Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative

Project is intended to develop six (6) active transportation plans in disadvantaged communities and "pilot" an innovative planning methodology to help deliver low-cost, local plans across the region by leveraging regional planning tools (health/active transportation models and active transportation database) and SCAG Go Human engagement resources. Disadvantaged communities in the SCAG region often lack quality active transportation infrastructure and face safety challenges. Without plans, these communities are at a disadvantage when applying for funding to address these deficiencies. In the SCAG region, only 26% of cities have bicycle plans and 11% have pedestrian plans. Each plan will be developed using a combination of traditional and innovative stakeholder outreach to reach disadvantaged community members. Outreach will involve community meetings and direct engagement with existing forums such as faith-based organizations as well as a tactical urbanism demonstration projects held in conjunction with a community event.

Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura