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Association of Bay Area Governments
ABAG stands for the Association of Bay Area Governments. Our mission is to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities.
ABAG is part regional planning agency and part local government service provider. We accomplish our goals by providing planning services and cost-effective ABAG member services to local governments struggling with rising costs and diminishing incomes.
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POWER Executive Committee
Thursday, May 21, 2026
11 a.m.
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Bay Area Metro Center
375 Beale Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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ACFA Governing Board
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Finance Committee
Thursday, May 21, 2026
4:45 p.m.
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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Executive Board
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5 p.m.
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Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee
Thursday, May 28, 2026
10 a.m. Cancelled
Board Room - 1st Floor
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MTC ABAG Community Advisory Council
Friday, June 5, 2026
10 a.m.
Board Room – 1st Floor
Bay Area Metro Center
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Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee
Friday, June 12, 2026
9:45 a.m.
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Bay Area Metro Center
375 Beale Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Planning Earthquake-Resilient Cities: Reading Fault Maps and Developing a Soft-Story Ordinance
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Temazcal Room, First Floor
375 Beale Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
General Assembly
Thursday, June 18, 2026
10 a.m.
Yerba Buena - 1st Floor
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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POWER Executive Committee
Thursday, July 30, 2026
11 a.m.
Redwood CR 5150 - 5th Floor (REMOTE)
375 Beale Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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BayREN's 2025 Successes and Plans for Climate, Community, and Health
BayREN's 2025 Successes and Plans for Climate, Community, and Health
April 29, 2026
BayREN recently marked two significant milestones that reflect both the success of its current work and the direction of its regional energy leadership.
Saturday: Hop on the Bay Trail for Celebrate Trails Day
Saturday: Hop on the Bay Trail for Celebrate Trails Day
April 22, 2026
Bay Area residents are being encouraged to walk, hike or roll their way to the San Francisco Bay Trail Saturday for national Celebrate Trails Day.
Video: San Francisco Estuary Partnership's 2025 conference wrap up
Video: San Francisco Estuary Partnership's 2025 conference wrap up
April 21, 2026
A video wrap-up of the San Francisco Estuary Partnership's 2025 State of the Estuary Conference is now available to watch.
MTC, SFEP, & BARC share their Climate Action Playbook for this year's SF Climate Week
MTC, SFEP, & BARC share their Climate Action Playbook for this year's SF Climate Week
April 8, 2026
Every April, San Francisco Climate Week brings together hundreds of organizations to host over 100 climate action and environment-focused events and learning sessions that draw thousands of attendees from across the region.
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San Francisco Bay Trail
More than 30 years ago state legislation was passed directing ABAG to develop a plan for a regional trail system.
That trail now has 355 spectacular miles of walking and bicycling paths encircling the Bay for everyone who lives here, and everyone who visits.
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Bay Area Regional Energy Network
BayREN helps single family residents, property owners and businesses get technical assistance and access financial resources to reduce energy costs.
BayREN also assists local governments in evaluating and complying with energy codes and standards.
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San Francisco Estuary Partnership
The Estuary’s waters and wetlands are a biological resource of tremendous importance for more than a million migratory birds and a vast diversity of marine wildlife.
The partnership is a collaboration of local, state and federal agencies and other organzations that protect and restore the Bay and Delta.
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See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog BayREN's 2025 Successes and Plans for Climate, Community, and Health April 29, 2026 BayREN recently marked two significant milestones that reflect both the success of its current work and the direction of its regional energy leadership. In April, BayREN released its 2025 Annual Report: Designed for People, Powered by Local Solutions , which documents program implementation, outcomes, and community benefits achieved across the Bay Area during the year. BayREN also submitted its proposed 2028–2035 Business Plan to the California Public Utilities Commission in March, outlining a portfolio of future programs and partnerships to expand climate, health, and energy affordability solutions. Together, these documents reflect BayREN’s focus on providing measurable outcomes today while planning for equitable impact in the years ahead. The 2025 Annual Report demonstrates how BayREN’s unique governance model continues to deliver results by remaining grounded in local priorities. In 2025, BayREN soft-launched the new BayREN Refrigerant Replacement Program, which supports small businesses in replacing harmful refrigerants with environmentally friendly alternatives. BayREN also launched Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home , a redesigned single-family program that offers direct installation of energy efficiency, weatherization, and health and safety upgrades for income-qualified households. Key highlights across BayREN programs in 2025 include upgrades to more than 5,000 homes, 58 trainings serving over 1,100 attendees, and assistance provided to 78 local governments. Collectively, BayREN programs have delivered 4.6 million MMBtu of lifecycle net energy savings and avoided 296 million metric tons of CO 2 e since 2013. “A key strength of BayREN’s model is its partnerships with local governments,” shares BayREN Director Jane Elias. “County members, working with their communities, collaborate in shaping outreach, identifying community needs, and ensuring programs reflect local priorities. This locally driven approach allows BayREN to pilot innovative solutions, refine them through real-world feedback, and scale what works across the region.” As a result of these partnerships, BayREN improves program implementation, contributes to climate and energy efficiency efforts, and addresses energy affordability for community members. BayREN also helps local governments leverage other funding sources to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as over $1.6 million for farmworker housing in Santa Clara County. This strong foundation of collaboration and performance informs BayREN’s vision for the future. Building on the successes documented in the 2025 Annual Report , BayREN’s 2028–2035 Business Plan outlines a proposed portfolio of 10 regional programs and one statewide program, expanded workforce education and training initiatives, and new opportunities for local governments and community-based organizations to pilot community-designed energy solutions. Developed through extensive stakeholder engagement, the Business Plan prioritizes equity, resilience, and health, with 66% of the proposed budget dedicated to households and communities that have historically faced barriers to participation. Together, BayREN’s recent accomplishments and forward-looking strategy position the region to continue scaling innovative, locally rooted energy and climate solutions. Related View News Stories also tagged as BayREN View News Stories also tagged as Energy View News Stories also tagged as Energy Conservation View News Stories also tagged as Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Subscribe to ABAG News E-mail News Stories See all News Stories BayREN's 2025 Successes and Plans for Climate, Community, and Health April 29, 2026 Saturday: Hop on the Bay Trail for Celebrate Trails Day April 22, 2026 Video: San Francisco Estuary Partnership's 2025 conference wrap up April 21, 2026 MTC, SFEP, & BARC share their Climate Action Playbook for this year's SF Climate Week April 8, 2026 ABAG Remembers Life and Legacy of Rod Diridon April 6, 2026 See all News Stories Back To Top Association of Bay Area Governments Bay Area Metro Center 375 Beale Street, Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94105-2066 Phone: 415-820-7900 Fax: 415-660-3500 Email:
[email protected] Main menu About ABAG What We Do Member Benefits Get Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Our Work Housing Land Use Energy & Infrastructure Financing Projects Resilience Equity Priority Communities Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Digital Library Data Tools Vital Signs Maps Depository Libraries Meetings & Events Meetings Events Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Copyright © 2026 Association of Bay Area Governments. All rights reserved. Footer Legal Notices PCA - Priority Conservation Areas | Association of Bay Area Governments Skip to main content Association of Bay Area Governments Toggle Search Search Toggle main menu visibility About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Partner Agencies ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Local Government Job Lists View open positions at ABAG member county and city agencies. See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation 2023-2031 RHNA Appeals Process Housing Methodology Committee 2015–2023 RHNA BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Sign Up for the BAHFA Mailing List Regional Housing Technical Assistance Senate Bill 79 (2025) Technical Assistance for Anti-Displacement Programs Housing Elements & HCD Comments Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing SB 9 Resources Additional Resources Local Grants & Consulting Bench Planning Collaboratives Peer Cohorts & Work Groups Middle Housing Feasibility Tool Training Data Tools & HESS Support for Local Engagement Safety & Environmental Justice Contact Us Mailing List Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER POWER Executive Committee POWER Board of Directors POWER Invoices POWER Program Design POWER Enrollment BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Hazard Viewer Earthquake Landslide Flood Wildfire Drought Extreme Heat Tsunami & Additional Hazards Planning General Plan Resilience Updates Hazard Mitigation & Adaptation Plans Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Sea Level Rise Regional Planning Initiatives Policy Housing Infrastructure Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities You are here Home Our Work Land Use PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas Credit: Karl Nielsen PCA - Priority Conservation Areas October 1, 2025 Update Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) are regionally significant areas to be protected and improved. PCAs include natural habitats, farms and ranchlands, recreation areas, urban green spaces and locations that can help fight the effects of climate change. PCAs are nominated by local jurisdictions with land use authority (such as open space districts, city and county parks and recreation departments, and other local entities) and adopted by ABAG, opens in a new window) More than 180 existing PCAs have been adopted by ABAG. Sign up for the PCA Mailing List on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) website. Five Types of PCAs PCAs are categorized by five designations that recognize the vitality of the Bay Area’s natural systems, rural economy and the health of all residents: Natural Lands Agricultural & Working lands Urban Greening Recreation Climate Adaptation PCA Mapping Viewer Visualize the most up-to-date PCA information including locations and types. See the PCA Mapping Viewer. 2025 PCA Nominations and Amendments In September 2025, PCAs were amended and new nominations approved to align with the updated PCA Framework Refresh. The Refresh strengthens PCA consistency, equity and climate resilience across the Bay Area. Amendments: 173 existing PCAs led by 37 local agencies were amended, while 12 required no changes. Nominations: 69 new PCAs were nominated by 15 jurisdictions, covering about 130,000 acres. The amendment and nomination process provided direct engagement with local government staff supported by tools, mapping assistance, and office hours. For more details, see the approved 9/12/2025 ABAG Administrative Committee item and 9/18/2025 ABAG Executive Board item. Additional Details Nomination Cycles & Amendments Nomination Cycles The 2025 PCA nomination cycle is now closed. There have been four prior nomination cycles since the PCA planning framework was originally developed in 2007. In spring 2024, the PCA planning framework was updated to establish program objectives and data indicators, resulting in the need to amend designated PCAs to align with the updated framework. Amendments In 2024, many of the 185 PCAs were amended to meet the new eligibility criteria established by the PCA Refresh. Additionally, in spring 2025, jurisdictions that had not yet amended existing PCAs received an opportunity to amend PCAs. Jurisdictions received an email from ABAG to direct the jurisdiction on the amendment actions needed. Staff reviewed amendments to ensure eligibility criteria were met before requesting a final approval from the jurisdiction. For more information on PCA amendment status as of January 2025, see: Amended PCAs Jurisdictions with amendments needed PCAs with amendments needed PCA amendments from spring 2025 will be approved at the same ABAG Executive Board action as PCA nominations in September, 2025. PCA Framework Refresh MTC and ABAG were awarded a grant from the Sustainable Agricultural Lands and Conservation (SALC) Program managed by the California Department of Conservation to support a refresh of the PCA planning framework. The refresh effort kicked off in June 2022 and concluded in May 2024. It identified recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the region’s conservation planning framework, and incorporated a wider range of policy concerns, such as equity and resilience to climate hazards. Priority Conservation Area Refresh Final Report The PCA Final Report laid out a suite of reforms to the PCA planning framework and was adopted by the ABAG Executive Board in May 2024. The Final Report synthesi About ABAG | Association of Bay Area Governments Skip to main content Association of Bay Area Governments Toggle Search Search Toggle main menu visibility About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Partner Agencies ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Local Government Job Lists View open positions at ABAG member county and city agencies. See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Executive Board General Assembly General Assembly Event & Roster Committees Administrative Committee Finance Committee Legislation Committee Housing Committee MTC ABAG Community Advisory Council Committee Rosters Partner Agencies Bay Area Planning Directors Association (BAPDA) ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press You are here Home About ABAG About ABAG About ABAG ABAG stands for the Association of Bay Area Governments. ABAG is part regional planning agency and part local government service provider. We accomplish our goals by providing planning services and cost-effective ABAG member services to local governments struggling with rising costs and diminishing incomes. The consolidated staff of ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) staff have been working as one team since 2017. What We Do Get Assistance Careers Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Mission, Vision & Values Mission, Vision & Values Combining Goals with MTC Did You Know? Mission, Vision & Values Our mission is to advance shared local and regional priorities for transportation, housing and the environment. In 2024, the ABAG-MTC Executive Team adopted this mission, along with a vision statement, values, goals and objectives , to guide the work of agency staff, in the service of making the Bay Area the best it can be. Combining Goals with MTC ABAG shares many of the same planning goals and initiatives with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, or MTC, and we are now working together. Get the history. Did You Know? ABAG helps facilitate major projects around the Bay to protect our natural environments — both on and off the water. About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Executive Board General Assembly General Assembly Event & Roster Committees Administrative Committee Finance Committee Legislation Committee Housing Committee MTC ABAG Community Advisory Council Committee Rosters Partner Agencies Bay Area Planning Directors Association (BAPDA) ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Related Documents Surface Transportation Reauthorization: MTC Priorities for a Strong Bay Area - 45th Annual Report to Congress, 2025 12.44 MB pdf Go To Digital Library Related News BayREN's 2025 Successes and Plans for Climate, Community, and Health April 29, 2026 ABAG Remembers Life and Legacy of Rod Diridon April 6, 2026 BayREN’s Energy Roadmaps Help Cupertino and Tiburon Plan for a More Sustainable and Resilient Future February 17, 2026 A small-town store with a big energy win in Bodega, CA February 12, 2026 BayREN’s EASE Home Program Supports Older Adults Aging in Place in Marin County January 14, 2026 Back To Top Association of Bay Area Governments Bay Area Metro Center 375 Beale Street, Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94105-2066 Phone: 415-820-7900 Fax: 415-660-3500 Email:
[email protected] Main menu About ABAG What We Do Member Benefits Get Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Our Work Housing Land Use Energy & Infrastructure Financing Projects Resilience Equity Priority Communities Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Digital Library Data Tools Vital Signs Maps Depository Libraries Meetings & Events Meetings Events Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Copyright © 2026 Association of Bay Area Governments. All rights reserved. Footer Legal Notices Depository Libraries | Association of Bay Area Governments Skip to main content Association of Bay Area Governments Toggle Search Search Toggle main menu visibility About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Partner Agencies ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Local Government Job Lists View open positions at ABAG member county and city agencies. See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse Regional Clearinghouse Newsletters BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries You are here Home Tools & Resources Depository Libraries Depository Libraries Depository Libraries Publications like the ABAG Budget and Work Plan, Projections, Plan Bay Area and RHNA reports are distributed to depository libraries throughout the Bay Area region. Find a library near you to review ABAG publications Alameda County Alameda County Business Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd Fremont, CA 94538-2325 Phone: 510-505-7001 IGS Library 109 Moses Hall University of California Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: 510-642-1472 Pleasanton Branch—Alameda County Library 400 Old Bernal Ave Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: 925-462-3535 Oakland Public Library Main Library 125 14th St Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-238-3134 Water Resources Center Archives University of California 410 O'Brien Hall Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: 510-642-2666 Contra Costa County Contra Costa County Library Administration/Main Library 1750 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: 925-646-6434 Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: 510-620-6561 Marin County Marin County Library Civic Cntr Admin Bldg 3501 Civic Center Dr. Office 427 San Rafael, CA 94903 Phone: 415-499-6056 Napa County Napa City-County Library 580 Combs St. Napa, CA 94559 Phone: 707-253-4241 San Francisco County MTC-ABAG Library 375 Beale Street, Seventh Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-778-5236 San Francisco Public Library Govt Information Center 100 Larkin St., 5th Fl. 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[email protected] Main menu About ABAG What We Do Member Benefits Get Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Our Work Housing Land Use Energy & Infrastructure Financing Projects Resilience Equity Priority Communities Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Digital Library Data Tools Vital Signs Maps Depository Libraries Meetings & Events Meetings Events Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Copyright © 2026 Association of Bay Area Governments. All rights reserved. Footer Legal Notices Contact Us | Association of Bay Area Governments Skip to main content Association of Bay Area Governments Toggle Search Search Toggle main menu visibility About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Partner Agencies ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Local Government Job Lists View open positions at ABAG member county and city agencies. See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Executive Board General Assembly General Assembly Event & Roster Committees Administrative Committee Finance Committee Legislation Committee Housing Committee MTC ABAG Community Advisory Council Committee Rosters Partner Agencies Bay Area Planning Directors Association (BAPDA) ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press You are here Home About ABAG Contact Us Contact Us Contact Us ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) have a single staff, serving both the ABAG Executive Board and the MTC Commission. Contact Information: Association of Bay Area Governments Bay Area Metro Center 375 Beale Street, Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-820-7900 Fax: 415-660-3500 Email:
[email protected] Search the staff telephone directory: ABAG and MTC have a combined telephone staff directory . Search by name, phone number and department. ABAG and MTC: Combined Goals ABAG and MTC: Combined Goals ABAG shares the same planning goals and initiatives with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. See the history of this collaboration. About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Executive Board General Assembly General Assembly Event & Roster Committees Administrative Committee Finance Committee Legislation Committee Housing Committee MTC ABAG Community Advisory Council Committee Rosters Partner Agencies Bay Area Planning Directors Association (BAPDA) ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Related News BayREN's 2025 Successes and Plans for Climate, Community, and Health April 29, 2026 ABAG Remembers Life and Legacy of Rod Diridon April 6, 2026 BayREN’s Energy Roadmaps Help Cupertino and Tiburon Plan for a More Sustainable and Resilient Future February 17, 2026 A small-town store with a big energy win in Bodega, CA February 12, 2026 BayREN’s EASE Home Program Supports Older Adults Aging in Place in Marin County January 14, 2026 Back To Top Association of Bay Area Governments Bay Area Metro Center 375 Beale Street, Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94105-2066 Phone: 415-820-7900 Fax: 415-660-3500 Email:
[email protected] Main menu About ABAG What We Do Member Benefits Get Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Our Work Housing Land Use Energy & Infrastructure Financing Projects Resilience Equity Priority Communities Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Digital Library Data Tools Vital Signs Maps Depository Libraries Meetings & Events Meetings Events Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Copyright © 2026 Association of Bay Area Governments. All rights reserved. Footer Legal Notices Bay Area Metro Awards | Association of Bay Area Governments Skip to main content Association of Bay Area Governments Toggle Search Search Toggle main menu visibility About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Partner Agencies ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Local Government Job Lists View open positions at ABAG member county and city agencies. See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings You are here Home Meetings & Events Events Bay Area Metro Awards Bay Area Metro Awards Bay Area Metro Awards The first Bay Area Metro Awards were presented as part of at the ABAG Annual General Assembly. These awards recognize the people, projects and programs that are making a real difference to solve the Bay Area’s housing and transportation problems. We’ve all been impressed by someone's work on a local effort to make our streets safer for school kids or to promote social equity. Local government agencies and other organizations help streamline your commute, boost smart growth, preserve natural habitat and support affordable housing in your community. This joint ABAG and MTC awards program honors these often-unsung heroes doing the hard work. We want to recognize efforts that make the Bay Area a better place to live, work and play. If you have any questions, please email us at
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[email protected] Main menu About ABAG What We Do Member Benefits Get Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Our Work Housing Land Use Energy & Infrastructure Financing Projects Resilience Equity Priority Communities Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Digital Library Data Tools Vital Signs Maps Depository Libraries Meetings & Events Meetings Events Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Copyright © 2026 Association of Bay Area Governments. All rights reserved. Footer Legal Notices For the Press | Association of Bay Area Governments Skip to main content Association of Bay Area Governments Toggle Search Search Toggle main menu visibility About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Partner Agencies ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Local Government Job Lists View open positions at ABAG member county and city agencies. See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Executive Board General Assembly General Assembly Event & Roster Committees Administrative Committee Finance Committee Legislation Committee Housing Committee MTC ABAG Community Advisory Council Committee Rosters Partner Agencies Bay Area Planning Directors Association (BAPDA) ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press You are here Home About ABAG Contact Us For the Press For the Press For the Press Public Information Hotline Phone: 415-778-6757 Email:
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[email protected] Main menu About ABAG What We Do Member Benefits Get Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Our Work Housing Land Use Energy & Infrastructure Financing Projects Resilience Equity Priority Communities Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Digital Library Data Tools Vital Signs Maps Depository Libraries Meetings & Events Meetings Events Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog Copyright © 2026 Association of Bay Area Governments. All rights reserved. Footer Legal Notices How We Govern | Association of Bay Area Governments Skip to main content Association of Bay Area Governments Toggle Search Search Toggle main menu visibility About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Partner Agencies ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press Local Government Job Lists View open positions at ABAG member county and city agencies. See job lists Our Work Housing RHNA - Regional Housing Needs Allocation BAHFA - Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Regional Housing Technical Assistance Land Use Plan Bay Area 2050+ PDA - Priority Development Areas PCA - Priority Conservation Areas PPA - Priority Production Areas Priority Sites Forecasts & Projections Energy & Infrastructure ABAG POWER BayREN - Bay Area Regional Energy Network Financing ACFA - Advancing California Finance Authority FAN - Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations Projects San Francisco Bay Trail San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail San Francisco Estuary Partnership San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Resilience Data & Research Planning Policy Funding Implementation Equity Priority Communities Bay Area Housing Finance Authority BAHFA is working to solve the Bay Area’s chronic housing challenges. Learn about BAHFA Tools & Resources Technical Assistance Energy Equity Housing Land Use Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Digital Library Data Tools Housing Policy & Data Explorer Consumer Price Index Resilience Open Data Portal Earthquake Home Safety Quiz Bay Area Census CEQA Clearinghouse BASIS — Bay Area Spatial Information System Open Data Catalog Vital Signs Maps Bay Trail Map Water Trail Map Depository Libraries Technical Assistance Portal Resources for local governments on energy, equity, housing, land use, resilience, transportation and infrastructure projects and programs. Visit the TA Portal Meetings & Events Meetings How to Provide Public Comment Events 2023 General Assembly Archive 2021 General Assembly Archive 2020 Special General Assembly Archive 2018 General Assembly Archive 2017 General Assembly Archive 2016 General Assembly Archive Bay Area Metro Awards Live Webcasts Public Hearings News News Stories News Releases News Headlines Executive Director’s Report Photo Gallery Video Gallery E-news The Bay Link Blog About ABAG What We Do Our Members How We Govern Executive Board General Assembly General Assembly Event & Roster Committees Administrative Committee Finance Committee Legislation Committee Housing Committee MTC ABAG Community Advisory Council Committee Rosters Partner Agencies Bay Area Planning Directors Association (BAPDA) ABAG History Member Benefits Get Assistance Get Involved Request a Public Record Disclosures Accessibility Get Language Assistance ABAG Equity Platform Careers Local Government Job Lists Contract & Vendor Opportunities Contact Us Key Staff Contact Information Directions For the Press You are here Home About ABAG What We Do How We Govern How We Govern ABAG Board members at an Executive Board meeting at the Bay Area Metro Center Credit: Leah Zippert How We Govern ABAG is part regional planning agency and part local government service provider. Within each of these two categories we perform a broad range of activities for our members. ABAG outlines work program goals and objectives for the Bay Area’s nine counties and 101 cities and towns every year, and we are primarily governed by the following: Executive Board General Assembly Committees In some cases, ABAG has the authority to enact certain legislation on behalf of the Bay Area, for example the state-mandated Regional Housing Need Allocation , or RHNA. We also operate as the state-designated clearinghouse for federal grant applications. Annual Meeting - General Assembly and Business Meeting ABAG History Annual Meeting - General Assembly and Business Meeting ABAG’s General Assembly , which meets at least once a year, determines policy and adopts the annual budget and work program during the Business Meeting. ABAG History ABAG