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Federal Funding and Policies in a New Administration
On April 24, 2025 SACOG hosted a webinar focused on discretionary transportation grants, actions within the first 100 days of the new administration, and provided an introductory overview of the basics of congressional funding.
04/30/2025
Franklin Boulevard Celebrates as Complete Streets Project Takes Off
A community vision for a safe and active Franklin Boulevard is one step closer to completion with the celebration and groundbreaking on March 27, 2025.
04/02/2025
SACOG Board of Directors Approves $4.7 Million in Active Transportation Program Funding Recommendations
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) board of directors allocated $4.7 million to four projects that will improve active transportation connections and safety in the Sacramento region.
04/02/2025
Join the "GO by...” Regional Challenge – Save money. Earn prizes.
Residents in the Sacramento region who log their walking, biking, transit, or carpool trips in the new NorCal GO app now through April 30 will have a chance to win a $25 gift card!
03/10/2025 9:32 AM
Affordable Housing Infill Project One Step Closer to Completion in the Heart of Folsom
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento celebrated the beginning of construction on a 10-unit affordable housing infill project with a “Wall Raising” in Folsom.
02/28/2025
Groundbreaking Kicks Off Arden Way Complete Streets Project
Sacramento County celebrated a big step toward a more vibrant Arden Way corridor on February 20, 2025, with the groundbreaking for the Arden Way Complete Streets—Phase 1 Project.
02/28/2025
Public Agencies Can Now Apply for Assistance to Help Build the 1,000-Mile Regional Trail Network
To help implement the 1,000-Mile Regional Trail Network, SACOG is offering technical assistance to public agencies that are implementing projects identified in the 2022 Sacramento Region Trail Network Action Plan.
02/27/2025
SACOG Board of Directors Elects New Leadership for 2025
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Board of Directors has elected city of Elk Grove councilmember Darren Suen as chair, and city of Rocklin mayor Jill Gayaldo as vice chair.
12/19/2024 10:35 AM
2024 Annual Highlights
2024 has seen decades of work come to fruition as cities and counties work together to create a vibrant and thriving region.
12/19/2024
$3.8 Million Approved for Projects in Disinvested Communities through Engage, Empower, Implement Program
The SACOG Board of Directors approved $3.8 million in funding for 11 projects across the region as part of the agency’s Engage, Empower, Implement (EEI) program.
11/20/2024
Galt Is Providing Better Connections for Residents and Visitors Along C Street
This central route through the heart of town is being transformed with new bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and landscaping.
11/20/2024
Transportation List for the 2025 Blueprint Adopted by Board of Directors
The SACOG Board of Directors adopted the Draft Final Transportation Project List. This list, combined with the adopted land use assumptions, will form the final preferred scenario for the 2025 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, known as the 2025 Blueprint.
11/20/2024
"Dangerous by Design" Workshop Addresses Pedestrian Safety in Sacramento Region
The presentation shed light on the alarming pedestrian safety issues in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, which ranks 20th in the United States for pedestrian road fatalities.
11/15/2024
2024 Regional Progress Report Shows Emerging Trends in Transportation, Housing, and the Economy
11/14/2024
SACOG Welcomes Data Professionals to the Data and Modeling User Conference
The conference is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in learning what’s “under the hood” of SACOG’s data and uncovering how models and data assumptions are used to help inform projects across the region.
10/07/2024
Green Means Go: Housing Solutions from the Ground Up
SACOG gathered leaders from across the state to share how Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 funds impact the Sacramento region through SACOG’s Green Means Go program.
10/07/2024
Citrus Heights Constructing Final Stage Along Auburn Boulevard
The City of Citrus Heights is putting the final piece of its nearly $36 million Auburn Boulevard Complete Street project together after almost 20 years.
08/28/2024 10:44 AM
2025 Blueprint Update: Adopted Land Use Assumptions Inform Transportation Investments
08/16/2024
Exploring the Denver Region: A Tour of Progress and Innovation
SACOG board members and guests got a first-hand look at key projects shaping Denver’s skyline and community.
07/25/2024
Carbon Reduction Program Grant Awards: Eight Regional Projects Awarded $7.4 Million
07/25/2024