MobilityHubs_poly_scag

The purpose of this dataset is to display and include the final results of SCAG's Mobility Hubs research and the prioritized locations that emerged from that project. The locations selected fit the criteria for existing and future mobility hubs.SCAG’s mobility hubs strategy identifies mobility hub locations across the region and establishes a recommended baseline for a mobility hubs network. The data-driven methodology for screening and prioritizing mobility hubs analyzed a set of baseline network criteria using GIS analysis to determine candidate mobility hub’s locations based on proximity or inclusion within a zone. To divide the entire region into consistent land areas, counties were split into equally sized grid tiles with areas of a quarter mile by a quarter mile. The methodology established transit/rail stops as a baseline criterion, ensuring only locations containing at least one major stop were further evaluated. Other screening criteria included park and ride locations, proximity to major institutions such as sport venues, universities, and overlap with Priority Equity Communities. The screening process resulted in the identification of more than 700 potential mobility hub locations, which provided the baseline for a potential regional network. These mobility hub locations were then categorized by typology. In developing typologies, SCAG considered land use densities, transportation characteristics, and future population and employment growth. A total of six typologies were developed including: Downtown Hubs, Urban Hubs, Emerging Urban Hubs, Suburban and Rural Hubs, Equity Hubs, and Institutional Hubs. The expansive list of screened mobility hubs was then subjected to prioritization based on the following weighted criteria: transit access and connectivity, climate action, and equitable mobility. The prioritization process resulted in a halving of the prior list, to a total of 346 mobility hubs. Each of the mobility hub types has designated land uses based on definitions as well as transportation features. In addition to existing land use and transportation characteristics, each hub type includes a list of elements that are highly recommended, recommended, or not applicable (e.g., electric vehicle charging, bike share, etc.). It is important to note that design and access elements can vary significantly based on topography, property lines, and other local context factors.Data was gathered from Caltrans Park and Ride data, LA Metro boardings/alightings and bikeshare, and Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD). SCAG specific data included bike routes, livable corridors, microtransit service zones, SPZs 2016 and 2045, EV charging zones, airports, job centers, and Priority Equity Communities. Mobility hub identification was conducted in 2024.SCAG Mobility Hub TypesLegendMobility Hub Types Downtown HubsDowntown hubs are located in areas that have the highest employment and residential densities with a variety of high-capacity transportation and other mobility options that are easily accessible. They are located in walkable, bike-friendly areas and serve as commercial and cultural activity centers.Urban HubsUrban Hubs are located in areas that have moderate to high employment and residential densities. They contain a rich mix of high-capacity transit, frequent bus service, and access to bikeshare, carshare, and other mobility options. The built environment is walkable and bike-friendly.Emerging Urban HubsEmerging Urban Hubs have low to moderate employment and residential densities with access to high-capacity transit and local bus service, as well as limited share mobility services. These are smaller communities with low to moderate economic activity.Suburban & Rural HubsSuburban Hubs are located in areas that have land uses with relatively low employment and residential densities, and medium population and/or employment numbers today or in the future. These communities may be within driving distance to commuter rail, park-n-ride lots, local bus routes, and carshare. Rural Hubs may have rideshare or vanpool.Equity HubsEquity Hubs are located in moderate to high residential density areas which are communities of concern, and which may find elevated benefits from reliable transit service, bus routes, or shared mobility.Institutional HubsInstitutional Hub Institutional Hubs are large trip generators including universities, hospitals, stadiums, airports, and employer campuses. They may be located in a variety of environments including areas with high-capacity transit service and local bus routes. They tend to be removed from other high-intensity uses and can be challenging to access.