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San Diego Regional Authority Proposed

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: Paul Shigley
3 July 2002 - 9:00am

Proposals to create regional planning agencies with real power have amountedto political suicide in California.

State legislation that would lead to the creation of a planning and transportation "super agency" in San Diego County is moving forward. Capitol insiders and a number of officials in the San Diego region expect bills that address San Diego regional governance to pass in some form before the Legislature concludes on August 31.In fact, there appears to be consensus that San Diego County needs a new, multi-functional entity to coordinate land use and transportation planning better. The sticky issue is one of governance — namely, who will be in charge of the new agency.

Full Story: San Diego Regional Authority Proposed
Source: California Planning and Development Report, July 2, 2002
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