DRAFT CONNECT SOCAL 2024 NOW AVAILABLE

Connect SoCal is Southern California’s long-range Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy. The Draft Connect SoCal 2024 plan is now available for public review and comment through Jan. 12, 2024.

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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.

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14th Annual Southern California Economic Summit

Register now to join leaders in business, planning and public policy working to accelerate the region at the 14th annual Southern California Economic Summit on Dec. 7 at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles 

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Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 – REAP 2.0

SCAG will use advance funding to deploy an outreach and engagement strategy and develop programs to disperse funds throughout the region in support of transformative planning that promotes the core program objectives of REAP 2.0.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness

SCAG is working to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through policies, programs, and partnerships with other agencies and institutions for the benefit of all those that call Southern California home.

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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 a hybrid manner (both 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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Christmas Day

SCAG Offices Are Closed

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New Year’s Day

SCAG Offices Are Closed

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Transportation Research Board 103rd Annual Meeting

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC, for the 103rd Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 7–11, 2024. Registration and Housing are now open.

TRB’s Annual Meeting attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.

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California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Annual Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour

The annual Sacramento Legislative Orientation Tour (SLOT) – held over several days in early January, coincides with the start of the new legislative session. SLOT allows members to interface with state legislators, leadership, and constitutional officers to share anecdotes about issues impacting cities.

The notability of the Contract Cities Association in the State Capitol strengthens our collective voice on critical regional matters.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

SCAG Offices Are Closed

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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 a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).

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Sustainable And Resilient Communities & Natural And Farm Lands Working Groups

During this meeting, SCAG will provide an update on the SoCal Greenprint Technical Advisory Committee, which will inform future development of a web-based conservation mapping application.

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Safe And Active Streets Working Group

This meeting will feature two presentations on e-bikes: OCTA E-Bike Plan Update and City of Claremont GoSGV E-Bike Share Program. Staff will also provide updates on annual safety targets, Cycle 7 Active Transportation Program and Sustainable Communities Program, the latest Go Human outcomes and upcoming efforts, and next steps for the Active Transportation Database. Participants will also have an opportunity to suggest topics for future meetings in the upcoming year.  

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Executive Director’s Monthly Report, December 2023

The December 2023 Executive Director’s Report covers the agency’s major activities, key programs, and accomplishments over the past month.

Inclusive Contracting Toolkit

The Inclusive Contracting Toolkit serves as a roadmap with actionable recommendations for procurement professionals in public agencies and private anchor institutions to support a shift to inclusive contracting policies, programs and practices.