Community input played a critical role in shaping the Coachella Valley Regional VMT Study. Throughout the process, residents, stakeholders, agencies, and community-based organizations provided valuable feedback that informed study findings and recommendations.
Engagement activities were conducted at key milestones to gather input on transportation challenges, mobility priorities, and potential VMT reduction strategies.
Community Workshop #1 – March 20, 2025
Community Workshop #2 – June 25, 2025
Community Workshop #3 – October 2, 2025
Workshop slides and recordings can be found in the website’s “Resources” tab.
Pop-Up Events
Ride of Silence 2025
May 21st, 2025
Blythe – Needles Lodge No. 473 Summer Ice Cream Social
June 14th, 2025
City of Coachella Independence Day Celebration
July 3rd, 2025
City of Indio Independence Day Bash
July 4th, 2025
City of Desert Hot Springs Fireworks Spectacular
July 5th, 2025
¡Viva Indio! - Downtown Indio
September 13, 2025
DRD Chili Cook Off – Indio Hills Community Center
September 13, 2025
National Night Out 2025 - Rancho Mirage Community Park
October 4, 2025
Local community-based organizations led outreach efforts at the following locations and events, helping connect with community members in familiar and trusted spaces:
Indio - Swap Meet
February 18th, 2026
Coachella - Las Casas Apartments
February 24th, 2026
Mecca - Paseo III Apartments
February 26th, 2026
Coachella - Veteran Memorial Park (Day of the Young Child)
March 7th, 2026
Feedback Activity
Community Survey (January 13, 2025, to April 28, 2025): Focused on how you get around and how we can reduce driving while meeting community needs.
Interactive Mapping Activity (June 14, 2025, to September 1, 2025): Focused on knowing your priorities for local transportation projects that can reduce VMT – like new bike lanes, enhanced transit service, and safer walking routes!
Although the activity is now closed, you can still view the comments and ideas shared by participants .
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