Advancing Clean Transportation and Infrastructure
Advancing clean transportation requires more than encouraging electric vehicle adoption — it requires building the infrastructure, partnerships, and systems that make clean mobility accessible and reliable for everyone.
Breathe Southern California (Breathe SoCal) works to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation by supporting the expansion of charging infrastructure, promoting equitable investment in underserved communities, and strengthening workforce pathways tied to clean mobility.
Building the Foundation for a Zero-Emission Future
Electric vehicles can only succeed when communities have access to safe, convenient, and affordable charging options. Many neighborhoods — particularly low-income and historically overburdened communities — lack adequate charging infrastructure and investment.
Expanding clean transportation infrastructure:
Increases access to reliable EV charging at homes, workplaces, and community spaces
Supports electrification of fleets, freight, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
Reduces air pollution in communities near ports, freeways, and distribution hubs
Strengthens grid resilience and supports climate goals
Creates local jobs in installation, maintenance, and clean energy industries
Why Infrastructure Matters
We collaborate with public agencies, utilities, workforce organizations, and community partners to:
Advocate for equitable deployment of EV charging infrastructure
Support fleet electrification efforts in freight, port, and commercial sectors
Provide community input and outreach for infrastructure planning
Promote policies that prioritize environmental justice communities
Facilitate access to funding opportunities and incentive programs
Develop workforce pipelines connected to clean transportation careers
How Breathe SoCal Advances Clean Transportation
Centering Equity in the Transition
Communities that have experienced the highest levels of pollution should be first in line to benefit from clean transportation investments. Breathe SoCal ensures that infrastructure expansion prioritizes neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by traffic emissions and industrial activity.
By aligning infrastructure, education, policy, and workforce development, we are helping build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilientSouthern California.