2026 Regional Transportation Plan & Sustainable Communities Strategy

The San Joaquin County Council of Governments is preparing the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy to shape transportation development across the region through the next decade. This plan will establish updated goals and policies to address current and future mobility demands, aligning with state mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under SB 375. The process involves evaluating multiple growth scenarios that integrate land use, housing, and transportation strategies to meet state-mandated emissions targets while supporting equitable and sustainable development. It will serve as the foundation for regional and federal transportation improvement programs and other planning documents guiding infrastructure investment. As the designated metropolitan planning organization, SJCOG is responsible for ensuring the plan reflects a coordinated, data-driven approach to transportation and community growth. The effort includes identifying specific projects, programs, and actions that advance regional objectives within a framework of environmental sustainability and equitable access. Senior Regional Planner Edith Verdin and Supervising Planner Eric VonBerg are the primary points of contact for the initiative, providing oversight and coordination for stakeholders across the county. The plan must be finalized in alignment with state requirements and will influence funding decisions and policy implementation through 2040 and beyond.