This Month
SANDAG newsletter
provides information
on key projects & services
California Transportation Commission holds hearing
at SANDAG
511 celebrates its first year
in operation
Alcohol-related fatalities decline, but DUIs remain concern
Local companies can glitter
with Diamond Awards
Free workshop aims to
increase workplace flexibility
Work begins on
SR 52 extension
SANDAG receives
upgraded bond ratings
January Board Actions
available online
SANDAG newsletter provides information on key projects & services
As a public service, SANDAG distributes rEgion, a free, monthly newsletter. To subscribe to rEgion, visit SANDAG's Home page at 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!
California Transportation Commission holds hearing at SANDAG
Representatives of the California Transportation Commission will hold a hearing at SANDAG on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, to listen to presentations and public comment on the region’s proposals for funding under the Trade Corridors Improvement Fund program.
511 celebrates its first year in operation
The free 511 phone system, which provides real-time transportation information, celebrates one year in operation in February 2008. Commuters continue to dial the system to make informed travel decisions.
Alcohol-related fatalities decline, but DUIs remain concern
The SANDAG Criminal Justice Research Division provides brief monthly faxes that report on current projects and other topics of interest to criminal justice agencies, school administrators, public officials, city and county administrators, social service and health agencies, and the general public.
Local companies can glitter with Diamond Awards
SANDAG is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Diamond Awards, which honor organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to reducing traffic congestion and improving the region's mobility.
Free workshop aims to increase workplace flexibility
SANDAG and the U.S. Department of Labor - Women's Bureau teamed up to highlight workplace flexibility options available to employers in the San Diego region.
Work begins on SR 52 extension
Drivers in Santee and communities to the east had good reason to celebrate the new year in January as officials broke ground on work to extend State Route 52 from SR 125 to SR 67.
SANDAG receives upgraded bond ratings
Standard & Poor’s assigned SANDAG an AAA credit rating on February 1, 2008, positioning the organization to sell $600 million in bonds at historically low interest rates to pay for transportation infrastructure projects.
January Board Actions available online
The next SANDAG Board of Directors business meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 22, 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.