partnerships and Structure

The partnership for the project will be led by Civic Thread, with SacRT as a sub-applicant and community partners including SMAQMD and SMUD. Additional community-based organizations (CBOs) may be involved later.

Roles include:

1. Civic Thread: As the lead applicant, it will coordinate the project, secure funding, develop the study plan, and ensure community engagement and needs are prioritized.

2. SacRT: Responsible for design guidance, collaborating on the study plan, and implementing construction, SacRT operates the majority of transit services in the region.

3. SMAQMD: The air quality district will offer technical assistance and guidance on establishing 52 mobility hubs focused on air quality and sustainability.

4. SMUD: The local utility will assist in establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the mobility hubs.