Regional Mobility Hub Plan

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) received a Regional Early Action Planning  Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development in December 2023. This funding supported the development of the Regional Mobility Hub Plan, a bold initiative led by SJCOG to create a connected network of mobility hubs that provide clean, affordable, and convenient travel options across the county. With a county population expected to reach 1 million within 30 years , mobility hubs will play a key role in reducing reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, improving transit access, and supporting healthier communities.

What is a Mobility Hub?SJ Mobility Hub Suitability Report Cover Page

A mobility hub is a physical space where multiple transportation options — buses, rail, bike share, car share, electric vehicle (EV) charging, walking paths, and real-time transit information — come together in one accessible and efficient location. These hubs are designed to make it easier to travel without a personal vehicle, especially for short and medium trips.

There are three types of mobility hubs planned for San Joaquin County:

  • Regional Commuter Hubs: Transit centers connecting riders to long-distance travel, such as the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE).
  • Downtown Hubs: Located in business districts and designed to support walking, biking, and curbside transit.
  • Community Hubs: Neighborhood-level facilities located near parks, shopping centers, and community services.

The Development of the Mobility Hub Plan

The project was comprised of a planning and implementation phase that included a project advisory group, research and extensive community outreach. The project resulted in the following documents:

Planning Phase:

  1. Regional Mobility Hub Suitability Report: Identified priority neighborhoods based on factors such as transportation infrastructure, housing and job densities, environmental, and socioeconomic conditions to ensure hubs serve the communities most in need.
  2. San Joaquin Regional Mobility Hub Plan: The plan outlined the process of identifying suitable locations for mobility hubs and outlined implementation strategies to support future hub development in the future.

Implementation Phase:

  1. Regional Mobility Hub Action Plan: Identifies concept level site plans and provides sketch renderings for mobility hubs at three sites. They were evaluated as part of a pilot demonstration project to test and showcase how a mobility hub can benefit a community in our region. The City of Tracy Transit Station was selected as the preferred site of the three for that showcase.  

About Tracy Transit Station Mobility Hub

As a reTracy Transit Center Hub Plan (2)gional commuter hub, SJCOG selected the Tracy Transit Station as the site of the first mobility hub demonstration project. Based on extensive community outreach and technical analysis, this site scored high in mobility hub suitability due to its proximity to housing, retail, and regional transit, including access to future ACE rail service.

Planned upgrades for the Tracy Transit Station include (see site plan):

  • Enhanced first and last-mile connections through bike and pedestrian improvements.
  • New EV charging stations and designated rideshare zones.
  • Shelters, seating, and real-time travel displays.
  • Signs and features such as shaded areas and public art.
  • Integration with future universal payment systems for seamless transfers.

*A site plan is a detailed drawing that shows the layout of existing and proposed features and amenities for a given area.

Image of the estimated implementation tasks and timeline

Future Mobility Hub Network

In total, the plan identifies 42 high-priority hub locations throughout the county. These sites were selected using a robust Mobility Hub Suitability Tool that measured proximity to housing, jobs, transit, and equity indicators.

Explore where these mobility hubs are planned and how they will support a more connected future by visiting the interactive map.

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