Planning
Long Term Planning
The Council of Governments conducts long-term planning studies for San Benito County’s transportation needs. Working together with local and regional agencies, COG is completing work on several long-range plans.
2005 Regional Transportation Plan
2002 Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan
Financing
The Council of Governments finances transportation projects through a variety of federal, state and local programs. The Council of Governments actively seeks special grants for the agency’s priority transportation projects. The largest funding programs include:
2008 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
2008 State Transportation Improvement Program
Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
Traffic Impact Fee Study Update
Regional Surface Transportation Program
Transportation Development Act
Traffic Modeling
A traffic model is a tool for analyzing the major ways people travel using a computer program. The Council of Governments uses data generated in traffic modeling to predict driver behavior and determine long-term needs for roadway improvements in the region. Click here for more info!
Caltrans System Analysis Study
Valley Transportation Authority Southern Gateway Study