Divisive SANDAG CEO Ikhrata resigns
REGION — Hasan Ikhrata is resigning from the top job at the San Diego Association of Governments, he announced on Friday. Ikhrata, who has been...
5 Big Moves
SANDAG board temporarily removes road-user charge
REGION — The San Diego Association of Governments board of directors approved the removal of a controversial road-user charge during its Sept. 23 meeting. The...
SANDAG approves five-year project labor agreement for 5 Big Moves
REGION — The San Diego Association of Governments’ board of directors on Dec. 17 approved a controversial community benefits agreement, or project labor agreement, a...
Elected officials rip SANDAG transportation plan
REGION — Concerns are growing over SANDAG’s proposed transit plan. Five elected officials from across the county and the president of the National Black Contractors...
SANDAG grapples with budget deficits for regional transit agencies
REGION — The region’s two transit agencies are facing budget shortfalls impacting operations, according to the San Diego Association of Governments’ board of directors. During...
Questions raised over SANDAG’s proposed mileage fees, tax increases
REGION — Free transit for all. This may actually happen thanks to a per-mile fee of two cents for drivers, which has many San Diego...
SANDAG approves project labor agreement during contentious meeting
REGION — The second-round battle over billions of dollars in construction projects was a spirited affair that resulted in San Diego Association of Governments approving...
Desmond pushes back against SANDAG’s proposed taxes, mileage tracking
REGION — The San Diego Association of Governments is pushing hard for new transportation taxes to build out its proposed “5 Big Moves.” The mostly...
Oceanside council opposes future tax increases from SANDAG, NCTD
OCEANSIDE — After adopting a resolution favored by a 4-1 majority of the Oceanside City Council during its March 24 meeting, city staff is preparing...
The regional importance of the LOSSAN coastal rail corridor
The rail corridor is an important economic lifeline for the San Diego region and crucial link for national and international commerce....
SANDAG board discusses $177B transportation plan
REGION — The vision for regional transportation is sweeping and comes with a hefty price tag. The San Diego Association of Governments unveiled its future...
Area Republicans, Escondido Democratic Mayor, Vote to Expand Highways
REGION — San Diego County has quickly turned blue as Democrats sweep up more city and county elected office seats. But the packed room at...