SACOG Salutes! Award Recipients 1999

Agency of the Year
Yolo County Transportation District

Innovative leadership among transit providers in the region.

Business of the Year
Raley's/Bel Air

First private company in the region to implement clean-fuel technology into heavy duty truck fleet.

Individual of the Year

Dain Domich, Developer

Major projects include infill developments near existing transit hubs.

Employee of the Year
Amarjeet Benipal, Caltrans District 3

Exceptional coordination with local agencies to deliver projects.

Elected Official of the Year
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer

Instrumental in securing the region’s Jobs Access/Reverse Commute Grant.

Project of the Year (tie)
The Arden-Garden Connector

Alternative east-west corridor for travelers north of the American River.

The Lake Natoma Crossing

Relieve traffic congestion on the Rainbow Bridge, while minimizing traffic impacts in historic Folsom.

Special Recognition (posthumous)
Wayne Hultgren, Father of Light Rail

Primary advocate for Sacramento to build a surface rail line which began running in 1987.