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BayREN Supports Local Businesses with Energy Efficiency Upgrades BayREN

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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.

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Attention College Students: Applications Due March 27 for Paid Mentorship Program Interns from MTC's 2018 cohort celebrate their final presentations in San Francisco.

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Attention College Students: Applications Due March 27 for Paid Mentorship Program

Bay Area college and university students are encouraged to apply to the ABAG/Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Pathway to Government College Mentorship Program. This paid opportunity offers students professional work experience in transportation planning, finance and operational projects...

PCA Grants Will Provide Up to $8.5 Million for Bay Area Conservation Projects Beautiful fall colors in a Vineyard in Napa, California.

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PCA Grants Will Provide Up to $8.5 Million for Bay Area Conservation Projects

ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), in partnership with the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC), are offering up to $8.5 million in grants ranging from $200,000 to $1 million in the latest cycle of Priority Conservation Area (PCA) grants.

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Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) Are About to Get a Refresh aerial of undeveloped land in alameda county

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Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) Are About to Get a Refresh

After 17 years since they were first developed, the regional land use planning framework for conservation in the Bay Area is wrapping up a yearlong effort to address past challenges and integrate important topics of equity and climate adaptation.

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State HCD Announces Fair Housing Survey Housing

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State HCD Announces Fair Housing Survey

As part of the California Department of Housing and Community Development's effort to update the fair housing plan, the agency is conducting a Community Needs Assessment survey to establish community needs and priorities.

Future Transportation Revenue Measure, Rider Experience Top 2024 Advocacy Priorities San Francisco Bay Ferry passengers and an American flag.

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Future Transportation Revenue Measure, Rider Experience Top 2024 Advocacy Priorities

ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission this month finalized their joint state and federal priorities for the 2024 legislative session. ABAG and MTC staff advocate for the Bay Area’s priorities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and the 2024 MTC/ABAG Joint Advocacy Program will guide...

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ABAG and MTC Approve Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint Strategies and Growth Geographies VTA light rail train near a large home on a residential street.

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ABAG and MTC Approve Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint Strategies and Growth Geographies

The Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee on Jan. 12 approved the revised Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint strategies and Growth Geographies. This action enables staff to further study the strategies’ performance in meeting critical regional goals for an affordable...