GOTrenton!, the Isles-led transportation initiative has received two awards that highlight its innovative approach to sustainable urban transportation.
The program was honored with a national award from Plug In America at Automobility LA 2024 at the LA Auto Show on November 21. GOTrenton! also received the Clean Cities Coalition Community Engagement Award at the League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 19.
“Receiving the Plug in America national award is a profound recognition of our mission to transform urban communities by ensuring all residents have access to jobs, healthcare, and other essential needs and this starts with transportation,” said Sean Jackson, the CEO of Isles. “This honor validates our vision of creating a sustainable, accessible mobility solution that not only moves people but moves our community forward. We’re proving that innovative solutions can address environmental challenges and social inequities simultaneously.”
What sets GOTrenton! apart is its unique model: a first-of-its-kind free, EV community rideshare program. Operating in Trenton, the service addresses critical transportation inequities while simultaneously reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
The program addresses multiple community needs by connecting residents to jobs, healthcare, and essential services through fully electric vehicles, directly supporting economic revitalization and improving quality of life.
“Mobility is the first step towards access,” said Jackson. “Our program is not just about transportation; it’s about improving quality of life for Trentonians by providing reliable, affordable, and clean mobility solutions.”
Funded primarily by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, GOTrenton! represents an innovative approach to sustainable urban transportation.
