First Mile/Last Mile Transportation Solutions in Unincorporated San Diego County

Project Contact: Hugo Salgado | hugo.salgado@sdcounty.ca.gov | (619) 936-8603

Overview

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The County of San Diego (County) is preparing the Planning for First Mile/Last Mile (FM/LM) Transportation Solutions in Unincorporated San Diego County Villages Project which is designed to explore ways that the County can support the expansion of cleaner, non-automotive mobility options and help residents connect to public transit where it currently exists. It also seeks to facilitate short local trips to key community destinations in areas with limited or no public transportation. FM/LM services may include microtransit (such as on-demand vans or shuttles), neighborhood electric vehicles, bike and scooter share programs, and improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The project will include an evaluation of existing transportation services, identification of gaps in services and community needs, and result in an implementation roadmap that will help County staff and the public identify and prioritize mobility options that respond to the community.

Background

This initiative supports implementation of Climate Action Plan Actions T-6.2b and T 6.3, which focuses on expanding FM/LM transportation options and reducing VMT by 7 percent in the unincorporated area by 2030. On road fossil fuel vehicles are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the County, representing about 45 percent of total communitywide emissions. Reducing VMT and shifting to alternative transportation modes are therefore critical to meeting climate goals.

Planning & Development Services received funding for this project through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Fiscal Year 2025–26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program. The project will evaluate mobility needs across all unincorporated Villages and result in an overview of transportation services and Implementation Plan for County staff and the public to prioritize FM/LM transportation services for future implementation.

Provide Input

Your participation is invaluable! Our effort includes input and collaboration from different groups including small businesses, community leaders and alliances, nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and the public, to ensure the final product reflects community‑defined priorities and integrates equity‑focused transportation solutions. To provide feedback and submit comments on the program, please contact Program Manager, Hugo Salgado via email at hugo.salgado@sdcounty.ca.gov or by phone at (619) 936-8603. An interactive public participation web page is coming soon. Stay tuned...!

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