Transportation Conformity Working Group - Before 2105
The Transportation Conformity Working Group (TCWG) is a regional forum for interagency consultation and coordination to maintain transportation conformity and improve air quality in Southern California.
The TCWG meets monthly to facilitate inclusive transportation and air quality planning processes and to fulfill the interagency consultation requirements of Federal Transportation Conformity Regulations. The group helps resolve regional issues pertaining to transportation conformity and coordinates with the Statewide Transportation Conformity Working Group.
Membership of the TCWG includes federal (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration), state (California Air Resources Board, Caltrans), regional (air quality management districts, SCAG), and subregional (county transportation commissions) agencies and other stakeholders.
Staff Contact
Lijin Sun
(213) 236-1804
sunl@scag.ca.gov
2024 Southern California Demographic Workshop Program Announced
Register today to join SCAG for the 2024 Southern California Demographic Workshop on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SCAG offices in downtown Los Angeles. Online attendance is also available.
The program will gather local leaders, elected officials, and demographic experts to discuss how changing population growth affects regional planning—from accommodating development to improving quality of life and cultivating the economy.
2024 Southern California Demographics Workshop Registration Open, Keynote Announced
Registration is now open for the 2024 Southern California Demographic Workshop, “Navigating the New Growth Reality,” presented by SCAG and the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. This 35th annual event will be held on Sept. 24 at SCAG’s main office in Downtown Los Angeles and will also be available to attend online.
Final State Budget Secures $480 Million for REAP 2.0 Program; Restores More Funding
The California State Legislature has approved the Budget Act of 2024, taking a major step forward in addressing the housing crisis by restoring funding to the Regional Early Action Planning Grants (REAP 2.0) program and other funding programs crucial to Southern California’s collective goals.
Regional Early Action Planning Program Update
On May 30, the legislative leadership in the State Assembly and State Senate announced the Joint Legislative Budget Plan. Thanks to the collective advocacy efforts of SCAG and its partners, the Joint Legislative Budget Plan restores funding for several programs cut under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s January Budget proposal and May Revision.
General Assembly Elects 2024-25 Board Officers
The General Assembly approved the nominations for the SCAG 2024-25 Board Officers as recommended by the Regional Council: Hon. Curt Hagman (County of San Bernardino) will serve as 2024-25 Regional Council president; Hon. Cindy Allen (City of Long Beach) will serve as Regional Council first vice president; and Hon. Ray Marquez (City of Chino Hills) will serve as Regional Council second vice president. Leadership also recognized Hon.
Connect SoCal 2024 Approved
The formal adoption of Connect SoCal 202
Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (REAP 2.0) Advocacy Updates
Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget announced on Jan. 16 includes $300 million in cuts to the Regional Early Action Planning program of 2021 (REAP 2.0) that will result in approximately $123 million in cuts from SCAG’s $246 million REAP 2.0 program.
Proposed State Budget Would Cut Funding for Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program
The proposed budget announced by Governor Gavin Newsom on Jan. 16 includes $1.2 billion in cuts to funding for housing programs, including $300 million for the Regional Early Action Planning program of 2021 (REAP 2.0).
Connect SoCal 2024 Public Comment Update
As part of the public comment period for the draft Connect SoCal 2024 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, SCAG hosted 15 briefings with elected officials in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. In all, 229 local elected officials, city and county staff and stakeholders participated in the briefings, where SCAG leadership shared details of the draft Connect SoCal 2024 and discussed implementing the plan’s vision for a more resilient and equitable future.
SCAG Adopts Carbon Reduction Program Guidelines
The SCAG Executive/Administration Committee approved guidelines for the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) on Dec. 6, 2023. SCAG will be initiating a combined solicitation for project nominations for the CRP along with the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program—all FHWA funding programs—in Jan. 2024. Eligible entities should begin discussing potential nominations with their respective county transportation commission as soon as possible.
Draft Connect SoCal 2024 and Draft Program Environmental Impact Report Now Available for Public Comment
The SCAG Regional Council voted on Nov. 2, 2023, to release both the draft Connect SoCal 2024, the region’s 2024-2050 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and the accompanying Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for public review and comment through Jan. 12, 2024. The comment period for the draft Connect SoCal 2024 plan begins on Nov. 23, while the comment period for the draft PEIR begins on Nov. 9.
Economic Summit Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for SCAG’s 14th annual Southern California Economic Summit on Dec. 7 at the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles. Mark your calendars and register now to join leaders in business, planning and public policy to assess the state of the region’s economy.
Demographic Workshop Program Preview
Registration is open for the 34th annual Demographic Workshop, “The Seismic Generational Shift,” hosted by SCAG and the USC Price School of Public Policy on Sept. 20. This event will take place at the SCAG Main Office in downtown Los Angeles, with an online broadcast for virtual viewing.
SCAG Awarded $237 Million for REAP 2.0
The Department of Housing and Community Development has officially approved SCAG’s full funding application, awarding SCAG with more than $237 million in REAP 2.0 funds.
Update on the RHNA Reform Process and Schedule
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is crafting recommendations to reform the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process, which will be provided in a report to the California State Legislature by Dec. 31.
SCAG Leads Annual Regional Conference & General Assembly
SCAG kicked off the 2023 Regional Conference & General Assembly today in Palm Desert with a message from outgoing Regional Council President Jan Harnik and a video review of SCAG’s accomplishments from 2022-23.
SCAG Kicks Off Public Outreach Initiatives for Connect SoCal 2024
Every four years, SCAG updates its visionary plan for the future of the region, Connect SoCal. This process is now underway, and we want to hear from our stakeholders.
Please join us at a public workshop or pop-up event to learn more about the plan, ask questions and provide input. The purpose of these events is to gather input from each community to establish planning priorities for the next 20 to 30 years.
| Title | Date | Category | Available Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2019 TCWG Minutes | 02/26/2019 | Minutes | |
| Proposed Framework of Regional Emissions Analysis for Connect Socal | 02/26/2019 | Presentation | |
| Revised January 22, 2019 TCWG Minutes | 01/22/2019 | Minutes | |
| December 4, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 12/04/2018 | Agenda | |
| Revised December 4, 2018 TCWG Minutes | 12/04/2018 | Minutes | |
| October 23, 2018 Meeting Minutes | 10/23/2018 | Minutes | |
| October 23, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 10/23/2018 | Agenda | |
| September 25, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 09/25/2018 | Agenda | |
| September 25, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda Item 4.2 Checklist of Ozone Transportation Conformity Budgets - Coachella | 09/25/2018 | Presentation | |
| September 25, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda Item 4.2 Checklist of Ozone Transportation Conformity Budgets - South Coast | 09/25/2018 | Presentation | |
| September 25, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda Item 4.2 Checklist of Ozone Transportation Conformity Budgets - Western Mojave | 09/25/2018 | Presentation | |
| September 25, 2018 TCWG Meeting Minutes | 09/25/2018 | Minutes | |
| August 28, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 08/28/2018 | Agenda | |
| August 28, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda Item 4.3 Checklist of Imperial County PM10 Conformity Budgets | 08/28/2018 | Presentation | |
| Revised August 28, 2018 TCWG Meeting Minutes | 08/28/2018 | Minutes | |
| July 24, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 07/24/2018 | Agenda | |
| July 24, 2018 TCWG Meeting Minutes | 07/24/2018 | Minutes | |
| June 26, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 06/26/2018 | Agenda | |
| June 26, 2018 TCWG Meeting Minutes | 06/26/2018 | Minutes | |
| May 22, 2018 TCWG Meeting Item 4.2 Draft OCTA TCM Substitution Report | 05/22/2018 | Presentation | |
| May 22, 2018 TCWG Meeting Minutes | 05/22/2018 | Minutes | |
| Revised May 22, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 05/22/2018 | Agenda | |
| April 24, 2018 TCWG Meeting Minutes | 04/24/2018 | Minutes | |
| Revised April 24, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda | 04/24/2018 | Agenda | |
| March 27, 2018 TCWG Meeting Attachment 4.2-1 FHWA Survey | 03/27/2018 | Presentation | |
| March 27, 2018 TCWG Meeting Attachment 4.2-2 Map of 1997 Ozone Nonattainment Areas | 03/27/2018 | Presentation | |
| March 27, 2018 TCWG Meeting Minutes | 03/27/2018 | Minutes | |
| Revised March 27, 2018 TCWG Meeting Agenda v3 | 03/27/2018 | Agenda | |
| Attachment 4.2 Clarifications on Exempt Project Determinations | 02/06/2018 | Presentation | |
| Attachment 4.3 Proposed OCTA TCM Substitution ORA111207 | 02/06/2018 | Presentation |