After more than two years of work and deliberations, ABAG staff was consolidated with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on July 1, 2017. The Approved ABAG 2017-18 Budget and Work Program lays out the work that will be performed by the consolidated staff.
"During this time of transition with...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Association of Bay Area Governments will receive a $600,000 grant to support brownfields assessments in the cities of Richmond and El Cerrito, and in North Richmond in Contra Costa County. ABAG sought the EPA grant to support...
The launch of Bay Trail on Tour is an invitation to download and enjoy five or more free smart phone audio tours while walking segments of the Bay Trail. The Bay Trail on Tour melds together three aspects of what makes the Bay Area unique: innovative technology, awe-inspiring bay views, and an...
In response to the passage of land use: zoning legislation (SB 1069 Wieckowski) on accessory dwelling units (ADU) or in-law units, the California Housing Finance Agency recently announced that it has revised its guidelines so first-time homebuyers may apply rental income from an ADU toward loan...
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) recently released the Draft Plan Bay Area 2040. Open houses are scheduled in each of the nine Bay Area counties for comment on the draft Plan Bay Area 2040. Residents are encouraged to attend a...
ABAG, in partnership with David Bonowitz, SE, has created the Resilience Policy Guidance Document: Soft Story Model Ordinance and Handbook to help jurisdictions develop local soft story retrofit programs.
The ordinance stemmed from ABAG's 2016 Resilience Policy Guidance Document: Soft Story...
Cities, towns, and counties are asked to help Shape the Future of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). Complete the following survey. If you have already submitted a survey, there is now an opportunity to submit additional comments.
ABAG Special General Assembly
During ABAG's Special...
More than 120 attendees from local governments throughout the region attended the ABAG Special General Assembly on January 30, 2017. Participants engaged in a dynamic dialogue on the future role of the Council of Governments and local coordination to address regional challenges. Local government...
At the October 28th joint meeting of the ABAG Administrative Committee and the MTC Planning Committee, Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM) and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (Orrick) presented reports on financial and legal due diligence, respectively, in connection with the Option 7...
November 7, 2016
To: Mayors, City Council Members, Supervisors, and City Managers and County Administrators
From: Dave Cortese, MTC Chair and Julie Pierce, ABAG President
Re: Update on Plan Bay Area 2040 and ABAG/MTC Staff Consolidation
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the...
