This Month
SANDAG newsletter
provides information
on key projects & services
SANDAG Service Bureau welcomes new team member
Environmental Mitigation Memorandum delivers on TransNet promise
Bike to Work Day is May 16
Six Diamond Award recipients shine at SANDAG ceremony
Regional economic prosperity strategy approved
San Diego a leader in
innovative ex-offender
reentry services
Forums provide opportunity
to review regional fare strategies
March Board Actions
available online
Previously
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!
SANDAG Service Bureau welcomes new team member
Dr. Carolyn Alkire joins the SANDAG Service Bureau as a Senior Regional Economist. Since its launch in 2005, the Service Bureau has provded GIS analysis and mapping, demographic and economic studies, and transportation modeling and analysis to public agencies, businesses, and other organizations on a fee-for-service basis.
Environmental Mitigation Memorandum delivers on TransNet promise
To help implement the TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP) and establish future agency partnerships, SANDAG Directors recently approved a Memorandum of Agreement that outlines the roles and commitments of these partnerships regarding EMP implementation.
Bike to Work Day is May 16
This year, SANDAG and San Diego County Credit Union have teamed up to sponsor Bike to Work Day 2008, a unique event to help commuters consider bicycling to work as a viable option to driving.
Six Diamond Award recipients shine at SANDAG ceremony
Six deserving organizations were presented with 2008 Diamond Awards by SANDAG Chair Mary Teresa Sessom at the March 28, 2008, SANDAG Board of Directors meeting.
Regional economic prosperity strategy approved
The San Diego Regional Economic Prosperity Strategy identifies the demographic and economic challenges facing the San Diego region, and promotes a set of strategic goals and recommended actions to meet these challenges and improve the competitiveness of our local economy.
San Diego a leader in innovative ex-offender reentry services
Senate Bill 618 is an innovative program being implemented in San Diego County with a goal of reducing recidivism and increasing the likelihood of successful offender reentry.
Forums provide opportunity to review regional fare strategies
SANDAG will host five open house forums in April to review possible changes to regional transit fare strategies.
Join SANDAG for EarthFair 2008!
Join SANDAG on April 20, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for EarthFair 2008 in Balboa Park! This annual event is the largest free environmental fair in the world and draws around 60,000 visitors. Find out how SANDAG is using TransNet funds to help the region "go green," take our survey about your commute haits, and receive a free, recycled tote bag! Visit transit.511.sd.com to plan your trip to EarthFair 2008 today!
March Board Actions available online
The next SANDAG Board of Directors business meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2008, 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.