Programs and Responsibilities

The majority of SACOG’s activities have been focused on transportation planning, funding and project delivery. The agency has developed a wide-range of related programs of regional significance including rural-urban connections, air quality, land use, affordable housing, shared services, coordination and sometimes advocacy on a range of topics including flood control, water, and state and federal regulations.

SACOG Programs and Responsibilities

Each year the SACOG Board adopts an Overall Work Program (OWP) and budget to guide agency activities. Each major work activity is included as a separate work element:

Project Delivery and Programming – Assists local jurisdictions in meeting all state and federal requirements for funding projects, and identifying available state and federal funds.

Multi-modal Transportation Planning and Coordination – Develops Metropolitan Transportation Plan, balancing federal mandates with the needs and interests of member jurisdictions.

Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Planning, Analysis and Coordination – Implements requirements of the federal Clean Air Act and California Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act (SB 375) by ensuring that delivered projects do not impede the region’s air quality and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

Transit Planning and Coordination – Provides planning support and a forum for coordination opportunities for the region’s transit operators.

Housing and Land Use – Provides analysis and planning support for projects related to the housing and land use needs of the region consistent with the region’s Blueprint Growth Scenario with technical assistance tools for both urban and rural communities, including the Rural-Urban Connections Strategy supporting the rural economy and environment.

Regional Monitoring and Forecasting – Provides data and technical tools needed for high quality transportation and air quality analysis, and project development.

Geographic Information Systems – Provides technical support and facilitates the cooperative development of GIS programs for local agencies in the SACOG region.

Public Information, Outreach and Advocacy – Supports SACOG programs by providing information to and receiving input from the public and other interested parties; fosters public awareness of SACOG and its efforts; advocates for funding, legislation, and other favorable outcomes that will aid in delivery of regional priority projects.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways – Coordinates ITS planning and operations among jurisdictions and Caltrans, and operates a call boxes program in the SACOG region and two bordering counties.

Transportation Demand Management/Rideshare/511 Travel Information – Operates a rideshare and public education/marketing program encouraging multi-mode transportation options, and manages in coordination with Caltrans the regional 511 traveler information system.