Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

When it comes to Southern California's economy, charting an inclusive regional recovery is our top priority. At our 11th annual Economic Summit coming up on Dec. 1, leading voices in business, industry, planning and academia will join us in working to define a path forward for our region in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and identify how to make sure no one gets left behind. Register now! http://scag.ca.gov/calendar/Pages/11thEconomicSummit.aspx

Another big step forward for the project that is set to make active mobility safer and easier across the Coachella Valley! Excited for when we get to walk/bike/skate/roll through all 40+ miles of CV Link. https://www.desertsun.com//cv-link-path-decemb/5991956002/

Earlier this year, SCAG committed to taking action toward making Southern California a more equitable and just region. One of our first steps: assembling a Special Committee on Equity and Social Justice, spearheaded by President Councilmember Rex Richardson. This active and diverse group includes leaders from nonprofits, businesses, healthcare, labor and education, as well as Regional Council members representing every county in the SCAG region. They'll next meet on Nov. 16 to review a new work plan, including SCAG's internal equity initiatives, revisit an updated equity definition, and discuss the equity inventory and framework. In the meantime, you can catch up on their first meeting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hDATNkz0Xw More on the committee available here: http://scag.ca.gov/committ/Pages/CommitteeL2/Granicus.aspx

Speed is the single biggest determinant of a car collision's deadliness. Speed limits have the power to save lives. So how are they set? And is that the best way keep people safe - especially those who aren't in cars? This great piece from Grist.org gets into it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ado6uLHvo9U&feature=emb_logo

Just under 10 minutes away! The Great Shake Out, the nation's largest earthquake drill, starts at 10:15am. When things get shaking, Drop, Cover and Hold! Join us, and millions around the state, in making sure we are ready in case an emergency strikes. Stream your own earthquake drill: https://youtu.be/__X_LkpVS2A... More on the program http://www.shakeout.org/california/dropcoverholdon/

New report release! Our new Last-Mile Freight Delivery Study lays out strategies to address the efficiency/safety/community impacts of surging business and home deliveries. Deliveries have become an essential part of our everyday lives. It’s critical that we develop solutions to reduce costs and delays, ensure safety & make deliveries more efficient, while reducing impacts to air quality in local communities - SCAG President Rex Richardson. More on our new study:... https://www.freightwaves.com//southern-california-coalitio See more

Do you have an earthquake action plan? Tomorrow, join us for the Great Shakeout drill to make sure you're ready if disaster strikes. Check your home earthquake survival kits, practice the duck-cover-and-hold-on technique, and make sure you have a good plan to keep yourself and your families safe. Register to participate http://www.shakeout.org/

We hope everyone had a great Clean Air Day! Did you join us in making a California Clean Air Day pledge? Among our SCAG team, 82 of us pledged to plant something, 110 pledged to reduce their emissions, and 113 pledged to switch something out. When we all work to clear the air, those individual actions add up!

Our call for Active Transportation & Safety projects is still open! Apply by Nov. 13 for support from our Sustainable Communities Program for planning and quick-build projects: http://sustain.scag.ca.gov/Pages/DemoProjApplication.aspx If you want to learn more about the funding program, we also have a couple webinars scheduled to walk potential applicants through the process - including one this afternoon! For details and to RSVP: https://scag.wufoo.com/forms/m1bk1n3502i94t1/

Happy Clean Air Day! Join us in celebrating by taking steps to help clear our air, whether by taking a bus instead of driving, teleworking instead of going to the office, or eating a meatless meal. Find tons more tips and ideas on how to do your part in the #CleanAirDayCA pledge: https://www.cleanairday.org/pledge/individual/SCAG/

Air pollution has been linked to increased spread and impact of respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. All the more reason to join us & recognize Clean Air Day tomorrow. There are so many steps each of us can take to help! See the #CleanAirDayCA pledge: https://www.cleanairday.org/take-the-pledge/

SCAG's Connect SoCal plan includes expanding public transit, in part because driving is such a big source of air pollution. This Wednesday, #CleanAirDayCA, trade a drive for transit to clear the air & skip traffic! Taken the Clean Air Day pledge yet? https://www.cleanairday.org/individual-pledge/SCAG/

ICYMI - last week's Toolbox Tuesday webinar is online for anytime viewing! "Up to Code: Hydrogen Station Permitting, Market Trends & Zero-Emission Fleets" is streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4N02pgvHr8&feature=youtu.be Thanks to all of our partners at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), SunLine Transit Agency and California Fuel Cell Partnership for partnering with us on the webinar.

Improving air quality in Southern California means improving health outcomes for generations to come. That's why we're celebrating California Clean Air Day October 7 - will you join us in committing to take action for a more breathable future? There are steps that everyone can take to protect our environment and health. Take the pledge for yourself, your organization, or your kids! https://www.cleanairday.org/individual-pledge/SCAG/

Coming up Thursday: SCAG's Regional Council meets virtually at 1pm, following meetings of the SCAG Policy Committees which will each start at 10. You can participate via Zoom or phone, and we'll also be hosting a view-only stream on our website. Find agendas and streaming info for all upcoming meetings here: http://scag.ca.gov/committees/Pages/Current-Agendas.aspx