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Everyday, our region’s counties and cities are taking actions to make this the best place to work, live, and play. We will share our member city and county milestones here, along with our own regional news and blog posts.
Building a Region Together: SACOG’s Blueprint Workshop
Join the conversations that will help shape the region's future on June 16
SACOG is preparing to host the Blueprint Workshop on June 16, and anticipation is high. This event is a unique opportunity for community members, planners, and local leaders to collaborate on a shared vision for the region. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience that will shape the trajectory of our region for years to come!
Sacramento Revamping Car Share Program After Gig Departure
Lessons learned from GIG Car Share in Sacramento are helping to inform future transportation mobility options
GIG Car Share, the hybrid car share program that launched in 2018 left the region earlier this year after its original agreement ended with the City of Sacramento. By the time GIG pulled out, Sacramento users had amassed well over 6 million miles on the 260 cars. Now, leaders are working on how Sacramento can regrow its car share program.
Community Collaborative Addressing Health Inequities in Roseville
The Invest Health initiative focuses on benefits of the built environment
SACOG’s Board of Directors learned more about the City of Roseville’s Invest Health initiative during last week’s board meeting on Thursday, April 20. You can watch the presentation here.
Get Ready to Roll: May is Bike Month!
Sacramento region gears up for a month of cycling celebrations and advocacy
May is just around the corner, and for biking enthusiasts and environmentally conscious individuals alike, that means one thing: May is Bike Month! With its warmer weather, longer days, and beautiful blossoms in full bloom, May is the perfect time to dust off your bike, strap on your helmet, and hit the road on two wheels.
Yuba-Sutter Embarks on Action Plan to Optimize Built Environment
The region’s Blue Zones community blueprint lays out a multi-pronged approach to community health and well-being
The concept of living longer, healthier lives is the impetus behind a program known as Blue Zones, where communities take a proactive approach to improving health and well-being through a variety of initiatives.
Walking and Biking Projects See Big Boost in Funding
10 active transportation projects awarded $45.5 million
Transformational changes are under way as $45.5 million was awarded to 10 projects dedicated to improving walking and biking options throughout the Sacramento region.
Infill Solutions for an Old District in the City of Auburn
Green Means Go funding will help streamline future development
The City of Auburn was one of many jurisdictions to receive awards from the $34.5 million in funding that SACOG distributed to infill housing projects across the Sacramento region.
SACOG Board of Directors Approves $31.3 Million in Green Means Go Grants
Funding supports efforts to accelerate infill housing in existing communities
The SACOG Board of Directors has approved $31.3 million in planning and capital infrastructure funding to support infill housing development throughout the Sacramento region. This funding builds off $3.2 million in grants in November 2022 to jumpstart infill housing through five ‘Early Activation’ awards.
A New Kind of Infill for the City of Folsom
Green Means Go helps fund affordable home project for 10 new families in Folsom’s Green Zone
Ten families will soon be buying new homes in the heart of the City of Folsom thanks to the work of city planners and a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. At 300 Persifer Street a residential infill project will turn one lot into five, each with a home and an accessory dwelling unit.
Students in West Linda Get More Safe Routes to Schools
Yuba County receives $21 million for project that will fund sidewalks, bike lanes, and storm drains
Sidewalks connect pedestrians to their neighborhoods; they are an avenue for dog walks, evening family strolls, and a safe, healthy way for kids to get to school. In the community of West Linda in Yuba County, sidewalks are not a prominent neighborhood feature, but work is being done to change that.
Sacramento Region Received Historic Funding Award for Active Transportation Projects
The California Transportation Commission awarded $83 million to eight local projects
During the last round of Active Transportation Program funding awards from the California Transportation Commission, the region was awarded $83 million for eight projects that improve walking and biking options for community members. This is the largest award the region has seen since the program began nearly 10 years ago.
Building the Foundation to “Dig Once”
SACOG special district convening highlights opportunities for regional collaboration on infill infrastructure
Unprecedented levels of federal and state funding are available for regional infill development, and collaboration is key to bringing projects to bear.
SACOG Swears in Board Leadership for 2023
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors has elected County of Sacramento Supervisor Patrick Kennedy as the board chair and City of Placerville Mayor Michael Saragosa, as the board vice chair. They were sworn in during the first board meeting of the year on January 19, 2023.
It’s Trail Time!
Two new trails will join the region's Ready, Set, Trails! network in 2023
The Sacramento region is a few steps closer to building the Regional Trail Network this month after two project groundbreakings took place in the cities of Citrus Heights and Sacramento. Each trail is part of the vision for a 1,000-mile trail network across the region to improve connections to daily destinations by walking or biking.
Building Better Communities: How Sacramento Regional Transit helped create the region’s “coolest” neighborhood
A guest post by Sacramento Regional Transit
Years in the making, one of the most dramatic and unusual neighborhoods in the region is rising fast in a former industrial area next to Sacramento State University.
It’s Time to Put Racial Equity into Action
Introducing SACOG’s Racial Equity Action Plan to create a more inclusive region and agency
The last two years have been a journey of listening, learning, and understanding of SACOG’s role in advancing racial equity in the Sacramento region. While there are still a lot of lessons to uncover, the agency has committed to doing things differently with the Racial Equity Action Plan, adopted by the Board of Directors in October 2022.
SACOG Board of Directors Approves $3.2 Million in Early Activation Green Means Go Grants
Funding supports planning and implementation for infill development projects throughout the region
The first ever round of funding for Green Means Go has been approved by SACOG’s Board of Directors. This approval marks a huge milestone for the program, focused on accelerating infill development and housing in locally-identified Green Zones which have been adopted in 26 jurisdictions throughout the region.
Thank you to Senator Richard Pan for his advocacy of Green Means Go, and to the Strategic Growth Council for their implementation support.
Watch Now: Panel on Attainable Housing in Commercial Corridors
ULI final report on Sacramento County corridors also now available
SACOG and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) partnered with Sacramento County and the City of Folsom in preparing a weeklong Advisory Services Panel centered on accelerating housing along suburban commercial corridors.
Young Voices Ring Loud and Clear at Livability Summit
Youth Leadership Academy students share their vision for a livable region
Youth are ready to take a seat at the table and play an active role in shaping the future of our communities. That is the message a panel of four emerging leaders and Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) students communicated during the first-ever Valley Vision Livability Summit.
Trip to Green Pilot Takes Off in Placerville
Study sheds light on new traffic solutions
The City of Placerville was looking for solutions to ease traffic through the city along US 50, so they set the series of three traffic lights through Placerville to be green all day during several weekends this past summer.