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SJCOG, CBPR webinar looks at changing definitions of work and what it means

San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and University of the Pacific’s Center for Business and Policy Research are hosting a webinar looking at the interaction of sustainable employment, environmental responsibility, and equitable opportunit...

Long list of fiscal year accomplishments energizes SJCOG, member jurisdictions for future

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) closed Fiscal Year 2022-23 with a long list of accomplishments and renewed vigor moving into the new year.

San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Chair Robert Rickman, who also served as the SJCOG Board’s cha...

New SJCOG hires have deep regional roots

Gutierrez, Martinez, Verdin will help promote agency’s work in transportation, housing, environment 

Hiring people who already know the lay of the land is an advantage in carrying out the mission of the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) t...

SJCOG Board approves $22 million for projects to improve regional air quality

People in San Joaquin County will be able to breathe easier after the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Board of Directors approved $22 million in funding for six innovative projects aimed at improving air quality.

Funding for the improvements – a...

Bellinger, Lazard named to lead SJCOG Board

Escalon Mayor David Bellinger was voted the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Board chair for the new fiscal year at the board’s Aug. 24 meeting.

Bellinger replaces San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman, who had served as board chair for th...

SJCOG, SACOG, MTC study seeks to improve air quality in communities affected by traffic

Finding the best places for zero-emissions charging and hydrogen fueling stations to improve the lives of people living in Northern California is the goal of a study by three regional planning agencies.

Representatives from the San Joaquin Council of Gover...

SJCOG Board OKs nearly $14 million to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists

A regional program managed by the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) that encourages walking and biking as transportation will invest $13.7 million over the next four years to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists...

SJCOG study maps truck routes, highlights possible improvements

Recommendations tackle safety, traffic circulation, accessibility, potential health impacts on the community

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) just released a study mapping truck routes in the county and developing early recommendations to clo...

SJCOG, partners make for a stronger multi-level advocacy approach

Collaboration key in securing funds for essential transportation projects

Far behind the scenes of the heavy equipment, concrete and orange cones of every project to build and restore the country’s massive infrastructure is a much quieter, but significantl...

SJCOG sees largest infusion of revenue to its operating budget in agency history

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) charges into the new fiscal year with the largest budget in its history to deliver projects and programs to improve the lives of people throughout San Joaquin County.

SJCOG’s Overall Work Program (OWP) — the m...

SJCOG, CBPR webinar: COVID-19, inflation and the cost of living in San Joaquin County

A panel of regional experts during a May 24 webinar will examine a recent study by University of the Pacific’s Center for Business and Policy Research in partnership with the San Joaquin Council of Governments that lays out the challenges San Joaquin Coun...

SJCOG-led delegation heads to nation’s capital to pitch San Joaquin One Voice® projects

A delegation led by the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) that includes SJCOG Board members, local elected officials and supporters is heading to Washington, D.C., this month to advocate for funding of eight projects vital to San Joaquin County.

S...

SJCOG's draft Truck Planning Study is available for review

SJCOG staff is soliciting feedback on the draft SJCOG Truck Planning Study. The Truck Planning Study is intended to address the growing transportation/warehouse industry in San Joaquin County and reliance on roadways to move goods by informing jurisdictio...

SJCOG, partners launch first electric bikeshare, carshare in the San Joaquin region

Stockton Mobility Collective to provide clean, affordable transportationThe San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and its partners are launching the first carshare and bikeshare programs in the region with a Rise ‘N’ Ride event to showcase clean, aff...

Preliminary agenda set for 2023 San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Conference Better Together

Check out the preliminary agenda for the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Conference Better Together, April 24-26, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca: http://www.sjcog.org/2023-SJV-Policy-Conf. And while on the conference webpage, don’t forget to r...

March 31 deadline nears for San Joaquin Valley Blueprint Award nominations

Highlight quality planning and development projects or great leadership by nominating them for the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Blueprint Awards by the March 31 deadline. Visit the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference: Better Together webpage at http://ww...

Mark Thomas is the top sponsor of the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference

Thank you to Mark Thomas for being top sponsor at the diamond level of the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference: Better Together, April 24-26 at Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca.

The conference is presented by the San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agenc...

HDR Inc. is our platinum sponsor of the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference

Thank you to HDR Inc. for being a platinum level sponsor of the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference: Better Together, April 24-26 at Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca.

The conference is presented by the San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies Policy ...

Gold level sponsors helping to make possible 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference

Thank you to our gold level sponsors of the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference: Better Together, April 24-26, at Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca.

The conference is presented by the San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies Policy Council and hosted ...

SJCOG thanks silver level sponsors of the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference

Thank you to our silver level sponsors of the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference: Better Together, April 24-26, at Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca.

The conference is presented by the San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies Policy Council and hoste...

Great opportunities to get involved with the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference

Register today to attend, sponsor conference or nominate an award candidate

Excitement is building for the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Conference: Better Together, April 24-26, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca.

It’s never too early to get invo...

SJCOG Board has first look at new group of One Voice® projects

San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Board members on Jan. 26 got their first glimpse at projects that could be promoted by the agency’s San Joaquin One Voice® advocacy program in 2023.

Eight applications for projects with regional significance were ...

Record 5 new members join SJCOG Board

In the largest incoming cohort in memory, five new members have joined the San Joaquin Council of Government (SJCOG) Board of Directors. 

Filling vacancies created by the midterm elections are:

• Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln.
• Stockton City Councilmemb...

Register for the 2023 San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Conference: Better Together

The San Joaquin Valley Planning Agencies Policy Council and the San Joaquin Council of Governments as host are pleased to announce the much-anticipated 2023 San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies Policy Conference: Better Together, April 24-26, at ...

SJCOG’s One Voice® secures ‘historic’ federal funding for SR 99/120 Connector

Grant Line Road project and railroad skills academy to receive combined $4 million

Two major regional transportation projects and an academy teaching skills for railroad jobs each received partial funding when President Joe Biden signed the $1.7 trillion f...

San Joaquin County Spotlight: ‘COVID-19 and Residents’ Journey to Work’

University of the Pacific’s Center for Business and Policy Research (CBPR) today released the latest San Joaquin County Spotlight in partnership with the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) titled “COVID-19 and Residents&rsq...

SJCOG Board backs goods movement network to address supply chain

SJCOG, Port of Stockton, Sharpe Army Depot could play big role in plan

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Board of Directors passed a resolution at its Dec. 8 meeting officially backing a plan to create an intermodal network throughout San Joaq...

SJCOG, coalition awarded $1.7M grant to tackle climate impacts

A $1.75 million California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) grant will help a coalition of community-based organizations and the San Joaquin Council of Government (SJCOG) to form the San Joaquin Regional Climate Collaborative to better prepare the region to...

San Joaquin County’s Measure K half cent sales tax for transportation sets investment record

San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and its member jurisdictions — all seven cities and the unincorporated areas of San Joaquin County — in Fiscal Year 2021-22 spent a record $58.3 million in Measure K funds on a broad array of transportation proje...

SJCOG’s dibs program marks highest number of vanpools in program history

The San Joaquin Council of Governments’ (SJCOG) dibs program, which promotes options to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, recently released its annual Smart Travel Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 highlighting successes such as add...

SJCOG has begun the public outreach period for the annual Unmet Transit Needs Assessment

The San Joaquin Council of Governments has begun the public outreach period for the annual Unmet Transit Needs Assessment to determine if there are any reasonable to meet unmet transit needs. Please follow the QR code or link below to provide your feedbac...

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Webinar

Join us for a virtual discussion on the future of #hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, 1-2:30 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022.

The virtual event is hosted by Frontier Energy and the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership for the San Joaquin Council ...

Notice of Public Hearing on Unmet Transit Needs (UTN)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The San Joaquin Council of Governments is seeking your input to determine if there are any reasonable to meet UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS in each city or the unincorporated county.

Any Unmet Transit Needs identified as ‘reasonable to meet’ ...

SJCOG Board adopts long-range visionary regional transportation plan

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Board of Directors on Aug. 25 approved the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and associated documents that will be used to guide the agency’s planning, pol...

Notice of public hearing for the sixth Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) cycle

SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SIXTH (6^TH) REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (RHNA) CYCLE (2023 – 2031): DRAFT REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS PLAN (RHNP)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Joaquin Council of...

SJCOG, HACSJ partner to bring carsharing services to residents

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) have forged a partnership to locate carsharing stations at some of the housing authority’s sites. The electric cars and chargi...

Join SJCOG for an Alternative Fuels Vision Plan workshop

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is hosting an Alternative Fuels Vision Plan workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Please join us to learn about the goals of the Alternative Fuels Vision Plan, review the current fuel option...

SJCOG gathering public feedback, ideas on EV, alternative fuel stations

 The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is gathering input from San Joaquin County residents to map where electric and alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure should be located.

SJCOG staff is using an interactive mapping tool county resid...

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding makes possible SJCOG’s first-ever FUSE Executive Fellowship

A long-time fair housing advocate joined the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) this week for a 12-month fellowship working on housing equity and affordability in San Joaquin County in a program funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI).

Julia...

CivicSpark fellows at SJCOG helping to make region better for the future

Stockton natives Angela Carranza and Hillary Nguyen Pham are leaving their marks on San Joaquin County.

They spent the past 11 months working alongside San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) planners on housing issues, clean transportation, and long-ra...

Make your voice heard - take the Public Participation Plan Survey!

SJCOG is updating our Public Participation Plan, which informs interested residents on how to engage in the range of SJCOG’s work and funding allocations. Take our survey to tell us how to keep the community involved with our work. (English & Spanish)

Notice of Availability: Draft 2022 RTP/SCS, Draft Program EIR

Notice of Availability for the Draft Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy and Draft Program Environmental Impact Report

Notice is hereby given that the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) has released the Draft Program Envir...

SJCOG study, resources could help keep San Joaquin County residents in their homes

A study and resulting “toolbox” of policies and other resources could help local agencies in San Joaquin County keep vulnerable populations from being displaced from their communities because of rising housing costs.

According to the “Community, Diversity ...

Rickman, Bellinger named to lead SJCOG Board

Congratulations to San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman for being named chair of the San Joaquin Council of Governments Board of Directors and Escalon Councilmember Dave Bellinger being named the vice chair.

Rickman, who had been the SJCOG Board vi...

Pacific ‘data superheroes’ help analyze EZHub data

Nearly every electronic gizmo on the planet and beyond creates data about us — what we do, and where, when and how we do it. And sometimes why we do it, too.

It’s a massive, unimaginable amount of data.

In a first-of-its-kind partnership...

SJCOG Board workshop on the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan & Sustainable Communities Strategy

The San Joaquin Council of Governments is hosting a board workshop for the 2022 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy at 3 p.m. June 23, 2022. Please join us to learn more about the RTP/SCS and provide public comment on the pla...

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Impacts of AFFH on your next Housing Element workshop

Join the San Joaquin Valley Regional Early Action Planning workshop Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Impacts of AFFH on your next Housing Element, 1-2 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Register at https://bit.ly/3zBsjxk. Panelists include Lucy Rollins wit...

2022 Draft Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) webinar

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) released the 2022 Draft Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) on June 7, 2022. The RTP/SCS is a long-range vision and investment plan that provides a comprehensive look a...

Notice of Public Hearing: Draft 2022 RTP/SCS, Draft 2023 FTIP, & Corresponding Draft Conformity

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE THE DRAFT 2022 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN/SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY STRATEGY, DRAFT 2023 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND CORRESPONDING DRAFT CONFORMITY ANALYSIS 

NOTICE IS HE...

You're invited to SJCOG's Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 virtual workshop

The San Joaquin Council of Governments is planning to host two Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Virtual Workshops! 

Please save the date for June 14th at 11:30 am or June 21st at 4:00 pm. Register in advance by clicking on the hyperlink o...

Virtual speaker series event marking the release of the NSJV COVID-19 Impact Review

The San Joaquin Council of Governments, in partnership with the Center for Business and Policy Research (CBPR) at the University of the Pacific, is holding a virtual speaker series event marking the release of the Northern San Joaquin Valley (NSJV) COVID-...

Notice of Public Hearing for the Measure K Ordinance and Expenditure Plan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THESAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SJCOG)Acting as the San Joaquin County Transportation Authority

NOTICE IS GIVEN that at 4:00 p.m. (or soon thereafter), on June 23, 2022, at the regularly scheduled SJCOG Board...

SJCOG-led One Voice® delegation visits national capital seeking federal funding

Local advocates meet with federal elected, government officials to promote 27 regional projects

The largest contingent in the 20 years of the San Joaquin Council of Governments’ (SJCOG) San Joaquin One Voice® advocacy effort traveled to Washington, D.C., e...

SJCOG peddling pedal-driven studies to promote active transportation

Agency, partners see cycling as way to simulate local economies, lower health costs

Two recent studies show strong support for good, safe, mixed-use trails that could stimulate local economies, promote regional recreation and bicycle tourism, and drive act...

There’s still time to win some ‘wheely cool’ prizes and giveaways

May is National Bike Month and we’re playing BINGO. Each square you check off on the BINGO card is an entry to win an electric bike and it could be yours.

Each May the San Joaquin Council of Governments’ dibs program promotes National Bike Month to encoura...

Site Identification Process for New Housing

Join the San Joaquin Valley COGs for a REAP workshop, Site Identification Process for New Housing--What you need to know to help you plan and meet your RHNA numbers, 1:00-2:00 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../re...

Help improve transportation options in Stockton

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is looking for feedback from Stockton residents about transportation options that will improve air quality, increase mobility choices and offset transportation costs for Stockton’s residents in need.

SJCOG’s S...

Notice of Availability: UTN 30-Day Public Comment Period

The San Joaquin Council of Governments, as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for San Joaquin County, is pleased to announce the availability of the initial draft of the FY 22-23 Unmet Trans...

SJCOG guiding local leaders in expanding fiber optic networks

The COVID-19 pandemic showed that remote working, learning, telemedicine, and e-commerce — not to mention simply staying in touch with family and friends — requires a robust internet infrastructure for when close physical contact is no...

Help bring clean transportation and job opportunities to Stockton

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is looking for Stockton residents passionate about bringing affordable and clean transportation options to Stockton. 

Applications are now open for Resident Committee Advisors to support SJCOG&rsq...

Join SJCOG at the 33rd Earth Day Festival this Sunday

Join the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) at the 33^rd Earth Day Festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, April 24, at Victory Park behind the Haggin Museum.

Stop by the SJCOG table and win swag by taking a survey that will help SJCOG design three mobilit...

Notice of Intention to Purchase Conservation Easement

Notice is hereby given of SJCOG, Inc.’s intent to complete the purchase of a conservation easement on the following real properties:

1. Those certain properties described as 17676 W. Corral Hollow Road, Tracy CA (APN: 251-330-04 / 05 / 06)

2. Vend...

SJCOG’s Rise ‘N’ Ride event a success

The San Joaquin Council of Governments’ Rise ‘N’ Ride event on Saturday, March 26, showcasing the agency’s new Stockton Mobility Collective was a big hit.

A steady stream of residents, neighbors and others test rode ...

Notice of public open house on draft environmental assessment for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation

Let your voice be heard at a public open house on the draft environmental assessment for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project, 4:30-6 p.m., Wed., April 6, Stribley Community Center, 1760 E. Sonora St., Stockton. Drop in anytime to learn more abou...

Miner Avenue Complete Streets Project

Exciting day for downtown Stockton! Today was the ribbon cutting for the Miner Avenue Complete Streets project, funded in part by Measure K. The San Joaquin Council of Governments administers the half-cent sales tax for transportation projects in San Joaq...

Join us for the Rise N Ride event and help shape these new services by taking our survey

Join SJCOG, SJRTD, California Climate Investments, San Joaquin Housing Authority & the #StocktonMobilityCollective Saturday, 3/26 from 11 AM - 3 PM at Conway Homes for the Rise 'N&apos...

2022 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference

After a COVID-19-related interruption in the annual schedule, the San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference is back!

“San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference: The Road Ahead” is open to the public and covers a variety of topics that affect ever...

Livestream Notice - February Board Meeting

The Granicus livestream is having technical difficulties at this time and will not be available to stream for tonight’s Board Meeting. Please use the following zoom link if you wish to view the meeting live: https://sjcog.zoom.us/j/87208968254. ...

It’s been a while, but we’re back!

Rise 'N' Ride Event

Join us Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 11 AM - 3 PM at Conway Homes for the Rise 'N' Ride event.

• Try out e-bikes and electric cars for free
• Connect with your community
• Learn how the Stockton Mobility Collective is working to make Stockton a ...

State awards $27 million to affordable housing and sustainable transportation project in San Joaquin

SJCOG helps nonprofit gain funding for Stockton project

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) recently helped nonprofit Service First of Northern California in gaining a grant to integrate affordable housing and sustainable transportation in Stock...

The Draft Lodi Greenline Feasibility Study is now out for public review

The Draft Lodi Greenline Feasibility Study is now out for public review. Please review the draft report and submit any questions, comments, and concerns by Friday, February 18, 2022 to Isaiah Anderson, ianderson@sjcog.org. To le...

Livestream Notice - January Board Meeting

The video livestream for the San Joaquin Council of Government’s board meeting tonight (1/27/2022) will be unavailable. Please use the following zoom link if you wish to view the meeting live: https://sjcog.zoom.us/j/87208968254. Alternatively, ...

San Joaquin Regional Housing Symposium virtual event

SJCOG, in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, UC Davis Center for Regional Change & UOP Center for Business and Policy Research, is happy to announce the Regional Housing Symposium. This two-day event will include presentations and discuss...

Compact and Mixed-Use Housing – Making it work in the San Joaquin Valley workshop

San Joaquin Valley Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) will hold their Compact and Mixed-Use Housing – Making it work in the San Joaquin Valley workshop, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 1:00 pm. To register for the virtual workshop, click here.

The ...

Lodi Greenline Trail Virtual Workshop

Bike Lodi and the City of Lodi are studying the feasibility of converting an unused Union Pacific rail spur into the Lodi Greenline Trail to connect Downtown Lodi to Woodbridge for biking and walking. Come learn about the feasibility study and share your ...

Local talent makes a difference

The two most recently hired San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) employees continue the agency’s long legacy of service to a community where strategic partnerships foster endless possibilities.

“SJCOG continues to build its planning team with two new...

San Joaquin Regional Housing Symposium

What is the link between investment and displacement? How can we prevent it in San Joaquin County? Learn more at the launch event for a new mapping tool that measures regional displacement risk, Feb. 22 & 23, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. This two-day lunchtime e...

Bikeway maps can help plan next cycling adventure, commute

There are plenty of very good, healthy reasons to ride a bike in the San Joaquin region — low-impact exercise, clearer air, lower costs than driving a vehicle, and, of course, the scenery.

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) offers a clearinghou...

The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) virtual workshop

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is hosting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) virtual workshop for San Joaquin County housing stakeholders 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 2022.

SJCOG’s team will discuss the RHNA process and how total housing ...

SJCOG pooling state, federal funds to inject more than $16.2 million into transportation projects

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is injecting more than $16.2 million into transportation projects that are vital to the health, safety and livelihood of San Joaquin County residents after creatively pooling money from several state and fede...

SJCOG releases digital Measure K annual report online

The digital annual report for Measure K, the half-cent sales tax for transportation projects in San Joaquin County, has been released.

The annual report can be found on the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) website at https://www.sjcog.org/536/Ann...

Board Meeting Update

The Granicus stream is having technical difficulties at this time and will not be available to stream for tonight’s Board Meeting. Please use the following zoom link if you wish to view the meeting live: https://sjcog.zoom.us/j/86426811645. Alternatively,...