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Comprehensive Land Use and Regional Growth Projects

TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program

The TransNet Extension Ordinance provides funding for two competitive grant programs that support local efforts to increase walking, biking, and transit use throughout the region: the Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) and Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP). The ATGP also is funded with Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds.

Information on all grant-funded projects to date is available in a summary and as an interactive map at KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/grants.

Project managers can refer to the Grant Resources page for information regarding baseline data collection, communications, signage, logos, grant agreements, agency staff and project managers’ contact information, as well as other general information..

Smart Growth Incentive Program

The SGIP provides funding for transportation-related infrastructure improvements and planning efforts that support smart growth development in Smart Growth Opportunity Areas as shown on the Smart Growth Concept Map (updated May 2016). The goal is to fund comprehensive public infrastructure projects and planning activities that facilitate compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented development and increase housing and transportation choices. SANDAG makes available the grant applications of projects funded through the SGIP.

Pilot SGIP | SGIP Cycle 1 | SGIP Cycle 2 | SGIP Cycle 3 | SGIP Cycle 4

Active Transportation Grant Program

The goal of the ATGP is to encourage local jurisdictions to plan and build facilities that promote multiple travel choices and increase connectivity to transit, schools, retail centers, parks, work, and other community gathering places. The grant program also encourages local jurisdictions to provide bike parking, education, encouragement, and awareness programs that support pedestrian and bike infrastructure. SANDAG makes available the grant applications of projects funded through the ATGP.

ATGP Cycle 1 | ATGP Cycle 2 | ATGP/ATP Funds Exchange Projects | ATGP Cycle 3 | ATGP Cycle 4

Reference Documents for Both Programs

SANDAG Smart Growth Concept Map

SANDAG Designing for Smart Growth: Creating Great Places in the San Diego Region

Planning and Designing for Pedestrians: Model Guidelines for the San Diego Region

Design Standards from Riding to 2050: The San Diego Regional Bicycle Plan

Active Design Guidelines

TransNet Signage Guide

National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Street Design Guide

National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Guide

Caltrans Highway Design Manual (Chapter 1000, Bicycle and Transportation Design)

California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices