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SANDAG Response to COVID-19
The health and safety of the San Diego region, including all of our partners and stakeholders, is a priority for SANDAG.
SANDAG continues to monitor COVID-19 development to provide timely and appropriate responses related to our regional responsibilities and programs.
Essential information is available on SANDAG’s social media channels - @SANDAGregion on Facebook and Instagram, and @SANDAG on Twitter.
We are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California Public Health Department, and San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
Telework Resources
The SANDAG iCommute team periodically hosts free telework webinars to support regional employers and employees in the shift to teleworking.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
11 a.m.
Returning to Work? Commute Considerations
Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8867923424819658252
Recording: Telework Wellness - How to nurture teams and boost morale
Recording: New to Telework Culture? How to overcome challenges and prepare employees for success
Recording: Seasoned Telework Programs - Expanding and adapting for company-wide remote work
To learn more about resources for employers and teleworkers, including sample policies, guidelines, case studies, and articles, visit iCommuteSD.com/telework.
Data about the Regional Impact of COVID-19
The SANDAG Data Science and Analytics team developed a new series of economic impact reports and forecasts that analyze how COVID-19 has affected employment and the economy. The reports are updated weekly and available at sandag.org/economy.
SANDAG also analyzed the differences in travel patterns between mid-March and mid-April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019, showing a 44% decrease in vehicle miles traveled on local freeways. Read our latest InfoBit - Travel on our Freeways Since the COVID-19 Orders Began.
In an attempt to evaluate how COVID-19 and the stay at home orders have affected crime in the San Diego region, SANDAG also analyzed crime case data reported across the region between March and April 2020.
Construction Projects
Public works construction is deemed essential and work continues during the pandemic. Our partners, contractors, and workers are following U.S. Center for Disease Control and California Department of Public Health guidelines. For more information about COVID-19 visit covid19.ca.gov.
State of California Executive Order N-33-20
Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers List (as of March 22, 2020)
Public Meetings and Events
SANDAG is conducting meetings and other important outreach virtually. To receive the latest information about upcoming meetings and events, visit sandag.org/calendar or subscribe to receive meeting agendas and email updates.
SANDAG Office Closures
SANDAG continues to operate, and employees continue to work to provide essential services to the public and make progress on critical regional projects.
To protect the health and safety of staff, partners, and the general public, most SANDAG offices are closed to the public and most employees are teleworking.
The FasTrak Customer Service Center in Otay Mesa for I-15 Express Lanes and South Bay Expressway customers is open to the public as of June 15, 2020, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are practicing social distancing and allowing only two customers at a time to enter the walk-in center. Facial coverings are required to enter. Customer Service is still available by phone. Toll Attendants also have returned to staffing the Otay Mesa Toll Plaza for the South Bay Expressway.
On April 10, 2020, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved temporary suspension of the monthly account maintenance fee, also known as the Minimum Monthly Toll (MMT), for all SANDAG FasTrak accounts opened through the I-15 Express Lanes and South Bay Expressway. This suspension is retroactive to March 2020 and will remain in effect for the duration of Governor Newsom’s statewide COVID-19 Shelter in Place Executive Order.
Customers are encouraged to call (619) 661-7070 or visit 511sd.com/FasTrak to reach a customer service representative.
Other Resources
For information about how public transportation providers are responding to COVID-19, visit the MTS or NCTD websites.
For specific information on the COVID-19 virus, visit:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- California Department of Public Health
- San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency
Project Manager(s)
For media inquiries, please contact the SANDAG Public Information Office at (619) 699-1950 or pio@sandag.org.