Association of Bay Area Governments

ABAG stands for the Association of Bay Area Governments. Our mission is to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities.

ABAG is part regional planning agency and part local government service provider. We accomplish our goals by providing planning services and cost-effective ABAG member services to local governments struggling with rising costs and diminishing incomes.

Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos Assumes ABAG Helm

The ABAG Executive Committee elected President Belia Ramos and Vice President Jesse Arreguin in January 2024. Learn more.

Bay Area Gets $32 Million for Critical Water Quality Projects Water grants

Bay Area Gets $32 Million for Critical Water Quality Projects

The Bay Area is the beneficiary of $32 million in water quality grants to protect fish passages in Richmond, build rain gardens at schools in underserved areas of Petaluma and provide flood protection in San Jose, among other projects.

BayREN Supports Local Businesses with Energy Efficiency Upgrades BayREN

BayREN Supports Local Businesses with Energy Efficiency Upgrades

In the bustling heart of downtown San Rafael in Marin County stands Thai Food Express, serving beloved dishes such as red curry, drunken noodles, and papaya salad. Open since 1990, Thai Food Express has consistently remained a crowd favorite.