§ 120300 Regional Transportation Corridor Planning

• •A group called the San Diego Association of Governments plans how people and things will move around in the future.
• •They look at busy roads and paths (called corridors) to find problems like too much traffic or not enough buses.
• •They set goals for each busy path, like making it easier to walk, bike, or take a train.
• •They work with local cities to decide what buildings or parks should be near these paths.
• •They pick the most important paths to build special transit lines (like trains or rapid buses) first.
• •They suggest rules to protect the environment, save money, and help people when building new transportation.

Imagine a road like Highway 15 in San Diego that is always packed with cars during rush hour.

The San Diego Association of Governments would study this road to see why it’s so busy. They might find that there aren’t enough buses or train options, so too many people drive. They could then set a goal to add more bus lanes or a new train line. They’d also talk to the cities along Highway 15 to plan for new homes or shops near the train stops so people don’t have to drive as much. Finally, they might say this road is a top priority for building a new train line to help reduce traffic and pollution.