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Priority Conservation Areas Revised Application Process

As part of the broader Plan Bay Area Implementation effort, ABAG staff worked with local jurisdictions, the ABAG administrative committee and stakeholders to develop a Priority Conservation Areas (PCA) program update. Adopted July 17, 2014, this update specifically addresses the Open Space and...

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Response to South Napa Earthquake

ABAG sends its sympathy and concern to the North Bay communities hit by the South Napa earthquake, especially to those that have been injured, and have sustained damage to their homes and businesses. We are working together to provide as much support as we can. ABAG recognizes the outstanding work...

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Local Government Health and Wellness Forum Creating Healthy Communities

The Local Government Health and Wellness Forum on Creating Healthy Communities was offered as a special resource and benefit for ABAG member cities, towns, and counties on Thursday, September 12th in the MetroCenter Auditorium in Oakland. Expert panelists showcased best practices demonstrating how...

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New Bay Area Water Trail Web Map Launches

Looking to spend some time this summer on the Bay in your kayak or other small watercraft and don't know where to go? The San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail is launching a new web-based interactive map! This trip planning tool for non-motorized small boat users showcases Water Trail launch and...

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Local Governments Honored with Growing Smarter Together Awards

ABAG's Eighth Annual Growing Smarter Together Awards were presented during its Spring General Assembly to the cities of Redwood City, Walnut Creek, Campbell, Richmond, Fremont, South San Francisco, and Vallejo. The role of the cities' public private partners was also recognized with representatives...

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Final Plan Bay Area Adopted - Materials Available

The Final Plan Bay Area was adopted at a joint board meeting of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on July 18, 2013. This Plan includes the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy and the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan – and an...