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In 2008, SACOG adopted the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 (MTP2035), a long-range plan for transportation in the region built on the Blueprint. SACOG is required by federal law to update the MTP at least every four years. Since the last MTP, California adopted Senate Bill 375, which requires a Sustainable Communities Strategy, similar to the Sacramento region's smart land use Blueprint project, to be added to transportation plans across the state. The downturn in the economy has also resulted in less money for transportation, especially at the local level. SACOG will be factoring these changes into the update of the MTP2035.
SACOG staff has begun the technical work for an update to the MTP2035. To be added to the stakeholder list, visit the signup page or call (916) 321-9000.
As part of the technical work, SACOG is participating in a Senate Bill 375 target-setting process with the California Air Resources Board, Caltrans, and other Metropolitan Planning Organizations in the state. SACOG has the opportunity to submit recommended greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in advance of the Air Resources Board's release of draft targets this summer. SACOG is conducting technical work to develop potential targets, which it will share at board committees, a public workshop, and advisory committees in May and early June.
On March 20, 2008, SACOG's Board of Directors approved the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 (MTP2035) after more than two years of extensive public input. The corresponding Environmental Impact Report (both Draft and Final) and  Air Quality Conformity Determination are also available for review. In addition, the full press release is available.
These documents are available on CD at no cost or printed at-cost. To request a CD or purchase a hardcopy, please call Clint Holtzen at 916-321-9000 or email choltzen@sacog.org.
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Attend a Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2035 (MTP2035) Update workshop in your community to help inform how money is spent on public transit, bicycle and pedestrian, and road improvements.
Workshops will run October 13-28 in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties. Click here for more information and to register for a workshop.
 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Options
Draft Growth Projections from State Economist Stephen Levy
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| SACOG scheduled to release draft GHG emissions reduction targets for public comment [and hold public workshop on draft proposed targets] |
| SACOG submits proposed GHG emissions reduction targets to Air Resources Board |
| SACOG hosts focus groups around performance indicators for MTP |
| ARB assigns final GHG emissions reduction target. SACOG hosts eight public MTP workshops; one each in El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, Yuba and Sutter counties and three in Sacramento County |
| County by county information sessions with local elected officials on the draft Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS)/Alternative Planning Strategy (APS) in the MTP |
| At least three public hearings on the draft SCS/APS |
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