San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)

Press Releases

SANDAG
The SANDAG Board of Directors have approved the $1.3 billion FY26 budget.
The budget includes funding for more than 200 projects across the region to support the planning and delivery of transportation infrastructure, services and long-term mobility...
May 14, 2025
NCTD
LOSSAN rail corridor.
The state’s involvement reaffirms a commitment to address immediate issues while developing permanent solutions, including potential rail relocations in Orange and San Diego counties...
Nov. 8, 2024
San Diego Association of Governments
SANDAG and Caltrans will begin construction on the Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track project to add nearly a mile of new double track between the cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad, Calif.
The $166 million project will begin with installments of steel pipes into the ground to provide the foundation needed to construct a temporary construction platform.
Oct. 29, 2024
SANDAG
SANDAG CEO Mario Orso (left) and Nora Vargas, San Diego County supervisor and SANDAG Board chair (right).
Orso, the current chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11, will begin his tenure as SANDAG CEO on June 17.
April 29, 2024
SANDAG
SANDAG to begin construction on Phase 5 of Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization project.
The new phase will install additional columns and retaining walls, provide drainage improvements and enhance other stabilization and erosion control measures.
April 11, 2024
SANDAG
SANDAG Board of Directors approves draft of $1.3 billion FY25 budget.
SANDAG plans to tackle 200 projects in FY25, with nearly $240 million dollars for local streets and roads improvements and transit operations.
March 26, 2024
SANDAG
SANDAG Board combining state, federal environmental process for transit to airport connection.
Combining the state and federal environmental processes for the Airport Transit Connection project will help to expedite the process of establishing a better connection to the...
Feb. 27, 2024
SANDAG
Coleen Clementson.
Clementson, the current deputy CEO of SANDAG, will begin as interim CEO in January 2024, replacing Hasan Ikhrata, who has led SANDAG since 2018.
Dec. 12, 2023
Critical projects that will be funded include the Youth Opportunity Pass program Blue Line and Purple Line, six bikeway projects and San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track and Platform...
Nov. 2, 2023
SANDAG
Hasan Ikhrata
Under Ikhrata’s leadership, more than $1 billion in funds were awarded for projects throughout the San Diego region and major progress was made on several, key regional priorities...
Aug. 4, 2023

Articles

Photos by Under Construction Photography by Tara Garner and www.ucp.photos
The 11-mile Mid-Coast Extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley began service in November 2021.
Developing a project culture that valued safety and solutions helped Mid-Coast Transit Constructors deliver one of the largest infrastructure programs to the San Diego region....
May 31, 2022
SANDAG
A conceptual rendering of a future Central Mobility Hub in downtown San Diego.
SANDAG is moving forward with environmental reviews for the Central Mobility Hub project that will provide a multimodal transit connection to San Diego International Airport.
April 18, 2022
SANDAG
Driver training has begun for a Bus on Shoulder pilot project that will see Rapid buses operating on designated freeway shoulders in 2022.
The pilot program features vehicle-to-infrastructure technology and will see Rapid buses operating on the shoulder along I-805 and SR 94 during peak times.
Dec. 10, 2021
SANDAG
An Amtrak train traveling along tracks that are situated on the Del Mar Bluffs along the LOSSAN Corridor in southern California.
SANDAG and NCTD are leading the six-part stabilization project that will improve storm drainage and improve the reliability of rail service.
Jan. 14, 2021
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A rendering of San Ysidro Transit Center incorporating elements of SANDAG's vision for mobility.
Shifting the regional transportation reliance away from single occupancy cars and to more shared transportation modes is the overall goal of the proposed vision.
Aug. 17, 2020

Additional content from San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)

The Allies in Action is part of USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy to reverse the number of deaths and serious injuries on America’s roadways.
Aug. 4, 2023
KeepSanDiegoMoving.com
A rendering of the Tecolote Road station.
The project will add nine new stations and extend San Diego Trolley service for 11 miles.
Aug. 19, 2019
Commute behavior survey finds convenience and travel time are primary factors in commute choice.
June 14, 2019
MTS
Regional leaders held a rally at the Old Town Transit Center to promote and encouraged San Diego residents and workers to choose transit on Tuesday, Oct. 2 – the region’s first Free Ride Day.
Regional leaders held a rally at the Old Town Transit Center to promote and encouraged San Diego residents and workers to choose transit on Tuesday, Oct. 2 – the region’s first...
Oct. 1, 2018
MTS
UTC Transit Center.
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System continued its efforts to improve transit choices for the San Diego region with the grand opening of the 80,000 sq. ft. UTC Transit Center...
Oct. 26, 2017
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
Rapid 215 Courthouse 5834c71a57684
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in partnership with the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has completed the Downtown Rapid Stations Project – a $21 million investment...
Nov. 22, 2016