SCAG Regional Council Adopts Resolution to Close the Gap of Racial Injustice, Will Provide $1 Million to Promote Equitable Economic and Housing Strategies
The Regional Council of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopted a resolution Thursday to meaningfully advance justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and work in partnership with others to close the gap of racial injustice.
In a parallel move, the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization approved a partnership with the California Community Foundation and other nonprofits, and will provide $1 million in funding to promote community-driven equitable economic and housing strategies throughout the six-county region.
Regional Council Approves Recommendations for 2020 Scholarship Awards
The Regional Council today voted to approve the Scholarship Committee recommendations for the 2020 SCAG Scholarship Program Awards. This year, SCAG received 93 applications from high school and community college students from across the region. Ten outstanding students were selected for scholarships, representing all six of SCAG’s member counties.
Lower Net Migration, Housing Crisis, Fundamental Shifts in How We do Business and Live Our Lives Create Challenges in a Post-COVID World
More than 500 attendees gathered online Thursday to get an inside take on COVID-19’s impact on housing, the economy and how Southern Californians live their lives.
Part 2 of the 31st Annual Southern California Demographic Workshop, held virtually by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, brought together some of the region’s leading researchers, demographers and policy analysts to talk about the immediate and long-term effects of the global pandemic on the six-county region.
Long Beach City Council Member Rex Richardson Sworn in as SCAG President
Building an inclusive and equitable recovery strategy that addresses the health, social and economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic tops Rex Richardson’s policy priorities as the newly installed President of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
May (and Every Month) Is Bike Safety Month
Bike Safety Month has taken a new meaning under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While many people stay at home and limit travel to essential services to reduce the rate of transmission, the nature of Bike Month changes.
During this time, safe transportation for essential workers bicycling for their work or commuting to work is even more important, in addition to those bicycling for safe transportation and exercise, especially in light of reports of increased speeds despite reduced auto vehicle traffic.
SCAG Report: COVID‐19 Impact on SoCal Economy Will be Severe and Long‐Lasting, With Historic Levels of Unemployment, Taxable Sales Losses
Southern California faces “severe and long-lasting” economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, with Great Depression-level unemployment, supply chain interruptions and significant drops in taxable sales, according to an analysis from the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization.
SCAG Regional Council Approves Resolution on Connect SoCal
Over the course of Connect SoCal’s four-year planning cycle, SCAG has benefited greatly from listening to the many needs and concerns of our stakeholders. This invaluable feedback and insight has created the foundation of a truly collaborative and comprehensive vision for the region.
SCAG Honors Six Innovative Local Projects with 2020 Sustainability Awards
Six exemplary and innovative planning projects are being honored as winners of the 2020 Sustainability Awards by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
SCAG Regional Council Adopts Resolution on Connect SoCal – A Significant Milestone in Meeting the Mobility, Quality‐of‐Life Needs for Six‐County Region
The Regional Council of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopted a resolution Thursday to submit its proposed final Connect SoCal plan to the federal government, a critical step in meeting the mobility needs of a region expected to add 1.6 million people in the next 25 years.
Apply Today! Go Human Mini-Grants Program Now Available
At SCAG, we’ve been thinking about how community engagement is changing under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While people stay at home and limit travel to essential services to reduce the rate of transmission, agencies and organizations must continue to rethink conventional in-person engagement in this landscape.
Active Transportation Program – Cycle 5 Outreach Update
To prioritize public health in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and its partner county transportation commissions will be shifting its outreach efforts for the fifth cycle of funding for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) from in-person events to webinars. Please read below for more information about the program and contact Cory Wilkerson at wilkerson@scag.ca.gov with any inquiries.
Proposed Final Connect SoCal
Following a cooperative and comprehensive planning process with stakeholders, SCAG has made available the Proposed Final Connect SoCal and its Proposed Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). SCAG received over 107 separate communications (both oral and written) on the draft, which staff reviewed and addressed in the Proposed Final Connect SoCal, as appropriate. SCAG thanks everyone who provided feedback on a sustainable vision for Southern California.
FAQ: SCAG Operations During COVID-19
Is SCAG open to the public?
SCAG’s regular business activities are continuing as normal; however, SCAG offices, including headquarters and regional offices, are closed at this time until further notice. SCAG staff can be reached by phone and email.
Is SCAG hosting stakeholder meetings?
Meetings will be facilitated by telephone and video via Skype and Zoom. Please visit our website at scag.ca.gov for details about current and upcoming meetings, including call-in information.
Go Human Events Update
To protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Go Human events taking place through April 25 will be postponed or canceled. Please check the Go Human website for more information on rescheduled events and to review resources to help your city build safer streets that promote walking, biking and community connection. We look forward to seeing you at a Go Human event again soon.
Postponed
Regional Conference & General Assembly Update
After careful consideration of the growing public health concerns regarding Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19), we have made the decision to cancel the Regional Conference and General Assembly, scheduled for May 6-8 in Palm Desert. We feel this is the best decision to help decrease the spread of virus across the Southern California region and protect the health and safety of our staff, board and partners.
Measures We’re Taking Regarding COVID-19
During this time of rapidly changing information on the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19), SCAG is implementing some precautionary changes to the way we do business in the coming week and possibly longer. Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff, board and partners, and we are taking every measure to help decrease the spread of COVID-19.
Staff Report Highlights Comments on Draft Plan
Following a cooperative and comprehensive planning process with SCAG’s stakeholders, a large-scale outreach campaign throughout the six-county region to educate and solicit feedback, and a 60-day public comment period, SCAG received 107 separate communications (both oral and written) containing over 1,800 comments on the draft Connect SoCal Plan.
Culver City Advances La Ballona Elementary Safe Routes to School Project after City Council Approval
Go Human congratulates the City of Culver City on the approval of the La Ballona Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project. After an extensive two-year planning and community engagement process, including key project partners such as Bike Culver City, La Ballona Elementary School parents, and others, the SRTS project was approved for construction by the City Council at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 3.
High Injury Network: A Tool to Improve Safety in the Region
Traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries are a critical and preventable public health and equity issue in the region. Approximately 1,500 people die, more than 5,200 are severely injured, and 136,000 are injured on roadways throughout the SCAG region every year. These numbers represent children, parents, spouses, relatives, and friends. These are people who were going about their typical day—heading to work, the grocery store, or to visit family.
Close of Comment Period on Draft Connect SoCal Plan
SCAG recently completed the public input period for the Draft Connect SoCal plan, the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy. The draft plan was released for public comment and review starting on Nov. 14.
SCAG Appoints Sarah Jepson as Planning Director
Sarah Jepson has been appointed Planning Director for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization representing six counties, 191 cities and nearly 19 million residents.
2019 Year in Review
As 2019 comes to a close, we are taking time to reflect on a banner year for Go Human! Go Human has partnered with community members, nonprofit organizations, cities and local agencies throughout the region to create safer and healthier places through education, advocacy, resource sharing and events.
Connect SoCal – Focus on Active Transportation
Connect SoCal, SCAG’s 2020–2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, is a long-range plan to help guide the region’s growth, and includes transportation improvements and land use ideas to shape the future of Southern California.
Roll to the Stroll Recap
On Friday, Nov. 22, Go Human partnered with the annual Glendora Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Festival to put on the Roll to the Stroll in the City of Glendora to offer community members a unique experience of Glendora Avenue. Together, the events opened up the Glendora Village between Bennett and Carroll Avenues for residents to experience street improvements that are intended to make walking and biking in the community safer and more enjoyable.
Southern California Continues to Outperform the Nation in Employment Growth, but Housing Crisis, Income Gap Present Significant Threats to Six-County Region
Southern California’s top economists on Thursday offered a largely promising outlook for the region, forecasting continued strong growth across key industry sectors into 2020 and the foreseeable future.
“If I could summarize in three words: Things are good,” Wallace Walrod, chief economic advisor for the Orange County Business Council, told the 10th Annual Southern California Economic Summit. “I don’t have a crystal ball to predict when the next recession will occur, but nothing in the numbers would suggest that happening soon.”
Meet on Beach Recap
Meet on Beach was fun for the whole family! Thousands of people
came out this past Sunday, Nov. 17th to enjoy 1.5 miles of
open streets with BMX jumps, games, live performances, food,
and all kinds of outdoor activities. SCAG President Bill
Jahn helped welcome people to the event. With such a great
turnout and event, we are excited for what’s in store for next
year’s Meet on Beach! Check out photos from the event below.
Roll to the Stroll Holiday Event in Glendora
In partnership with the Glendora Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Festival, join us on Glendora Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Carroll Avenue for Roll to the Stroll to test out temporary safety improvements that help make Glendora Avenue safer and more inviting to walk and bike. Experience temporary features including a parking protected separated bike lane, curb extensions, wayfinding signage for the upcoming Gold Line station, and a parklet. We’ll be excited to hear your feedback on the potential improvements.
SCAG Releases Connect SoCal Draft – A Major Milestone in Meeting the Mobility, Land-Use and Sustainability Needs for the Six-County Region
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) released a draft of Connect SoCal, its 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, for public review and comment on Nov. 14. Connect SoCal, the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, presents a long–range vision that balances future mobility and housing needs with economic, environmental and public health goals. It will help guide the region’s growth, and includes transportation improvements and land use ideas to shape the future of Southern California.
SCAG Approves Modified Plan for Allocating 1.34 Million Units as Part of the 6th Cycle RHNA Process
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The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on Thursday approved a modified methodology for distributing a state-mandated 1.34 million housing units in the six-county region over an eight-year period.
The plan goes further in promoting greater housing development near jobs and transit availability than did earlier methodology proposals. The modified plan now goes to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its approval, which could be finalized by January or February.
Regional Council Approves Draft RHNA Allocation Methodology
On Thursday, SCAG’s Regional Council voted to advance a draft RHNA Allocation Methodology introduced by City of Riverside representative Mayor Rusty Bailey, directing staff to make refinements to the allocation methodology before sending to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). In comments, the board adopted this alternative approach to shift housing needs closer to jobs centers and high quality transit, and sought to avoid contributing to greater sprawl and traffic congestion.
SCAG Regional Council to Consider Release of Draft Connect SoCal Plan
On Nov. 7, SCAG’s Joint Policy Committees and Regional Council will consider releasing the Draft Connect SoCal plan, the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, for public review and comment. Connect SoCal is a long-range visioning plan that seeks to meet the region’s air quality and greenhouse gas reduction goals, while balancing future mobility and housing needs with economic, environmental and public health goals, and SCAG is excited to be able to share this with the public.
SCAG Awarded Grant for Go Human Active Transportation Safety Program
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has been awarded a $1,000,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to fund continued work on its Go Human traffic safety program next year.
SCAG Region Receives Regional Determination of 1.3 Million Housing Units
Yesterday, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) transmitted the final Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Determination of 1,344,740 total units for the six-county SCAG region. This number reflects the number of housing units the region must plan for in the October 2021 – October 2029 planning period.
Specifically, the regional determination was comprised of the following four income categories:
SCAG Congratulates First Vice President Randon Lane on DOT Appointment
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) offered its gratitude and congratulations to its First Vice President, Randon Lane, who has resigned to accept a presidential appointment in Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, Lane announced his resignation as Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Murrieta, as well as his appointed roles at SCAG, the League of California Cities and the Riverside Transit Agency, to accept a role within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
SCAG Takes Important Next Step in Determining Local Housing Need
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) today opened the public comment period on how best to allocate local housing need – a critical step forward in addressing an affordability crisis that has broad ramifications on our region’s prosperity and quality of life.
SCAG will conduct four public hearings and accept written comments over the next several weeks for residents, businesses and stakeholders to weigh in on three options for determining local housing needs as part of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process.
Public Comment Period to Open Soon on Allocation Methodology for Determining Local Housing Need
Residents, businesses and stakeholders soon will have the opportunity to weigh in on three options for determining local housing needs as part of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process.
Housing Stock Falling Further Behind Demand, Creating a Worsening Crisis, Demographic Experts Say
Demographic experts warn that Southern California’s housing crisis will only worsen until and unless there is a significant increase in the number of new homes built.
Speaking at the 30th annual Demographic Workshop sponsored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, researchers said housing supplies aren’t keeping pace with a growing population and other factors that have increased demand and pushed costs skyward.
2019 SCAG Scholarship Winners Approved
The Regional Council has voted to approve the Scholarship Committee recommendations for the 2019 SCAG Scholarship Program Awards. This year, SCAG received 111 applications from high school and community college students from across the region. 10 outstanding students were selected for scholarships, representing all six of SCAG’s member counties.
SCAG Launches Connect SoCal; Will Host Series of Public Workshops in May and June
The Southern California Association of Governments on Friday formally launched Connect SoCal, the agency’s 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
At its annual Regional Conference and General Assembly in Palm Desert, SCAG announced a series of public workshops across the six-county region beginning this month to engage residents and stakeholders in the planning and visioning process for the 25-year plan.
SCAG Opens 2019 Regional Conference With Laser Beam Focus on Improving Transportation Safety in Communities Across the Six-County Region
Public education, planning and designing safer streets and closer collaboration with law enforcement pare keys to reducing a growing number of fatalities and serious injuries from traffic collisions throughout Southern California, experts said Wednesday.
Appearing at the Traffic Safety Leadership Symposium, sponsored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), experts in planning, safety and urban design said more needs to be done to make roads safer for everyone who walks, bikes and rides.
Transportation Technology, Green Economy, Big Data Take Center Stage at SCAG’s 2019 Regional Conference
More than 500 leaders from throughout Southern California are gathering here for a three-day conference on topics ranging from innovative and emerging transportation technology to harnessing the enormous potential of the green economy to using big data to address local and regional challenges.
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