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Fare increase effective
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$9.7 million available for
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Linking crime and the
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Find your match with
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Actions from the November Board of Directors meeting rule

 

 the rEgion

SANDAG newsletter provides information on key projects & services
As a public service, SANDAG distributes rEgion, a free, monthly newsletter. To subscribe to rEgion, visit www.sandag.org and enter a valid e-mail address in the box at the bottom left corner of the page. Each month, you will receive information to keep you updated on important projects and services underway and planned in the San Diego region. It's a great way to stay in the loop!

San Diego region ready with economic stimulus package
To quickly apply for any funds that may be made available in a federal stimulus package, SANDAG and its partner agencies have taken proactive steps to be immediately ready.

Mid-Coast corridor transit project update
The Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project will extend San Diego Trolley service from the Old Town Transit Center to University City, serving major activity centers such as the University of California, San Diego and University Towne Centre.

Fare increase effective January 1
Effective January 1, 2009, various regional passes for travel on North County Transit District and Metropolitan Transit System services will be increasing.

$9.7 million available for smart growth projects
SANDAG is seeking excellent projects for the first funding cycle of the new TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program, which will distribute $9.7 million to local municipalities next year to help pay for improvements that support compact, transit-oriented development.

Nominate your organization for a 2009 Diamond Award
RideLink announces the 2009 Diamond Awards, which honor organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility in the San Diego region.

Linking crime and the economy
New research by the SANDAG Criminal Justice Research Division explores the relationship between dips in the economy and a rise in property crime.

Find your match with iCommute
Looking for a safe, secure and simple way to find ridesharing opportunities? The new SANDAG online ride matching and trip logging service, iCommute, is now available to help!

November Board of Directors meeting actions available online
The next SANDAG Board of Directors business meeting is scheduled for Friday January 23, 2009, at 9 a.m. Members of the public not in attendance may listen live to this meeting by accessing the "Listen Live" link from the SANDAG Web site home page approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

Sign up to receive rEgion
To subscribe to rEgion, the SANDAG free monthly electronic newsletter, go to www.sandag.org and enter a valid e-mail address in the box at the bottom left corner of the page. Then, each month, you will receive information to keep you updated as to what’s happening in the San Diego region with regards to growth, transportation planning and construction, environmental management, housing, open space, energy, criminal justice, and binational topics.