Transportation Equity
The hub focused on an underserved, low-density neighborhood where transportation options were limited, connecting residents with cleaner shared mobility options.
Project Impact and Innovation
Green Tech Zero Emission Mobility Hub
Designed around mobility, access, and upward opportunity
Project Summary
The Green Tech Zero Emission Mobility Hub was designed for an underserved, low-density suburban neighborhood where transportation options are limited. Its mission was to foster transportation equity, promote clean energy, and provide access to green job training.
Services
Aura Planning was hired as Program Manager for the Green Tech Zero Emission Mobility Hub, covering two services: funding strategy and grant development, and owner's advisory for grant-funded construction. The work included designing the hub, securing and managing funds, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting community engagement, and developing community-based carshare and rideshare programs.
Funding AgencySMAQMD, SMUD, California Air Resources Board, and Office of Assemblymember Kevin McCarty
LocationDel Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA
Project Period2020 - 2023
Project Focus AreasClean Transportation, Equity-Centered Design, Clean Energy
Clean Energy Access
TECHub paired mobility services with charging, community education, and practical exposure to zero-emission transportation.
Upward Mobility
The project connected clean transportation infrastructure with access to green job training and community-based learning opportunities.
Project period
Implementation window listed in the project record.
Neighborhood served
Focused on Del Paso Heights in Sacramento.
Services
Funding Strategy and Grant Development and Owner's Advisory for Grant-Funded Construction.
Project partners
Public, utility, community, and implementation partners supported the hub.
Green Tech Zero Emission Mobility Hub
A Transportation Equity Community Hub designed to expand clean mobility, community access, and workforce pathways in Del Paso Heights.
- Funding Agency
- Project Budget
- $1.8M
- Project Lead
- Project Partners
- Location
- Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA
- Project Period
- 2020 - 2023
- Project Focus Areas
- Services
Project Summary
A new model for community-centered clean mobility
The Green Tech Zero Emission Mobility Hub was designed for an underserved, low-density suburban neighborhood where transportation options are limited. Its mission was to foster transportation equity, promote clean energy, and provide access to green job training.
The result is an E-Mobility Hub concept created by Aura Planning called TECHub, or Transportation Equity Community Hub. The concept connects clean mobility options with community awareness, education, and workforce opportunity.
Scope of Work and Service
Program management from concept through community implementation
Aura Planning was hired as Program Manager for the Green Tech Zero Emission Mobility Hub, covering two services: funding strategy and grant development, and owner's advisory for grant-funded construction. The work included designing the hub, securing and managing funds, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting community engagement, and developing community-based carshare and rideshare programs.
The hub brought together public agencies, utility partners, local government, and implementation partners to support a neighborhood-centered clean mobility model.
- Hub design and implementation planning
- Funding support and project management
- Regulatory compliance coordination
- Community engagement and neighborhood input
- Community-based carshare and rideshare program development
Project Impact and Innovation
Designed around mobility, access, and upward opportunity
Transportation Equity
The hub focused on an underserved, low-density neighborhood where transportation options were limited, connecting residents with cleaner shared mobility options.
Clean Energy Access
TECHub paired mobility services with charging, community education, and practical exposure to zero-emission transportation.
Upward Mobility
The project connected clean transportation infrastructure with access to green job training and community-based learning opportunities.
Project period
Implementation window listed in the project record.
Neighborhood served
Focused on Del Paso Heights in Sacramento.
Services
Funding Strategy and Grant Development and Owner's Advisory for Grant-Funded Construction.
Project partners
Public, utility, community, and implementation partners supported the hub.
Gallery & Multimedia
TECHub concept rendering
Kiosk, VR job training, free WiFi, and charging area
Carshare and rideshare area at the Green Tech Hub
Green Tech Hub site at Del Paso Heights
Opening ceremony
Sacramento Public Library bookmobile connection
