Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) S**G is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, representing 6 counties, 191 cities and 18 million residents.

S**G undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California S**G is the nation’s largest Metropolitan Planning Organization, representing 6 counties, 191 cities and 18 million residents.

Courtney Aguirre, S**G's manager of Mobility Planning and Goods Movement, presented at the National Association of Regio...
06/11/2026

Courtney Aguirre, S**G's manager of Mobility Planning and Goods Movement, presented at the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) Annual Conference in Tulsa during a session on regional planning for major sports and global events.

Aguirre joined Jesse Rush, director of EMBARK, to highlight how agencies in Southern California and Oklahoma City are preparing for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Aguirre provided an overview of the Games Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy, emphasizing approaches to reducing and shifting travel demand, strengthening multimodal connectivity, and ensuring cross‑jurisdictional coordination and partnerships to support a safe and reliable travel experience for both people and goods during the LA28 Games. EMBARK shared complementary efforts underway in Oklahoma City, illustrating how regions of different scales are approaching similar challenges.

Together, the presentations demonstrated how large‑scale events can serve as catalysts for long‑term mobility improvements, strengthened partnerships, and enhanced regional resilience.

Contactless payments are now available on the Metrolink Arrow and San Bernardino lines.Contactless payment is a secure, ...
06/09/2026

Contactless payments are now available on the Metrolink Arrow and San Bernardino lines.

Contactless payment is a secure, cash-free method to pay transit fares by tapping or holding a payment card, smartphone, or smartwatch on a payment terminal. S**G is proud to support the transition to contactless payments by providing Metrolink’s Contactless Payments Pilot with $2.8 million in funding.

Learn more about Metrolink’s new technology and S**G’s role in supporting mobility innovation at S**G News: https://ow.ly/qrUf50Z94kf

The SoCal Greenprint web-based mapping tool is now available online. Visit S**G news to learn how S**G’s SoCal Greenpri...
06/08/2026

The SoCal Greenprint web-based mapping tool is now available online.

Visit S**G news to learn how S**G’s SoCal Greenprint can help local jurisdictions, transportation agencies, stakeholders, and local communities make strategic land use and infrastructure decisions, support conservation investments, and offset the impacts of transportation and development projects: https://ow.ly/LGsj50Z6sM5

Don’t forget to register for the Toolbox Tuesday on June 9, “Exploring Regional Progress with the 2026 State of the Regi...
06/03/2026

Don’t forget to register for the Toolbox Tuesday on June 9, “Exploring Regional Progress with the 2026 State of the Region Report.”

Learn more about major trends in Southern California’s mobility, communities, environment, and economy.

The session will focus on the data and trends gathered in S**G’s “2026 State of the Region Report,” published recently by S**G to help local jurisdictions identify regional trends and engage with regional planning and policy decisions. The 2026 State of the Region Report is available on S**G’s Connect SoCal 2050 webpage. Toolbox Tuesday sessions are eligible for 1.5 American Planning Association Certification Maintenance credits.

Register today: https://ow.ly/s5XH50Z2m2P

Register today to attend LA28's June 2 Procurement Series session. The virtual session will focus on the transportation ...
06/01/2026

Register today to attend LA28's June 2 Procurement Series session. The virtual session will focus on the transportation sector, providing an overview of known and planned purchasing categories and anticipated timelines to help businesses effectively position themselves for upcoming opportunities connected to the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Register online: https://ow.ly/rSRS50Z6l9Z

S**G Executive Director Kome Ajise participated in the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) 2026 Annual Conferen...
05/28/2026

S**G Executive Director Kome Ajise participated in the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) 2026 Annual Conference, themed “The Future is Here.” The event gathered Orange County elected officials, city managers, planning directors, and private sector leaders to explore strategies for advancing and regulating emerging technologies. Discussions covered a range of topics, including wildfire preparedness and advanced air mobility, highlighting innovations already influencing the region. The conference also marked the official launch of OCCOG’s Advanced Air Mobility Working Group, a new collaborative initiative that includes S**G as a member.

Nyeland Promise's “Safe Travels in Nyeland Acres” initiative was recognized with the “Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity” d...
05/22/2026

Nyeland Promise's “Safe Travels in Nyeland Acres” initiative was recognized with the “Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity” during the S**G 2026 Sustainability Awards on May 7.

The Safe Travels in Nyeland Acres initiative improves active transportation, traffic safety, and environmental health for vulnerable populations. Nyeland Promise is a community-rooted nonprofit advancing equity, safety, and quality of life in Nyeland Acres through multilingual, resident-led planning and advocacy.

For more on S**G’s 2026 Sustainability Awards, visit S**G News: https://ow.ly/RJK950Z1jVj

The Imperial County Transportation Commission Calexico East Port of Entry Bridge Widening Project was recognized with th...
05/21/2026

The Imperial County Transportation Commission Calexico East Port of Entry Bridge Widening Project was recognized with the “Economic Resilience” award during the S**G 2026 Sustainability Awards on May 7.

The Calexico East Port of Entry Bridge Widening Project eliminated a longstanding bottleneck at this commercial freight corridor. The project delivers measurable quality-of-life improvements by reducing exposure to harmful vehicle emissions, providing safer pedestrian crossings, and improving access to cross-border employment and services.

For more on S**G’s 2026 Sustainability Awards, visit S**G News: https://ow.ly/HXCJ50Z1j9P

Join S**G on June 9 for a Toolbox Tuesday session to examine major trends in Southern California’s mobility, communities...
05/20/2026

Join S**G on June 9 for a Toolbox Tuesday session to examine major trends in Southern California’s mobility, communities, environment, and economy.

The “Exploring Regional Progress with the 2026 State of the Region Report” Toolbox Tuesday session will be online and open to the public. Register today to get detailed insight into regional conditions from 2000 to 2024. The session will focus on data and trends gathered in S**G’s “2026 State of the Region Report,” published recently by S**G to help local jurisdictions identify regional trends and engage with regional planning and policy decisions.

Registration is open online: https://ow.ly/SE7150Z2rhn

The City of Pico Rivera - Government Climate Action and Adaptation Plan was recognized with the “Climate Leadership” awa...
05/20/2026

The City of Pico Rivera - Government Climate Action and Adaptation Plan was recognized with the “Climate Leadership” award during the S**G 2026 Sustainability Awards on May 7.

Pico Rivera’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) establishes an implementation-focused framework to cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, and build climate resilience, with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.

For more on S**G’s 2026 Sustainability Awards, visit S**G News: https://ow.ly/WRmo50Z1k3N

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