DATE:
August 27, 2025
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROJECT: PLANNING FOR FIRST AND LAST MILE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS IN UNINCORPORATED SAN DIEGO COUNTY VILLAGES AND CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On September 11, 2024 (6), the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted the 2024 Climate Action Plan (CAP), which establishes actions the County will take to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2045 and achieve a goal of net zero emissions by 2045. The CAP directs the County to increase access to first and last mile transportation services and connections (e.g., neighborhood electric vehicles, microtransit, bike/scooter-share) to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) within the unincorporated area. These services help residents connect to public transit where it exists and support short, local trips to community destinations, particularly in areas without transit service.
On July 1, 2025, the County received notification of a successful application for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The $300,000 grant will support implementing the CAP through a planning effort titled Planning for First and Last Mile Transportation Solutions in Unincorporated San Diego County Villages. The project will begin in November 2025 and continue for the duration of the grant program, which concludes in June 2028. It will assess mobility needs and travel barriers across the unincorporated Villages and develop locally tailored strategies to plan, scale, and prioritize first and last mile transportation services. The project will serve as a foundation for future implementation by informing capital improvement planning, guidin...
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