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.

As part of the update, SACOG staff has developed three land use and transportation scenarios. Those scenarios including their performance metrics were shared with the public in nine public workshops held across the region in October 2010.

SACOG will use public input received during the public workshops and guidance from the SACOG Board to develop a preferred draft scenario for the update of the MTP 2035. The framework of the draft scenario will be the subject of regular staff agenda items in the SACOG advisory committees, policy committees and full Board meetings. In the spring of 2011, SACOG will conduct additional public meetings for input on the draft preferred scenario. These public meetings will be followed by public hearings in advance of Board action anticipated to conclude in early 2012.

To receive regular updates on the update of the MTP 2035, visit the signup page or call (916) 321-9000.

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.

Results from November 2010 Environmental Justice Focus Groups are available for download.

Fact Sheet: MTP2035

Results from the October 2010 MTP workshops are available for download

October 2010 workshop materials are available for download.

Fact Sheet: SB 375

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Options

Draft Growth Projections from State Economist Stephen Levy