Connect SoCal
Every four years, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) updates its visionary plan for the future of the region, Connect SoCal. The strategies outlined in this plan affect how everyone in Southern California lives, works and plays.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness
In July 2020,SCAG’s Regional Council adopted Resolution 20‐623‐2, affirming its commitment to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout Southern California. The resolution called for the formation of an ad hoc Special Committee on Equity & Social Justice to further develop SCAG’s response to advancing equity.
Programs & Projects
SCAG serves as the regional forum for cooperative decision making by local government elected officials and its primary responsibilities in fulfillment of federal and state requirements include the development of the Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy; the Federal Transportation Improvement Program; the annual Overall Work Program; and transportation-related portions of local air quality management plans.
SCAG’s other major functions include determining the regional transportation plans and programs are in conformity with state air quality plans; periodic preparation of a Regional Housing Needs Assessment; and intergovernmental review of regionally significant development projects.
Legislation & Advocacy
SCAG serves as the unified voice of the region, advocating for the legislative and funding needs of Southern California’s diverse and growing communities, and creating a strong coalition that can achieve more together.
- 2022 Federal Legislative Platform
- 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities Booklet
- 2021 Federal Legislative Platform
- 2023 Federal Legislative Platform
- 2020 Federal Legislative Platform
- 2020 State Legislative Platform
- 2020 Sacramento Summit Booklet
- 2021 State Legislative Platform
- 2022 State Legislative Platform
- 2023 State Legislative Priorities Booklet
- 2023 State Legislative Platform
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