Southern California Association of Governments

Early bird registration for SCAG’s 2025 Regional Conference and General Assembly ends on March 31. Don’t forget to save on the cost of admission for this 60th anniversary event May 1-2 in Palm Desert. Space is filling up quickly. The 2025 Regional Conference and General Assembly’s program of panels, discussions, and activities will feature leading thinkers and practitioners in planning and related fields from Southern California and around nation. Learn more and register online: https://ow.ly/I6GZ50VlOpF

Our Sacramento Summit was a resounding success! Elected officials from throughout the SCAG region met to discuss housing, resiliency, and transportation with our legislators. Thank you to all who met with us, and we look forward to our continued partnerships!

Join SCAG on April 1 for the “Expanding Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure in Under-Resourced Areas” Toolbox Tuesday session exploring innovative strategies to bring zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) to under-resourced communities. The distribution of ZEV charging infrastructure across the SCAG region has not extended into many areas of persistent poverty. This Toolbox Tuesday session will show how local governments can expand ZEV infrastructure in such areas by increasing the number of pole-mounted chargers and creating public-private partnerships for electric vehicle-sharing, among other efforts. Register online to learn how targeted investments and policies can achieve a ZEV future for all: https://ow.ly/iSi150Vl3HK

?? Time is running out to apply for the 2025 SCAG Scholarship Program ?? The program, in partnership with the California Transportation Foundation, provides nine $4,000 scholarship awards for high school or community college students from the SCAG region. Applications are due electronically on March 21. More information is available on the SCAG website: https://ow.ly/Xwnc50VjA0F

Join the City of Santa Ana at the Inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana and Sahuayo Business Expo! SCAG is proud to promote this three-day business expo as an opportunity to explore international business opportunities and connect with over 30 talented artisans from Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico. Whether you’re looking for new business partners, clients, or suppliers, this expo is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and discover unique products. Register online: https://lnkd.in/gnnAwkfX

SCAG's Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer Javiera Cartagena traveled to Washington D.C. last week as a member of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's ACCESS D.C. delegation. During the trip, Cartagena met with Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Thousand Oaks), who serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to discuss SCAG's priorities for the next Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.

Join SCAG for a Toolbox Tuesday focused on mobility hubs. Mobility hubs are essential solutions that integrate multiple transportation options in one location to create better access to mobility, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled. Hear speakers from agencies and localities share their experiences in developing mobility hubs, including their funding plans, community engagement activities, strategies for technology integration, plans for ongoing maintenance and operations, and more. Plus, be the first to access SCAG’s new “Mobility Hub Design and Implementation Guide,” which provides practical guidance for local jurisdictions. Register and learn more online: https://ow.ly/GbXq50Vgyjf

SCAG is proud to sponsor the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) 88 Cities Summit 2025. Join city leaders, economic development professionals, and key stakeholders from across Los Angeles County for a day of insight, innovation, and action on March 18 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTQmKd5B

SCAG’s new “Mobility Hub Design and Implementation Guide” highlights best practices for implementing mobility hubs and mobility hub networks in Southern California. The guide is tailored to support local planners as they locate and prioritize candidate mobility hub sites, design and optimize sites, secure funding, explore partnership opportunities, and more.? To learn more about the potential of mobility hubs to create new multimodal transportation options for communities all over Southern California, read more about mobility hubs and register to attend an upcoming online mobility hubs training session on SCAG News: https://lnkd.in/gjU6e7SK

The program guidelines for the Surface Transportation Block Grant/Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (STBG/CMAQ) call for project nominations have officially been approved. These guidelines incorporate lessons from previous nominations, streamline the application process, and align with the goals of Connect SoCal 2024 and federal performance management priorities. With $1.2 billion in federal funding available for eligible transportation initiatives in federal fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, the call for project nominations opens on March 31 and will remain open until May 16. Get more details on the guidelines, application process, and upcoming workshops on the SCAG STBG/CMAQ website: https://ow.ly/li3N50VhvqV