Study Overview

The feasibility study will examine how a mobility hub could support the Reconnecting Pasadena 710 Vision Plan and the transition from freeway connections to local streets. It will assess potential sites, services, and amenities; connections to nearby developments; and strategies to manage traffic, parking, and passenger pickup and drop-off.

The study will also identify potential funding sources, partner responsibilities, and options for long-term operation and maintenance. Findings will help determine whether and how a mobility hub could move forward.

What is a Mobility Hub?  

A mobility hub is a connecting point for mobility and access between the regional and local transportation network that provides choices to meet myriad transportation needs across the modal spectrum, including:

• Fixed-Guideway/Rail - including light rail, commuter rail, and regional passenger rail.
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)/Bus - including regional routes, local routes, commuter routes, and shuttle routes.
• Active Transportation – including strong bike and pedestrian connections, bike parking (racks and secure lockers) and bike repair facilities.
• Micro-transit/Transportation Network Companies (TNC) – including designated curb space for ride sourcing/transportation network companies (TNCs)/taxis.
• Automobile – including park and ride facilities, drop off/pick up areas, ridesharing services, short-term car rentals, and EV charging stations.
• Goods Services – including delivery lockers; drop-off areas.
• General Design & Services including:
  • Public art
  • Local history
  • Public gathering spaces/ programming
  • Commuter-oriented retail services (i.e., dry cleaners; sundries; food; etc.)
  • Wi-Fi hotspots

Typically, Mobility Hubs, like intermodal transit stations, incorporate design elements to facilitate transfer between different modes, prioritizing user comfort, safety, convenience, and ease of use. At their best, mobility hubs arrange services and facilities in proportion to expected demand and can be optimized for movement while integrated into a variety of active uses and programs.

*Example Components of a Mobility Hub, from SCAG Mobility Hub Design and Implementation Guide, February, 2025

*Reconnecting Pasadena Vision Plan of activated place and redevelopment lining Colorado Blvd. conceptual design (by City of Pasadena)

Historically, in the Los Angeles region, “hubs” are anchored by regional bus or rail service, or a major destination, employer or institutional user facilitating first and last mile travel to local destinations. In this way, while sharing a common purpose around transportation, “hubs” differ significantly in their modal emphasis, scale, services, amenities, and public features. In looking toward mobility hubs of the future, the mix of mobility, uses, services and attractions can shape the adjacent local area and subregion.

A key design feature of a mobility hub should be ‘flexibility’ to evolve with the changing mobility needs of the community, especially during this period of shift in transportation from single occupancy vehicles to multiple modes and options. These transportation spaces need to include programming like cafes and retail spaces that provide goods / services for those using the hub for local or regional mobility services.

*Informational video by SacramentoAreaCOG

Project Area Map

Study Area
 

The proposed Project Site for a “mobility hub” is at/or beyond the northern end of the relinquishment area between Walnut and Union Streets. This was identified as a potential opportunity for a “gateway” location in the 710 Stub area.                         

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