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Smart Growth Incentive Program Provides $19 Million to Local Cities and Communities
Incorporating smart growth designs into new development is paying off for a number of cities and communities throughout the region. MORE

SANDAG Board Crosses the Border for Inaugural Visit
In the spirit of binational collaboration, members of the SANDAG Board of Directors traveled to Tijuana on August 12, 2005 to meet with key Mexican dignitaries to discuss critical issues that impact residents on both sides of the well-traveled border. MORE

RTP Update on Schedule
Work continues on the technical update to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). MORE

New Service Bureau Provides Customized Solutions and Services to the Region
SANDAG has launched a Service Bureau to provide customized research services, analytical studies, and technical assistance to public agencies, businesses, and other organizations. MORE

Drug Use in San Diego Remains High Among Arrestees
In 2004, 69 percent of male arrestees and 72 percent of female arrestees interviewed tested positive for marijuana, cocaine, opiates/heroin, PCP, or methamphetamine – the highest percentages in the past five years. MORE

Energy Remains Hot Topic in San Diego During Summer Months
The San Diego Regional Energy Office (SDREO) serves as the information clearinghouse for energy information to the region and serves as a critical link with state and federal energy programs that can benefit consumers. MORE

Transit in San Diego Gains in Popularity
San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley broke ridership records in July with boardings on the Green, Blue and Orange lines surpassing the three million mark. MORE

NCTD Offers Express Bus Service to Charger Games
North County Transit District (NCTD) will offer Chargers football fans BREEZE Express Bus service to Qualcomm Stadium via inland and coastal routes for the upcoming 2005 season. MORE

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