Ventura county countywide rideshare program to reduce congestion, increase mobility, and improve air quality through programs targeted at reducing SI

The Department of Transportation California (Caltrans) received a $657,162.86 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) on July 23, 2024. The grant funding supports the Ventura County Countywide Rideshare Program to reduce congestion, increase mobility, and improve air quality through programs targeting reduced single-occupant vehicle trips. Key program elements include outreach, management of a rideshare matching database, guaranteed ride services, and monitoring of the CalVans vanpool program.

Under a sub-award, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) will receive a portion of the grant funds to further implement the countywide rideshare initiatives. VCTC, as the regional transportation planning and coordination agency for Ventura County, will leverage the federal funding to support public transportation operations, infrastructure development, and transit services that complement the rideshare program's goals of reducing single-occupant vehicle use and improving air quality.

Project description

Ventura county countywide rideshare program to reduce congestion, increase mobility, and improve air quality through programs targeted at reducing single occupant vehicle trips as required by the congestion management program, including outreach, management of rideshare matching database, guaranteed ride, and monitoring of calvans vanpool program. Use toll credit (TC).