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Prior Plans
On September 3, 2020, SCAG’s Regional Council unanimously voted to approve and fully adopt Connect SoCal (2020–2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy), and the addendum to the Connect SoCal Program Environmental Impact Report.
Connect SoCal is a long-range visioning plan that builds upon and expands land use and transportation strategies established over several planning cycles to increase mobility options and achieve a more sustainable growth pattern. It charts a path toward a more mobile, sustainable and prosperous region by making connections between transportation networks, between planning strategies and between the people whose collaboration can improve the quality of life for Southern Californians.
Connect SoCal outlines more than $638 billion in transportation system investments through 2045. It was prepared through a collaborative, continuous, and comprehensive process with input from local governments, county transportation commissions, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, businesses and local stakeholders within the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.
Connect SoCal is available for download by chapter or as one file. Please note that some files are large and may take longer to download depending on individual connection speeds. We strongly recommend that you first download it onto your computer before opening the file. All files are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
*Please note: The Project List Technical Report is intended to provide the public with a comprehensive list of projects anticipated to be initiated or completed through Connect SoCal’s horizon year of 2045. For the most updated and accurate information on Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) projects, please see SCAG’s FTIP webpage.
Connect SoCal 2020
Plan Summary
The Plan Summary is also available in:
Amendment #1
Including the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program Consistency Amendment #21-05
The purpose of the amendment is to allow for the project sponsors to update regionally significant transportation projects currently in the Connect SoCal – 2020 RTP/SCS Project List. Since the Plan’s adoption, some of these projects have experienced technical changes that are time-sensitive. In addition, County Transportation Commissions (CTCs) have also identified new project priorities and projects that are no longer priorities.
On July 1, 2021, the Regional Council released the Draft Connect SoCal Amendment #1 and 2021 FTIP Consistency Amendment #21-05 for a 30-day public review and comment period from July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2021. In addition, a public hearing was held on July 15, 2021. SCAG received 3 comments; 1 general and 2 project specific. SCAG staff worked closely with the CTCs and SCAG Legal staff to address the comments. All minor and technical changes to projects have been addressed in the Final Connect SoCal Amendment #1 and 2021 FTIP Consistency Amendment #21-05.
Amendment #1 to the Connect SoCal was approved by the SCAG Regional Council on November 4, 2021.
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Amendment #2
Including the 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program
The purpose of the amendment is to allow for the project sponsors to update regionally significant transportation projects currently in the Connect SoCal – 2020 RTP/SCS Project List. Since the Plan’s adoption, some of these projects have experienced changes that are time-sensitive. In addition, County Transportation Commissions (CTCs) have also identified new project priorities.
On July 7, 2022, the Regional Council released the Draft Connect SoCal Amendment #2 and Draft 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program for a 30-day public review and comment period from July 8, 2022 through August 8, 2022. In addition, SCAG held two telephonic/videoconference public hearings on July 19, 2022 and July 28, 2022. Over the 30-day public review and comment period, SCAG received zero comments on Amendment 2.
Amendment #2 to the Connect SoCal was approved by the SCAG Regional Council on October 6, 2022.
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Amendment #3
Including the 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program Consistency Amendment #23-03
The purpose of the amendment is to allow for project sponsors to update regionally significant transportation projects currently in the Connect SoCal – 2020 RTP/SCS Project List. Since the Plan’s adoption, some of these projects have experienced changes that are time-sensitive. In addition, County Transportation Commissions (CTCs) have also identified new project priorities and projects that are no longer priorities.
On January 5, 2023, the Regional Council released the Draft Connect SoCal 2020 Amendment #3 and 2023 FTIP Consistency Amendment #23-03 for a 30-day public review and comment period from January 6, 2023, until 5:00 p.m., February 5, 2023.
During that period, SCAG held one telephonic/videoconference public hearing on January 17, 2023. As a precautionary measure, revisions to the draft were shared for another 15-day public review period from April 26, 2023, until 5:00p.m., May 11, 2023. Over the comment periods, SCAG received eight (8) comments.
Amendment #3 to the Connect SoCal 2020 was approved by the SCAG Regional Council on June 1, 2023.
SCAG received federal approval of the transportation conformity determination on June 9, 2023.
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Technical Reports
- Active Transportation
- Aviation & Airport Ground Access
- Congestion Management
- Demographics & Growth Forecast
- Economic and Job Creation Analysis
- Emerging Technology
- Environmental Justice (17 MB)
- Goods Movement
- Highways & Arterials
- Natural & Farm Lands Conservation
- Passenger Rail
- Performance Measures
- Project List*
- Public Health
- Public Participation & Consultation
- Sustainable Communities Strategy
- Appendix 1 - SPM Place Types (11 MB)
- Transit
- Transportation Conformity Analysis
- Transportation Finance
- Transportation Safety & Security
Approvals
- CARB Executive Order G-20-239 and CARB Evaluation Packet of SCAG’s 2020 RTP/SCS
- FHWA/FTA 2020 RTP/SCS and 2019 FTIP Amendment No. 19- 12 and Associated Conformity Determination Letter 06/05/20
- 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) (Connect SoCal) Amendment #1 and the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Consistency Amendment #21-05 FHWA/FTA Approval Letter dated January 4, 2022
- 2020-2045 RTP/SCS (Connect SoCal) Amendment #2 and the 2023 FTIP Approval Letter dated December 16, 2022
On April 7, 2016, SCAG’s Regional Council adopted the 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy (2016 RTP/SCS or Plan). The Plan is a long-range visioning plan that balances future mobility and housing needs with economic, environmental and public health goals. The Plan charts a course for closely integrating land use and transportation – so that the region can grow smartly and sustainably. It outlines more than $556.5 billion in transportation system investments through 2040. The Plan was prepared through a collaborative, continuous, and comprehensive process with input from local governments, county transportation commissions, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, businesses and local stakeholders within the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura. For an overview of the Plan, please start with the Executive Summary.
In June 2016, SCAG received its conformity determination from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) indicating that all air quality conformity requirements for the 2016 RTP/SCS and associated 2015 FTIP Consistency Amendment through Amendment 15-12 have been met.
The 2016 RTP/SCS is available for download by chapter or as one file. Please note that some files are large and may take longer to download depending on individual connection speeds. We strongly recommend that you first download it onto your computer before opening the file. All files are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Main Documents
Final 2016 RTP/SCS (Complete Report)
FHWA/FTA 2016 RTP/SCS Conformity Determination Letter 06/01/16
FHWA/FTA 2015 FTIP Consistency Amendment through Amendment 15-12 Conformity Determination Letter 06/02/16
- Download by Chapter
Executive Summary: Envisioning Our Region in 2040
Handout also available in:
English
Vietnamese
Korean
SpanishChapters
Insert: Our Progress Since 2012
Chapter 3: Challenges In A Changing Region
Chapter 4: Creating A Plan For Our Future
Chapter 5: The Road To Greater Mobility & Sustainable Growth
Chapter 6: Paying For The Plan
Chapter 7: A Plan That Creates Economic Opportunity: The Big Picture
- Appendices
Active Transportation
Aviation & Airport Ground Access
Congestion Management
Demographics & Growth Forecast
Economic & Job Creation Analysis
Environmental Justice
Goods Movement
Highways & Arterials
Mobility Innovations
Natural & Farm Lands
Passenger Rail
Performance Measures
Project List*
Public Health
Public Participation & ConsultationSub-Appendix 1: Comments & Responses (3 MB .pdf)
Sub-Appendix 2A: Letters from Agencies/Organizations A-C (68 MB .pdf)
Sub-Appendix 2B: Letters from Agencies/Organizations C-Continued (43 MB .pdf)
Sub-Appendix 2C: Letters from Agencies/Organizations D-S (41 MB .pdf)
Sub-Appendix 2D: Letters from Agencies/Organizations T-123 (35 MB .pdf)
Sub-Appendix 3: Letters from Individuals (18 MB .pdf)
Sub-Appendix 4: Public Hearings Transcripts (2.6 MB .pdf)
Sub-Appendix 5: Standalone Attachments (27 MB .pdf)
Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) Background Documentation
Transit
Transportation Conformity Analysis
Transportation Finance
Transportation Safety & Security*Please note: The Project List Appendix is intended to provide the public with a comprehensive list of projects anticipated to be initiated or completed through the Plan’s horizon year of 2040. For the most updated and accurate information on Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) projects, please see the SCAG’s FTIP website.
- Amendment #1
On April 6, 2017, SCAG’s Regional Council adopted the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #1 and the 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-03, including the associated transportation conformity determination. The Amendment was developed as a response to changes to projects in the 2016 RTP/SCS. The majority of the changes made in the Amendment were minor in nature, and included changes to completion years, as well as minor modifications to project scopes, costs, and/or funding. On May 12, 2017, SCAG received its federal conformity determination letter from the Federal Highway Administration/Federal Transit Administration (FHWA/FTA) indicating that all air quality requirements under this amendment had been met.
- Final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #1
- Final 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-03
- FHWA/FTA Determination Letter - Amendment #1
SCAG hosted a public hearing regarding Amendment #1 on January 18, 2017.
- Amendment #2
On July 6, 2017, SCAG’s Regional Council adopted the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07, including the associated transportation conformity determination. The amendment was developed as a response to project changes in the 2016 RTP/SCS largely as a result of the approval of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro’s) sales tax ballot measure, Measure M. The majority of changes included updates to project completion years, as well as minor modifications to project scopes, costs, and/or funding. In addition, several new transportation improvements were incorporated as part of this amendment. On August 1, 2017, SCAG received its federal conformity determination letter from the Federal Highway Administration/Federal Transit Administration (FHWA/FTA) indicating that all air quality requirements under this amendment had been met.
- Final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2
- Final 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07
- FHWA/FTA Determination Letter - Amendment #2
SCAG hosted a public hearing regarding Amendment #2 on April 25, 2017.
- Amendment #3
On September 6, 2018, SCAG’s Regional Council adopted the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #3 including the associated transportation conformity determination which serves as a consistency amendment to the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) allowing for changes to long range RTP/SCS projects, in addition to FTIP state highway and transit projects. For a full listing of all FTIP projects including local highway projects please see the link below. The purpose of the amendment is to allow for project sponsors to update regionally significant transportation projects currently in the 2016 RTP/SCS Project List. Since the Plan’s adoption, some of these projects have experienced technical changes that are time-sensitive. In addition, county transportation commissions (CTCs) have also identified new project priorities in addition to projects that are no longer priorities.
- Final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #3
- Short Range FTIP Projects: Document and Project List for Final 2019 FTIP
- FHWA/FTA Determination Letter - Amendment #3
SCAG hosted two public hearings regarding Amendment #3 on July 17 and 26, 2018.
On September 3, 2020, SCAG’s Regional Council unanimously voted to approve and fully adopt Connect SoCal (2020–2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy), and the addendum to the Connect SoCal Program Environmental Impact Report.
Connect SoCal is a long-range visioning plan that builds upon and expands land use and transportation strategies established over several planning cycles to increase mobility options and achieve a more sustainable growth pattern. It charts a path toward a more mobile, sustainable and prosperous region by making connections between transportation networks, between planning strategies and between the people whose collaboration can improve the quality of life for Southern Californians.
Connect SoCal outlines more than $638 billion in transportation system investments through 2045. It was prepared through a collaborative, continuous, and comprehensive process with input from local governments, county transportation commissions, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, businesses and local stakeholders within the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.
