The Institute's SB 375 project provides resources for local officials to learn about this important new law, and how it affects California cities and counties.
In this section you'll find general information about SB 375 and how it relates to regional planning and greenhouse gas reduction. In addition, these two links will take you to information about specific aspects of the statute:
SB 375 & Public Engagement
Find information about requirements and opportunities for public engagement under SB 375, along with examples of public participation plans prepared by various agencies
The Institute has prepared a legal analysis explaining how the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (sometimes known by its legislative identity: SB 375) specifically affects local agencies.Read more »
This page contains general information about Regional Transportation Plans (RTPs) and their importance under SB 375, along with estimated dates for when each of the 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations in California expects to update their RTP.Read more »
This page includes links to Caltrans regional planning documents including the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Guidelines and RTP Guidelines Checklist, as well as links to related pages on the Caltrans website.
A concise introduction to regional planning for transportation, housing and the environment as revised by SB 375, including how regional planning relates to cities and counties in a region.
Describes the minimum public participation requirements regional and local agencies must meet to implement SB375. Includes tools and resources to learn more.
The Climate Action and Sustainability Best Practices Framework includes ideas from local agencies in ten topic areas and links to case stories that illustrate each practice.
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