SACOG Salutes! Award Recipients 2003

Elected Official of the Year Award
Representative John. T. Doolittle
Representative Robert T. Matsui

Leadership and collaboration resulting in historic flood control, water supply, and transportation funding for the Sacramento Region.

Citizen of the Year Award
Sarah Johnson of Elk Grove

Private citizen who has dedicated considerable time, energy and effort to transportation planning in the region, for exemplary commitment to and consistent involvement in transit and transportation planning for the Sacramento Region.

Employee of the Year
Terry Bassett, Executive Director of the Yolo County Transit District

Achievement in providing transportation services to the county and the region’s citizens as district’s top manager.

Regional Business of the Year
Taylor Heavy Hauling

Major user of large diesel trucks, for exemplary efforts in replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles through the SECAT program, resulting in the removal of 15.76 tons of nitrous oxide per year from the air in the Sacramento Region.

Organization of the Year
Urban Land Institute, Sacramento Chapter

Increasing awareness of regional issues, including smart growth, tax-sharing, and affordable housing.

Project of the Year
Sacramento Regional Transit District

South Sacramento Corridor Project

Design and public involvement programs in the execution of the “South Line” extension of the system.

Special Recognition
Cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento

Collaboration in planning redevelopment of the Sacramento River Riverfront.