Developing multimodal mobility hubs co-locates multiple non-Single Occupancy Vehicle transportation options such as bicycle amenities, shared micromobility, park and ride, and curbside access, to facilitate seamless travel transitions which makes using transit and other non-single occupancy vehicle modes of transportation more convenient.
Mobility hubs can increase accessibility to transit, walking, biking, ridesharing, bike sharing, and carpooling. When coordinated, mobility hubs can offer convenient mobility alternative to private vehicles, reducing VMT.
For more details, see Victoria Transport Policy Institute – Mobility Hubs for VMT reduction quantification.
Mobility hubs promote transportation equity by integrating multiple travel options in one accessible location. Locating hubs in underserved areas can improve mobility for residents without personal vehicles. Ensuring that hubs are designed for universal access, including safe crossings, shade, real-time info, and multilingual signage, helps reduce barriers for low-income and disabled riders.
Mobility hubs require initial capital funding for transit facilities, shelters, lighting, bicycle and scooter facilities, signage, passenger information, and other amenities, as well as ongoing operations and maintenance. Potential funding sources include the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grants, Federal Transit Administration programs, Reconnecting Communities, Statewide Active Transportation Program, and other transit and active transportation funding sources. Development partnerships can also contribute improvements where mobility hubs are integrated into new mixed-use, residential, or employment projects.
The Ceres Multimodal Hub is the strongest Stanislaus-specific example for this strategy. StanRTA initiated the project following its Comprehensive Operational Analysis, which identified a Ceres mobility hub as a priority investment. The proposed facility includes 6–8 bus bays, passenger shelters, a transit center, bicycle and scooter facilities, bicycle lockers, and first-/last-mile connections.
The Modesto Transit Center already functions as the central hub of StanRTA’s transit system, with numerous routes beginning or connecting there. StanRTA’s planning has also envisioned the Transit Center area as a mixed-use, transit-focused node with housing, employment, shopping, entertainment, and convenient transit access.
