June 17, 2019
What do you know about the new development planned for Oak Park in Sacramento called “Aggie Square”? Environmentalists and other community members have some concerns. Visit ECOS’ webpage on Aggie Square to get the scoop!
Tag Archives: Public Transit
SacRT and City of Sacramento Partner to Offer Students Free Fare Transit Passes
By Anisca Miles
June 13, 2019
Fox40 News
Starting October 1, 2019, “All children from kindergarten through 12th grade who live or go to school in Sacramento will now have the ability to use public transportation for free at any time of day, any day of the week, and year-round.” – Jay Schenerir, City of Sacramento Councilmember
MTP/SCS EIR Scoping Comments from ECOS
On May 25, 2019, ECOS submitted a letter outlining our comments and concerns about the Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS) 2020 update, managed by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS) for the Sacramento region pro-actively links land use, air quality, and transportation needs. The current 2016 MTP/SCS was adopted in February 2016. The MTP/SCS is federally required to be updated every four years. The next MTP/SCS is required to be adopted by February 2020.