About
CMEA is a free peer-to-peer network connecting organizations, municipalities, transit agencies, and mobility providers across California. We provide resources, tools, and collaboration opportunities to help communities plan, implement, and grow shared mobility projects that advance equity, clean air, and climate goals.
Built on findings from the SB 350 Barrier Study and direct input from project implementers, CMEA focuses on capacity building and knowledge sharing, supporting mobility projects from planning through operations. As our community of practice grows, we continue to evolve alongside it, championing policy solutions that drive clean mobility adoption statewide.
CMEA is administered and coordinated by the Shared Use Mobility Center, CALSTART, emergent labs, and Hearquist Strategies.
Interested in more information or learning how to join? Contact us here.
Mission
CMEA’s mission is to foster a collaborative community of clean mobility practitioners who learn from one another, share experiences, and strengthen efforts to address transportation gaps in their communities.
What We Do
CMEA supports access to shared mobility, which is transportation services and resources shared among users rather than relying on a personal vehicle. Shared mobility connects people through a range of options that move more people with fewer vehicles, cut pollution, and increase access for communities that are underserved by traditional transit options.
Goals
Support mobility equity project implementation by creating a space for participants to share strategies, address common barriers, and access capacity-building resources.
Build a community of practice that connects clean mobility practitioners to collaborate, exchange ideas, and develop innovative, community-driven solutions.
Inform and advance policy by elevating community needs and identifying responsive approaches that support the State’s climate, air quality, and equity goals.
Membership
CMEA members include entities that are:
- Working on or interested in clean mobility projects, including planning, capacity building, or transportation needs assessments.
- Implementing or interested in incorporating mobility equity and justice into projects.
- Interested in participating in networking opportunities, including biannual meetings, trainings, and working groups.
About California Air Resources Board Shared Mobility Programs
CMEA’s membership welcomes many interested parties looking to advance access to shared mobility. Grantees of the California Air Resources Board’s sustainable transportation and shared mobility programs are automatically enrolled as members. Learn more about these programs below.
Planning and Capacity Building (PCB)
Helps low-income and disadvantaged communities understand their own transportation needs and build the capacity to plan and implement locally-driven clean mobility projects.
Clean Mobility Options (CMO)
Provides grants for clean, shared transportation solutions in low-income and disadvantaged communities — including shuttles, bikeshare, and carshare.
Sustainable Community-Based Transportation Equity Investments (STEP)
Supports the transportation needs (other than vehicle ownership) of low-income residents and those living in low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities.
Clean Mobility in Schools (CMIS)
Community-led grants for zero-emission vehicles, charging infrastructure, active transportation, and workforce training at schools in low-income communities.