Public Input Sought On Proposed Transportation Projects Across Southern California

The Southern California Association of Governments announced Monday the start of a monthlong public comment period on two regional transportation planning documents outlining nearly $48.5 billion in proposed transportation investments across six Southern California counties.

The public comment period runs through Aug. 4 for the draft 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program and Connect SoCal 2024 Draft Amendment 2, which together identify transportation projects and long-range planning priorities for Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, Imperial, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, according to SCAG.

"Public input is an important part of this process," SCAG said in a statement. "Feedback from community members, stakeholders, and organizations ensure(s) that transportation investments reflect local needs and priorities and improve the quality of life across Southern California."

The draft transportation improvement program includes approximately 1,836 projects involving highways, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, safety upgrades and other transportation investments intended to reduce congestion, improve mobility and expand travel options throughout the region.

Connect SoCal, the region's long-range transportation plan, is being updated to reflect changes in project costs, funding and construction schedules so projects can continue moving forward, according to SCAG.

The documents can be found at scag.ca.gov/2027-ftip and scag.ca.gov/connect-SoCal-2024.

SCAG will host virtual public hearings at 6 p.m. July 21 and 10 a.m. July 28. Residents can register at scag.ca.gov/connectsocal-zoom. The meetings will present the same information and provide opportunities for public comment.

After the public comment period closes, SCAG officials will review the feedback, make any appropriate revisions and present the final plans for consideration and adoption, officials said.

More information can be found at scag.ca.gov/.