SANDAG Board Approves $643 Million to Advance More Than 30 Projects Throughout the Region

On Friday, the SANDAG Board of Directors voted to approve a budget amendment adding $643 million in federal, state, and local revenue to advance more than 30 projects throughout the San Diego region over the next five years.

Since the Board approved the FY 2024 Annual Program Budget in May, SANDAG has received additional state and federal funds and an increase in revenue collection. The budget amendment was brought to the Board to allocate the revenue to projects in the budget.

“These investments will improve the lives of everyone across our County, by increasing accessibility and enhancing all our region has to offer. I’m proud of the work that we are doing at SANDAG to deliver on our commitments to the people of the San Diego region through a lens of equity and inclusion,” said SANDAG and San Diego County Board of Supervisor Chairwoman Nora Vargas. “Today’s action is proof that we are getting things done. Whether you drive, ride, walk, or roll – there is something for you in this budget amendment.”

Critical projects that will be funded include:

• Youth Opportunity Pass program (extended two more years)
• SR 94 / SR 125 S to E Connector (move from design to construction)
• Airport Transit Connection (continued environmental)
• Blue Line and Purple Line (continued planning)
• SR 11 and OME Port of Entry (continued design)
• Improvements to SR 67, SR 52, I-15/SR 78 HOV Connectors, SR 78/I-5 Express Lanes Connector (move from environmental to design)
• Six bikeway projects: Eastern Hillcrest, Pershing Drive, Downtown to Imperial, Inland Rail Trail Phase 3, University, Barrio Logan (construction)
• San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track and Platform (construction)