California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla Secure $480,000 for SCAG’s Highways to Boulevards Regional Study
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on Tuesday praised U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) for sponsoring $480,000 in Community Project Funding for SCAG’s Highways to Boulevard Regional Study. This funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471) that was approved by Congress with a bipartisan vote last week and signed by President Joe Biden today.
Draft FY 2022-23 Overall Work Program
Public Review and Comment Period
On March 3, 2022, SCAG released its Fiscal Year 2022-23 Draft Overall Work Program.
Download the FY 2022-23 Draft OWP
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED.
SCAG Supports City, County Efforts To Develop Plans To Meet Long-Term Housing Needs
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is committed to providing the 197 local jurisdictions it represents the support and assistance needed to complete their long-term housing plans, as mandated by the state.
Regional Data Platform is Now Live!
Big news! SCAG’s Regional Data Platform (RDP) has launched!
The RDP is a revolutionary system for collaborative data sharing and planning designed to facilitate better planning at all levels – from cities and counties of all sizes up to the region as a whole. As one of SCAG’s largest and most transformative initiatives to date, the RDP places data and technology in the hands of local jurisdictions to support more robust, transparent, and collaborative community planning.
Go Human Mini-Grants are Returning!
Help us shape the 2022 program!
We’re looking for your feedback!
This month, SCAG’s Go Human program is preparing to kick off a new round of Mini-Grant funding to support community-led projects that help people move safely in their neighborhoods. Mini-Grants provide up to $10,000 in funding for awardees to carry out safety and engagement strategies.
6 projects to split $6.75 million through SCAG’s Last Mile Freight Program to help electrify truck fleets and reduce emissions
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is awarding grants totaling $6.75 million to six projects across the region designed to promote clean transportation and reduce harmful emissions during last-mile freight and delivery operations.
2022 Student Showcase: Submit Your Idea for an ArcGIS StoryMap!
SCAG is excited to announce a major opportunity for college and university students in the region. The 2022 Student Showcase is a storymapping competition that challenges students to think innovatively and compete for cash prizes in two award categories: Best in Show and Audience Awards.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Tours SoCal Ports
SCAG Executive Director Kome Ajise joined Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and local, state and federal representatives on Tuesday, Jan. 11, for a tour of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
2021 Year in Review
As 2021 comes to a close, we would like to extend our sincere thanks on behalf of everyone at SCAG. Thanks to partners like you, the region has been able to achieve many milestones and accomplishments in the face of hardship.
2021 Year In Review
As 2021 comes to a close, Go Human hopes to continue to provide helpful resources during these challenging times. With the goal of supporting communities during the ongoing pandemic, Go Human partnered with community members, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and elected officials throughout the region to create safer and healthier places through education, advocacy, resource sharing and projects.
Nominations Now Open for the 2022 SCAG Sustainability Awards
What has helped improve mobility and livability in your community? SCAG is now accepting nominations for the 2022 SCAG Sustainability Awards.
Southern California Will Continue to See an Uneven Recovery Through 2022
SCAG Economic Summit Offers a Promising, but Cautious Forecast as Labor Shortages and Supply Chain Disruptions Continue to Impact the Regional Economy
Los Angeles – Southern California has reclaimed 70% of the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the recovery ahead will be an uneven one as labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, equity gaps and inflation continue to impact the region’s economy, a new forecast shows.
- Southern California Will Continue to See an Uneven Recovery Through 2022
- LA County should see steady economic growth through 2022
- The Inland Empire should see steady economic growth through 2022
- Orange County will continue its strong economic growth through 2022
- Imperial County sees promising future in lithium, solar production
- Slow economic recovery projected for Ventura County
- Read more
Public Sector Personal Career Stories
This series of public sector personal career stories videos showcases the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and career paths throughout the public sector in Southern California. Students and others considering their careers should find the videos of interest as they explore their career options.
These videos were produced by the Tech + Narrative Lab at the Pardee RAND Graduate School to support the Southern California Government-to-University (SoCal G2U) Initiative.
We encourage you to use and redistribute these videos. You are welcome to play, copy, and redistribute these videos for academic, government, non-profit, or other non-commercial purposes, provided you do not edit or alter the videos.
Videos © 2021 Pardee RAND Graduate School
SCAG awards $10 million to help electrify truck fleets and mitigate community impacts of last-mile deliveries
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is awarding grants totaling $10 million to support investments in clean-air vehicles that will reduce harmful emissions during last-mile freight operations.
SCAG President Lauds Passage of Infrastructure Bill
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) President Clint Lorimore today praised Congress for its passage of a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, the impact of which will be felt for generations to come as regions such as ours address pressing challenges in transportation, energy, broadband access and the environment.
Regional Council Approves 27 Last Mile Freight Projects
The Regional Council on Nov. 4, 2021, approved 27 proposals as a part of the Last Mile Freight Program Phase 1 to be awarded $10 million. The Regional Council also approved a contingency list of projects that can be considered should additional funding become available through the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee.
SCAG appoints Javiera Cartagena as Director of Government and Public Affairs
Los Angeles – Javiera Cartagena has been appointed Director of Government and Public Affairs for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization.
Cartagena has played a prominent role in SCAG’s legislative and external affairs since 2015, first as a Regional Affairs Officer liaising with elected officials and stakeholders in Los Angeles County before being promoted to Manager of Regional Services. She has been serving as Acting Director of Government and Public Affairs since April.
2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #21-12
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #21-12 for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura Counties. The Public Review period starts on October 22, 2021 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2021.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/2021-proposed-amendments.
SCAG Receives Grant for Go Human Safety Program
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to fund continued work on its regional active transportation safety and encouragement program, Go Human.
Regional Council & Policy Committee Members Tour Omnitrans and San Bernardino Transit Center
On Monday, Sept. 27, President Lorimore visited Omnitrans San Bernardino facility and the San Bernardino Transit Center. His visit consisted of a briefing by the Omnitrans Executive Team at their headquarters, a tour of the Omnitrans West Valley Facility, a bus ride in a new Omnitrans electric bus, a tour of the San Bernardino Transit Center and a look at a segment of the sbX BRT line connecting Cal State San Bernardino and the Loma Linda Medical Center campus and Veterans Hospital.
Doctoral Research Showcase Seminar Series
In partnership with the Volcker Alliance, SCAG, and the Pardee RAND Graduate School, the SoCal G2U Initiative hosted a series of online seminars showcasing research from doctoral candidates in the Southern California area that may influence the future of work in the public sector.
Each session, offered via Zoom, included representatives from graduate programs with research specializing in the listed areas. Pardee RAND Graduate School and California State University Dominguez Hills coordinated the events.
2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #21-14
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #21-14 for Riverside County. The Public Review period starts on October 1, 2021 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on October 11, 2021.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/2021-proposed-amendments.
Public Notice & Notice of Public Hearing SoCal Greenprint Data Tool
Conducted pursuant to Regional Council direction taken on July 1, 2021 (hearing not statutorily required)
Date and Time of
Public Hearing
October 7, 2021
12:30 p.m.
Mini-Grant Awardee Spotlight
Public Matters Creates a Call for Action for Safer Streets in Los Angeles County
Prioritizing those most harmed by traffic injuries and fatalities, Public Matters University Park Slow Jams (UPSJ) is a creative call to action for safer streets with a messaging campaign.
Mini-Grant Awardee Spotlight
Music Changing Lives Uses Art & Pop-Up Demonstrations to Create Safer Streets in San Bernardino County
Expanding on the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s CommUNITY Paint Day in 2018, in which community residents came together to transform an intersection, the Los Amigos Community Streets project by Music Changing Lives (MCL) uses art to encourage slower vehicle speeds and create a safer and more enjoyable street.
2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #21-09
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #21-09 for Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Various, and Ventura counties. The Public Review period starts on September 3, 2021 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2021.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/2021-proposed-amendments.
Mini-Grant Awardee Spotlight
Day One is Creating Safer Streets in El Monte, Pasadena, and Pomona
Working with community members to identify intersections that are unsafe, unwalkable, and in need of interventions to address community concerns, Day One is working in two phases to implement projects in Vamos El Monte, Vamos Pasadena, and Vamos Pomona. Both phases include community engagement activities and participation.
2021 Redistricting Roundup
Introduction
Redistricting is the process by which voting or legislative districts are adjusted or modified to reflect population changes in the decennial U.S. Census. Each respective district is required to be roughly equal in size and as populations change, so do the populations of those districts. Redistricting makes them even to reflect the new population numbers.
Go Human’s Traffic Safety Peer Exchange Summer Series is in Full Swing!
SCAG is halfway through our twelve-part Go Human Traffic Safety Peer Exchange series. These virtual sessions bring together partners and practitioners from public agencies, non-profit organizations, and the community to share their experiences and insight on addressing some of our region’s most pressing traffic safety issues.
SCAG’S GO HUMAN AWARDS MORE THAN $275,000 TO 31 COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROJECTS
MEET THE GRANTEES
SCAG’s Go Human program is thrilled to announce that we have awarded 31 Community Streets Mini-Grants to fund projects that build street-level community resiliency and increase the safety of people most harmed by traffic injuries and fatalities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; people with disabilities; and frontline workers, particularly those walking and biking.
SCAG Awards More Than $275,000 to 31 Community-driven Traffic Safety Projects in the Region
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has awarded more than $275,000 to community and nonprofit organizations to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety in targeted neighborhoods across the region.
The 31 awarded projects will receive funding through the Community Streets Mini-Grants Program, part of SCAG’s regional active transportation safety and encouragement campaign, Go Human.
8 Jurisdictions Across Southern California Awarded Share of $2.5 Million in Funding to Address Mobility, Air Quality Challenges
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on Thursday (July 1) approved the awarding of $2.5 million, in total, through its Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) and Smart Cities & Mobility Innovations initiative. A major element of the Smart Cities initiative is to support innovative solutions to the mobility and air quality challenges associated with parking, freight and last-mile deliveries, and commerce at the curb.
- SCAG Sustainable Communities Program awards funding to Rialto Project
- SCAG Sustainable Communities Program awards funding to Desert Hot Springs Project
- SCAG Sustainable Communities Program awards funding to 3 Orange County cities
- SCAG Sustainable Communities Program awards funding to 3 LA County agencies
- Read more
2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #21-06
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #21-06 for Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. The Public Review period starts on July 6, 2021 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2021.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/2021-proposed-amendments.
Draft Connect SoCal – Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Amendment #1 and 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Consistency Amendment 21-05
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY & PUBLIC HEARING
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has prepared the Draft Connect SoCal Amendment #1 in compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, including those set forth in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), Senate Bill 375 and metropolitan planning regulations. The RTP/SCS is a long-range visioning plan that is developed and updated by SCAG every four years. The plan is periodically amended. The draft Connect SoCal Amendment #1 is available for public review and comment as of July 1, 2021.
SCAG Approves Inclusive Economic Recovery Strategy to Bridge Equity Gaps, Fortify Region’s Role as an Economic Driver
The nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization has unveiled an inclusive recovery strategy – more than a year in the making – to fortify Southern California’s role as a global economic powerhouse while bridging equity gaps and creating new opportunities across the region’s broad demographic spectrum.
SCAG Demographic Workshop Day 2: The Post-Pandemic City: ‘All the rules are changing, and it’s forcing us to be more creative than ever’
We’re already seeing how life – and work – will change in post-pandemic Southern California as a shift toward working from home and a renewed emphasis on health and safety impact everything from corporate culture to the homes we live in, experts said Tuesday.
Pandemic Has Created ‘Monumental Task’ For Southern California As Population Growth Draws To A Halt
Low birth rates, uncertainty over immigration and long-term impacts from COVID-19 will result in a year-over-year population decline in Southern California for the first time ever, researchers said Tuesday in the first of a two-part demographic conference sponsored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the University of Southern California.
Eleven Students From Around The Region To Receive 2021 SCAG Scholarship
The SCAG scholarship program, now in its 11th year, is intended to provide financial support to a select group of high school and community college students who have expressed interest in urban planning and public policy as part of their long-term career goals. The scholarship winners were announced at SCAG’s Regional Council meeting.
Traffic Safety Peer Exchange Events
SCAG’s Go Human campaign held a 12-part Traffic Safety Peer Exchange series, which was designed to bring together practitioners from jurisdictions and non-governmental organizations throughout the six-county region.
The Traffic Safety Peer Exchanges are supported by funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Every Month Is Bike Month
Efforts Throughout the Region + Go Human Resources
In celebration of Bike Month, Go Human will be sharing bike safety resources along with safety efforts throughout the region. In May and beyond, Go Human will amplify our partners’ efforts to encourage biking and bike safety across the region.
Go Human Bike Month Resources
Go Human is full of safety resources! We invite you to explore the following offerings:
SCAG’s New President, Clint Lorimore, Pledges Broader Collaboration as the Region Emerges from COVID-19, Addresses Ongoing Challenges
Broadening collaboration on key issues like the region’s economic recovery and building greater regional connectivity top Clint Lorimore’s priorities as the newly installed president of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Lorimore, an Eastvale City Councilmember, was sworn in Thursday to lead the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization after serving the past year as SCAG’s First Vice President. The swearing in took place during SCAG’s 2021 General Assembly, held virtually this year.
President’s Report, Video Highlight Agency’s Achievements Under Rex Richardson
With the end of Rex Richardson’s term as president of SCAG on May 6, 2021, a President’s Report and Year in Review video have been produced to highlight the agency’s accomplishments under his leadership.
2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #21-03
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #21-03 for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. The Public Review period starts on May 4, 2021 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on May 13, 2021.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/2021-proposed-amendments.
SCAG Honors 6 Innovative Projects with its 2021 Sustainability Awards
Los Angeles – Six exemplary and innovative planning projects have been announced as winners of the 2021 Sustainability Awards by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Recipients of this year’s awards include municipalities, agencies and nonprofit organizations – all recognized for excellence in coordinating land use and transportation to improve mobility, livability, prosperity and sustainability. They will be formally honored at SCAG’s Regional Conference and General Assembly, which will be held virtually on May 6.
Funding Available For Creative Community-driven Traffic Safety Projects
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has released a Call for Projects for the Community Streets Mini-Grants Program through its regional active transportation safety and encouragement campaign, Go Human.
APPLY TODAY! GO HUMAN MINI-GRANTS ARE BACK!
SCAG’s Go Human campaign, with support from the California Office of Traffic Safety, has launched the Community Streets Mini-Grants Program (Mini-Grants). Now in its third year of funding community-driven traffic safety projects, the Mini-Grants Program will provide up to $10,000 in project support to community-based organizations, nonprofits, and social enterprises.
Public Sector Career Exploration Series
In partnership with the Volcker Alliance, the SoCal G2U Initiative, hosted a Public Sector Career Exploration Series for faculty, students, and alumni from higher education institutions located throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area.
These webinars were held on the second Wednesday of the month, which began May 12 through November 10, 2021 from 9 – 11 a.m.
Go Active Wildomar: Implementing Go Human’s Resilient Streets Toolkit
On March 12-14, the City of Wildomar, with Go Human, demonstrated walking, biking, and rolling improvements at City Hall. Over 100 residents explored street treatments intended to make active transportation safer and more enjoyable throughout the city. Staff at Go Active Wildomar collected feedback on potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements under consideration as part of the Wildomar Mobility Plan.
SCAG Leadership Meets with Congressional Representatives
SCAG hosted a “virtual fly-in” on March 17 – 18, where SCAG’s executive officers, several Regional Council members, and staff met with Representative Norma Torres (D-Pomona), member of the House Appropriations Committee and Rules Committee, and Representative Maxine Waters (D-Gardena), chair of the House Financial Services Committee. The delegation also met with key members of the U.S.
SCAG Regional Council Green Lights 26 Projects To Promote Sustainable Housing Development
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has approved 26 local proposals that promote sustainable housing development as part of its 2020/2021 Sustainable Communities Program (SCP).
The 26 proposals – spread from Santa Monica to Coachella – are designed to promote diverse housing types in communities served by multiple transportation options and create dynamic, built environments that support multimodal mobility and reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles.
Read the full press release: SCAG Regional Council Approves SCP Sustainable Housing Projects
SCAG Announces Grant Awards To Promote Affordable Housing and Equitable Growth Strategies
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) announced grant awards totaling $1.25 million to 15 nonprofits and community-based organizations to promote equitable growth strategies.
SCAG is dedicating $1 million of Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant funds toward the program, with additional funding from the California Community Foundation (CCF), the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Irvine Foundation.
A Conversation with Tanisha Taylor
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we had the honor of speaking with one woman who is making history in the transportation field: Tanisha Taylor, Chief Deputy Director of the California Transportation Commission. Tanisha’s vital work in transportation affects everything from air quality to sustainable housing standards. For over 15 years, she has positively shaped communities in California. In the interview below, she tells us about her journey, her identity, and her work.
Regional Data Platform Featured On Harvard’s Data-smart City Solutions Podcast
The Regional Data Platform (RDP) is harnessing GIS and data to improve the quality of life in Southern California.
2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program Adopted
The Regional Council voted last week to approve the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), which contains approximately 2,000 projects in the SCAG region, programmed at $35.3 billion over the next six years. The FTIP is an important document for the region, allowing project sponsors to move forward with state and federal environmental review or project funding allocation/obligation. The program also reflects how the region is moving forward in implementing the policies and goals of Connect SoCal.
Draft 2021 Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP)
Public Review Notice
The Draft 2021 Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) is now available for public review at the following website:
Draft FY 2021-22 Overall Work Program
Public Comment Period
On March 4, 2021, SCAG released its Fiscal Year 2021-22 Draft Overall Work Program.
Download the FY 2021-22 Draft OWP
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED.
SCAG Adopts Final Allocation Plan for 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment
The governing body of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) formally adopted a final allocation plan to meet anticipated housing needs in the six-county region over much of the next decade.
Read the full Press Release: SCAG Adopts Final RHNA Allocation Plan
Honoring Black History, Honoring Black Lives
The Go Human campaign is committed to uplifting and amplifying the contributions of Black communities. To celebrate Black voices, joy, advocacy, power, and creativity, we would like to share the following content and resources from leaders, organizations, and movements.
Public Hearing to Adopt Proposed 6th Cycle Final Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) Plan
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Conducted pursuant to Government Code Section 65584.05(g)
March 4, 2021
12:30 p.m.
2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #21-01
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #21-01 for Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Various, and Ventura counties. The Public Review period starts on February 8, 2021 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2021.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/post/amendment-21-01.
Regional Council Adopts Resolution To Establish A Broadband Action Plan
The nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization on Thursday committed to helping its 191 cities and six counties bridge the digital divide and increase broadband access in underserved communities throughout Southern California.
Diving into 2021 with a Safety Resolution & NEW Safety Resources!
SCAG’s Go Human campaign is welcoming 2021 with renewed commitments to equity, mobility, and transportation safety with the adoption of the Toward Zero Deaths resolution by the Regional Council on Feb. 4, 2021. The resolution provides a framework for reducing fatalities and serious injuries across the SCAG region in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
SCAG Appoints Michael Houston as Chief Counsel
Michael Houston has been appointed Chief Counsel for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), joining the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization after spending the past five years as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary to the Tejon Ranch Co.
Read the full Press Release: SCAG Appoints Michael Houston as Chief Counsel
SCAG Briefs Leaders on Draft Framework to Eliminate Barriers, Promote Racial and Social Equity
A newly formed committee comprised of leaders from across six Southern California counties was briefed Wednesday on a draft framework to promote racial and social equity and an inclusive economic recovery strategy.
SCAG Partners with California Community Foundation on the Call for Collaboration
California faces a tremendous challenge in meeting our collective housing needs. In partnership with California Community Foundation, SCAG is launching the Call for Collaboration program that will fund the development of community-based policies and plans that help cities and counties reach 6th Cycle RHNA goals of 1.3 million new housing units across the six-county SCAG region.
Regional Data Platform Software Licenses Available Now
Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of the complimentary Esri licenses available to your jurisdiction as part of the Regional Data Platform (RDP)! SCAG is making a suite of Esri software licenses available to one designated staff member in each jurisdiction to help support local planning activities and build technological capacity in the region.
Nominations Now Open for the 2021 SCAG Sustainability Awards
What has helped improve mobility and livability in your community? SCAG is now accepting nominations for the 2021 SCAG Sustainability Awards.
Each year, the SCAG Sustainability Awards celebrate plans and projects that use innovative planning to promote a cleaner, healthier and happier Southern California. Past awards have honored a wide range of plans and projects including community bike share programs, local general plan updates, transit fleet electrification and more.
2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #19-31
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #19-31 for Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The Public Review period starts on January 19, 2021 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on January 28, 2021.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/2019-proposed-amendments.
SCAG Adopts Resolution on Climate Change Action
The nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization on Thursday formally affirmed the climate change crisis in Southern California and committed to a series of actions to mitigate the growing threat that greenhouse gas emissions pose to the region’s environment, economic security, public health and quality of life.
SCAG Releases Statement in Support of Governor’s Equitable Recovery for California Businesses and Jobs Plan
SCAG fully supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s commitment to an equitable economic recovery strategy as part of his 2021-2022 budget proposal. SCAG has prioritized an inclusive and equitable recovery strategy as critical to Southern California’s economic future. As we build our recovery strategy, creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed is essential to building a strong, resilient, sustainable economy.
2020 in Review
As 2020 comes to a close, we would like to extend our sincere thanks on behalf of everyone at SCAG. Though this past year has tested the resiliency of the region through unprecedented challenges, we want to recognize the many milestones and accomplishments achieved in the face of hardship, all made possible through collaboration and support from our partners.
In the past 12 months, SCAG:
2020 Year in Review
As 2020 comes to a close, Go Human hopes to continue facilitate helpful resources during these challenging times. With the goal of supporting communities during the ongoing pandemic, Go Human 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 projects. Thanks to the California Office of Traffic Safety, the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee and all of our generous funders for supporting meaningful work across the region this year.
Here are some highlights we are particularly proud of from 2020.
Go Human Kicks off $1.25 million Grant with Community Listening Session
The Go Human team is pleased to announce that the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded SCAG $1.25 million in grant funding to continue the Go Human program. This grant will fund continued Go Human activities through September 2021, enabling the program to serve a greater role in recovery and resiliency efforts in response to the pandemic, especially for the people most impacted.
SCAG Economic Summit Highlights Need for an Inclusive Economic Development Strategy
An inclusive economic development strategy is critical to Southern California’s long-term economic prospects as the region begins a slow and prolonged post-pandemic recovery, experts said Tuesday.
2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
Proposed Amendment #19-29
The Southern California Association of Governments is in receipt of the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment #19-29 for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The Public Review period starts on November 24, 2020 and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2020.
A copy of the Project Listing is located on the SCAG FTIP website Proposed Amendment link at https://scag.ca.gov/2019-proposed-amendments.
SCAG Appoints Cindy Giraldo as Chief Financial Officer
Cindy Giraldo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), joining the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization after spending the past 10 years as Financial Services Director for the City of Burbank.
Read the full PRESS RELEASE: SCAG Appoints Cindy Giraldo as Chief Financial Officer
Keynote Speaker Announced for Economic Summit
SCAG is very pleased to announce three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Tom Friedman as the keynote speaker for the 11th Annual Southern California Economic Summit on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Tom Friedman is renowned for his direct reporting and accessible analysis of complex issues shaping the world. With clear and compelling language, Friedman discusses the opportunities and challenges that profound “accelerations,” including technology and connectivity, pose for society as well as for individuals, business and governments. His talk will take a big-picture look at the unprecedented time through which we’re living and weave together the themes of macroeconomic change, the challenges and opportunities specific to the regional level, and how we can break through stagnation to make real progress to a strong economy that works for everyone. Don’t miss this vital conversation on the region’s economic future – register here.
Envision San Jacinto
Envision San Jacinto re-imagines Main Street into a place that is more enjoyable to walk, dine, shop, and experience downtown. Enjoy a free community event and test out potential pedestrian improvements in downtown San Jacinto.
Feet First
Put your best foot forward as we kick off Walk to School Week with family-friendly activities, prizes and entertainment! Feet First is the kickoff festival for Feet Week, the City of La Cañada Flintridge’s week-long celebration of walking and biking to school. Join us to learn how to make walking and biking safely to school a reality.
Connecting Chino
Connecting Chino celebrates getting active by making walking and biking fun! Discover temporary pop-up features that make it more enjoyable to walk, bike and roll to local destinations.
Experience Elenda
Experience Elenda! Join us in Culver City to walk, bike, skate, or roll along a pop-up bike lane on Elenda Street with activities for the whole family. Experience a pop-up bike lane and improvements on Elenda St. while enjoying FREE family-friendly activities.
Draft 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has prepared the Draft 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (Draft 2021 FTIP) in compliance with the adopted 2020 Connect SoCal, the 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020 Connect SoCal RTP/SCS) and all federal and state requirements, including those set forth in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST ACT) and metropolitan planning regulations.
SCAG Receives Grant for Go Human Safety Program
The Southern California Association of Governments has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to fund continued work on its regional active transportation safety and encouragement program, Go Human.
Read the full PRESS RELEASE: SCAG Receives Grant for Go Human Safety Program.
Last-Mile Freight Study Addresses Impacts of Surge in Business & Home Deliveries
As part of a major study, SCAG has unveiled a series of strategies to address challenges caused by the growing role freight shipments and e-commerce play in our lives.
SCAG developed the newly released Last-Mile Freight Study to provide solutions to the logistical challenges and community impacts resulting from the rapidly increasing demand for commercial and home deliveries.
Read the Last-Mile Freight Study.
Read the full PRESS RELEASE: Last-Mile Freight Study Addresses Impacts of Surge in Business & Home Deliveries
Join the Go Human Community Listening Session to Inform Upcoming Traffic Safety Engagement Strategies
At SCAG, we know that traffic safety remains a critical issue for our region. On average, 1,500 people are killed, 5,200 are seriously injured, and 136,000 are injured in traffic collisions each year across Southern California in Imperial, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura counties. People who walk and bike are at greater risk of fatalities.
SCAG Wins Two Awards from the American Planning Association
The American Planning Association’s California Chapter has honored the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for its work in establishing an active transportation database and its climate adaptation communications strategies.
The two Excellence Awards were announced Wednesday during the 2020 APA California Virtual Conference: State of Change.
Read the full PRESS RELEASE: SCAG Wins Two Awards from the American Planning Association
New Clean Truck Partnership Will Invest $10 Million for Goods Movement
The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC)and SCAG announced today a new match-funding program for “last mile” transportation to help goods movement providers invest in clean truck and infrastructure technology.
The announcement comes as the MSRC celebrates 30 years of clean air transportation investments from its Clean Transportation Funding Program. Concurrently, SCAG adopted Connect SoCal to advance opportunities for deploying the most cutting-edge technologies to reduce emissions in the last-mile freight market.
Read the full PRESS RELEASE: New Clean Truck Partnership will Invest $10 Million for Goods Movement
SCAG Announces Subregional Partnership Program
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is making available $23 million to its subregional partners for projects that would accelerate home and apartment production and help local jurisdictions meet their immediate and longer-term housing needs.
SCAG Regional Council Formally Adopts Connect SoCal
The Regional Council of Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on Thursday formally adopted a 25-year plan to meet the mobility needs of one of the most robust population and economic centers in the United States.
Go Human Campaign Re-launches with Safe Driving Messaging and Pledge
This month, SCAG’s Go Human program re-launches its advertisement campaign with new messaging to encourage safer driving to improve safety for people walking and biking. Residents across the region will see ads in creative places, reminding drivers to slow down and watch for people walking. The advertising campaign is just one of many strategies to support safety across the region.
SCAG Report Shows Significant Drop in Travel During Early Months of COVID-19; Troubling Patterns Emerge as Economy Reopens
One of the nation’s most congested metropolitan areas has seen a significant decline in vehicle traffic, transit use and air travel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the first comprehensive analysis of the coronavirus’ impact on planes, trains and automobiles in Southern California.
SCAG to Re-launch ‘Go Human’ Campaign to Promote Active Transportation Awareness and Safety
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) re-launches its highly successful Go Human advertising campaign this month throughout the region to encourage drivers to slow down and look for people walking.
SCAG has secured advertising space throughout the region on billboards, gas pump toppers, convenience stores, and bus shelters – all located in areas with high rates of collisions. The campaign also will also rely on digital ads to ensure its message of safety reaches drivers before they get on the road.
Read the full PRESS RELEASE: SCAG to Re-launch ‘Go Human’ Campaign to Promote Active Transportation Awareness and Safety
SCAG’s Go Human Awards 28 Safety Mini-Grants Across the Region
SCAG’s Go Human Campaign is proud to announce that we have awarded 28 Mini-Grants to fund projects that build street-level community resiliency and increase the safety of vulnerable street users, including those who depend on biking and walking. More than $200,000 was awarded across the region.
The Local Community Engagement and Safety Mini-Grants (Mini-Grants) expand the concept of traffic safety amid the efforts to reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recognize its unprecedented impact on our communities.
Go Human Awards 28 Safety Mini-Grants Across the Region
SCAG’s Go Human campaign is proud to announce that we have awarded 28 Local Community Engagement and Safety Mini-Grants (Mini-Grants) to fund projects that build street-level community resiliency and increase the safety of vulnerable street users, including those who depend on biking and walking.
Resilient Streets Webinar Series: Register Today!
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a devastating impact on communities across the region, the nation, and the world. As a result, jurisdictions are contending with strategies to respond to the pandemic’s impacts and envisioning long term efforts for street level planning, safety, resiliency, and recovery. Across the country, emerging practices have included repurposing street space for aid distribution, resource delivery, and temporary infrastructure for bus rapid transit (BRT), among many others.