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 administering the Planning for First Mile/Last Mile (FM/LM) Transportation Solutions in Unincorporated San Diego County Villages Project to evaluate existing mobility needs and identify service gaps and transportation challenges. The project will recommend prioritized, locally tailored FM/LM solutions that improve how people can get around using different types of transportation, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and enhance equitable access to essential services. The project is managed by the County and implemented by the consulting firm Dudek.

Background

This effort supports implementation of Climate Action Plan Action T‑6.3, which aims to expand FM/LM transportation options and reduce 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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