Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

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 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 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” 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 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, 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” 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

The FHWA and FTA are conducting S**G’s 2026 Federal Certification Review and inviting public comment on S**G’s regional transportation planning process. Submit comments by June 15 to [email protected] and help shape the future of transportation planning in Southern California. Learn more at S**G News:

Public Input Notice for S**G Federal Certification Review | Southern California Association of Governments The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will conduct the 2026 S**G federal certification review to...

San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' Regional Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) was recognized with the “Adaptation and Resilience” award during the S**G 2026 Sustainability Awards on May 7.

The San Gabriel Valley CWPP is a comprehensive, science-based framework that coordinates wildfire preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery across jurisdictions.

For more on S**G’s 2026 Sustainability Awards, visit S**G News: https://ow.ly/Pf6u50Z1jn8

The Housing Accessibility Initiative (HAI) was recognized with the “Housing for Sustainability” award during the S**G 2026 Sustainability Awards on May 7.

HAI is City of Lancaster, CA – Government’s comprehensive strategy to rapidly expand diverse, high-quality housing options and meet 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment obligations. The HAI enables unprecedented housing production across market-rate, affordable, special-needs, senior, and accessory dwelling unit-integrated projects.

For more on S**G’s 2026 Sustainability Awards, visit S**G News: https://ow.ly/BKzU50YZeX0