SANDAG Executive Committee Reviews 2026 Legislative Priorities Today

Regional Leaders Convene to Shape 2026 Transport and Legislative Agenda

Today, Friday, February 6, 2026, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Executive Committee is meeting to deliberate on the region’s legislative priorities and transit planning strategies. The session, held at the SANDAG Boardroom on Union Street, marks a pivotal moment for the agency as it seeks to align local infrastructure goals with state and federal policy movements for the 2026 calendar year.

Key Agenda: 2026 Legislative Program

A primary focus of today’s meeting is the review of the proposed 2026 Legislative Program. This program serves as the blueprint for SANDAG’s advocacy efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Committee members are expected to recommend that the full Board of Directors adopt a platform that emphasizes securing sustainable funding for regional transit and climate resiliency projects. A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to two specific pieces of legislation:

• Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act: The committee is asked to formally support this act, which aims to streamline the integration of housing developments with high-frequency transit corridors—a goal that aligns with recent city-wide efforts to increase housing density.
• Senate Bill 677 (Wiener): In a move to protect regional autonomy over certain transportation regulations, the committee is reviewing a recommendation to oppose SB 677. Staff reports suggest that the bill, as currently drafted, may impose restrictive mandates that conflict with San Diego’s unique topographical and transit needs.

Restructuring and Committee Governance

Beyond legislative advocacy, the Executive Committee is addressing internal governance and community outreach. On today’s agenda is a proposal to restructure several SANDAG Working Groups. This initiative is designed to increase efficiency and ensure that technical advisory groups can more rapidly respond to the evolving needs of the 2025 Regional Plan implementation. Furthermore, the committee is reviewing updates to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee Charter to better incorporate feedback from underserved populations regarding transit accessibility.

Cancellations and Related City Activity

While the Executive Committee proceeds with its scheduled session, the SANDAG Audit Committee meeting originally planned for this afternoon has been canceled. Additionally, while the San Diego City Council does not have a formal legislative session scheduled for today, Mayor Todd Gloria’s office continues to emphasize the importance of these regional sessions. In a recent briefing, the Mayor’s office highlighted that regional coordination through agencies like SANDAG remains essential for reaching the 2026 target of having 80 percent of new countywide apartments located within city limits, supported by robust transit infrastructure.