Connect SoCal 2050 Outreach & Partnerships

2026-11-03

Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG ) is launching the Connect SoCal 2050 Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy ( the 2028 RTP / SCS cycle ) development process , referred to as Connect SoCal 2050 throughout this document . Public engagement has long been central to shaping SCAG ’ s initiatives , and we remain dedicated to conducting outreach that is inclusive , innovative , and impactful . The last cycle highlighted the power of community voices through workshops , pop - up events , media buys , digital engagement , and community partnerships . For the Connect SoCal 2050 , we are carrying those lessons forward retaining high - impact activities , reallocating resources to the most effective engagement strategies , and expanding opportunities to connect with the region ’ s diverse communities to create a plan that reflects shared priorities . PROJECT OVERVIEW SCAG is seeking Consultant support in implementing outreach and engagement activities associated with the development of Connect SoCal 2050 . SCAG has identified the overarching engagement strategy , including areas where consultants will support outreach and engagement planning and implementation and areas where SCAG will take the lead . The Connect SoCal 2050 update process represents a critical opportunity for SCAG ’ s stakeholders to shape the future of the Southern California region . Given its regional significance and agency - wide importance , the Connect SoCal 2050 development process should exemplify SCAG ’ s outreach principles while advancing industry best practices in engagement . Effective engagement ensures that Connect SoCal 2050 — and the specific investments and strategies it encompasses — are understood , debated , and thoroughly analyzed so that SCAG ’ s elected officials can make well - informed policy decisions . The planning process also provides an opportunity to expand public awareness of the region ’ s most pressing challenges and shared priorities . This includes explaining why and how the physical design of our region — from highways to neighborhoods — is evolving to address these challenges , as well as the role every resident can play in shaping the policies , plans , and investments that will guide our region for years to come . All engagement activities must comply with federal and state requirements for public involvement and interagency coordination . This includes compliance with federal and state metropolitan transportation planning standards ( 23 C . F . R . § 450 . 316 & Gov . Code § 65080 ), the Civil Rights Act , and Sustainable Communities Strategy planning guidance . In alignment with this effort , SCAG is also updating its Public Participation Plan ( PPP ) and consultation policy for Tribal Governments and Federal Land Management Agencies . The PPP outlines federal and state laws and regulations that set forth SCAG ’ s responsibilities as an MPO .

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