San Bernardino

Innovating for a Better Tomorrow

SCAG is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 191 cities and 19 million residents. SCAG undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California.

Connect SoCal 2024

Connect SoCal 2024, SoCal’s long-range Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, is now adopted. Get involved in making this plan a reality. Sign up for updates.

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Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 – REAP 2.0

SCAG is pleased to announce that with the final $231.5 million award from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, it expects to fully fund all competitive and formula-based grant awards approved by the Regional Council.

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Executive Administration Committee

The Executive/ Administration Committee is responsible for developing policy recommendations to the Regional Council on administration, human resources, budgets, finance, operations, communications, or any other matter specifically referred to the Committee by the Regional Council.

The meeting will be conducted in-person, members of the public may participate in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference.

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Community, Economic and Human Development Committee

The role of the CEHD Committee is to study problems, programs and other matters which pertain to the regional issues of community, economic and human development and growth. This committee reviews projects, plans and programs of regional significance for consistency and conformity with applicable regional plans.

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Energy and Environment Committee

The EEC considers environmental and energy issues of regional significance, including but not limited to air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, habitat preservation, environmental justice, and environmental impact analysis.

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Transportation Committee

The role of the Transportation Committee is to study problems, programs and other matters which pertain to the regional issues of mobility, air quality, transportation control measures and communications, and make recommendations on such matters to the Regional Council.

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Regional Council

The Regional Council is the governing board of SCAG and consists of 86 elected officials representing 191 cities, six counties, county transportation commissions, transportation corridor agencies, tribal governments and air districts in Southern California.

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The 34th Annual UCLA Lake Arrowhead Symposium

In hosting mega-events such as the Olympics or World Cup, cities face the challenge of balancing the immediate needs of these global exhibitions with their local, long-term planning goals related to sustainability, housing, vibrancy, and equity. The 2024 UCLA Arrowhead Symposium, Mega Events: Major Opportunities will probe this critical issue, bringing together policymakers, urban planners, past host city representatives, community leaders, and academic experts to learn in collaboration and conversation.

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League of California Cities 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

The League of California Cities is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center, Oct. 16-18!

The conference will feature speakers and timely presentations on key topics for local leaders, plus numerous opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing with other California city officials.

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ULI Fall Meeting

Make connections. Share ideas. Get Inspired. Harness the power of leading minds from every corner of real estate. Connect with over 5,000 senior professionals from across the globe who are as passionate as you. Build your network, build tomorrow.

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Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee

The Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Regional Council regarding legislative matters impacting the region, policy direction on SCAG’s communications strategy, outreach, issues and materials, SCAG membership benefits and sponsorship opportunities.

The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).

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Housing Working Group

SCAG will convene the Housing Working Group to engage stakeholders on several housing-related priorities. The input and discussions from this working group will inform the development of SCAG’s housing program and resources provided to local jurisdictions, shape regional policies for consideration in Connect SoCal, and inform legislative proposals. 

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Transportation Conformity Working Group

The Transportation Conformity Working (TCWG) is a forum to support interagency coordination to maintain transportation conformity and help improve air quality in Southern California.

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Regional Transit Technical Advisory Committee

The Regional Transit Technical Advisory Committee, made up of representatives from the Region’s transit operators, provides a forum for coordination of input in the development of the Regional Transportation Plan and the Regional Transportation Improvement Program.

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Aviation Technical Advisory Committee

The Aviation Technical Advisory Committee is a group of aviation professionals who meet in an effort to provide SCAG with technical and professional expertise on regional aviation issues.

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Equity Working Group

The Equity Working Group engages stakeholders on SCAG’s regional and local planning activities and shares information about efforts across the region to eliminate racial bias and barriers in land-use and transportation planning. Because equity is intersectional, the Equity Working Group will address multiple planning areas, including environmental justice, public health, economic mobility, and more.

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Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee

The Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee provides guidance and recommendations to the Regional Council regarding legislative matters impacting the region, policy direction on SCAG’s communications strategy, outreach, issues and materials, SCAG membership benefits and sponsorship opportunities.

The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).

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Transportation Conformity Working Group

The Transportation Conformity Working (TCWG) is a forum to support interagency coordination to maintain transportation conformity and help improve air quality in Southern California.

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Audit Committee

The Audit Committee provides guidance regarding internal and external audit issues and implementing Best Practices.

The meeting will be conducted in-person, members of the public may participate in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference.

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Executive Director’s Monthly Report, October 2024

The October 2024 Executive Director’s Report covers the agency’s major activities, key programs, and accomplishments over the past month.

SCAG ECONOMIC ROUNDTABLE UPDATE

Third Quarter, 2024

SCAG’s Economic Roundtable met for its third 2024 quarterly discussion on the state of the regional economy.