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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 will continue to monitor COVID-19 development in the region daily to provide timely and appropriate responses related to our regional responsibilities and programs.
Essential information also will be released 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.
Office Closures
SANDAG is not shutting down operations, and employees will continue working 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, SANDAG offices — including the FasTrak Customer Service Center in Otay Mesa — are closed to the public and employees are teleworking.
While the I-15 Express Lanes and South Bay Expressway FasTrak Customer Service Center is closed to walk-in traffic, the call center remains open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 - 6 p.m. (closed every other Monday).
Customers are encouraged to call (619) 661-7070 or visit 511sd.com/FasTrak to reach a customer service representative.
Telework Resources
The SANDAG iCommute team recently hosted two free telework webinars to support regional employers and employees in the shift to teleworking.
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.
Construction Projects
Public works construction activities have been deemed essential, so we’re continuing to work to keep active construction projects moving during the pandemic.
Be assured that all personnel have been instructed to follow the precautionary health measures outlined by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This includes providing access to medical facilities and emergency vehicles. Should the present level of health risk be elevated and the contractor need to temporarily cease work activities, crews will take the necessary measures to ensure all sites are prepared to withstand potential weather events and maintain public safety. Furthermore, the contractor will continue to be responsible for monitoring the project site and staging yards during non-working hours.
State of California Executive Order N-33-20
Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers List (as of March 22, 2020)
Public Meetings and Events
Where possible, SANDAG will conduct meetings and other important outreach virtually. SANDAG will make every effort to provide notice to minimize the inconvenience and expense to our partners, consultants, and participants.
The 30th Annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day has been postponed in accordance with guidance from the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. SANDAG hopes to reschedule Bike to Work Day later this year. More information about Bike to Work Day can be found at iCommuteSD.com/BiketoWorkDay.
To receive the latest information about upcoming meetings and events, visit sandag.org/calendar or subscribe to receive meeting agendas and email updates.
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.