Partner Engagement

Strong collaboration with our partners is essential to developing the Final Blueprint
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Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Release

After more than two years of public discussion, technical analysis and refinement, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for review and comment. The plan contains 35 strategies representing public policies and investments that can be implemented in the Bay Area by 2050 to help the region build more homes, reduce commute times, and create vibrant downtowns and natural areas for everyone to enjoy. The plan’s strategies also aim to keep people safe from natural hazards, support a strong economy and provide stable housing for those who need it most.

Unique to this plan cycle is the parallel Transit 2050+ planning effort, which culminated in the first-of-its-kind plan to re-envision the future of Bay Area public transit, in partnership with transit operators across the region.

The draft plan, along with the Draft EIR, the Draft Implementation Plan and accompanying supplemental reports, are all available for review and comment. 

Partner Resource: Regional Tools for Local Action
This page offers tools that local jurisdictions and partner agencies can use to develop plans, seek funding and take action to make a better Bay Area.

Read Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ and its supplemental reports at planbayarea.org/draftplan, review the Draft EIR at https://planbayarea.org/2050/environmental-impact-report-eir, and submit your comments by December 18, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Office Hours

MTC/ABAG staff periodically offer office hours throughout the Plan Bay Area development process as part of ongoing partner engagement efforts. 

Technical Workshops

Following the release of the Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint and the Draft Transit 2050+ Network, MTC-ABAG staff hosted two in-person workshops on September 12 and 18, 2024, to solicit input on approaches to address Final Blueprint policy focus areas. These workshops were geared toward a technical audience including local jurisdiction and agency staff, and other interested partners.

Each workshop explored key questions on the four elements of the plan, such as:

  • What are the most promising approaches for reducing affordable housing development costs?
  • How best can the Bay Area further reduce per-capita greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles?
  • What types of transit service improvements are most likely to bring riders back?
  • How can access to urban parks be increased in areas slated for high growth?

Webinars

Introducing the Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint and Draft Transit 2050+ Network

During the webinar, MTC-ABAG provided an overview of the key performance and equity findings from the Draft Blueprint analysis, as well as key challenges to address as part of the forthcoming Final Blueprint process — including how to reach the Bay Area’s statutorily-required per capita greenhouse gas emissions reductions target. Staff introduced the Draft Transit 2050+ Network and the findings from the assessment of major transportation projects. The webinar also provided a preview of planned public and partner engagement activities over the summer and fall, including pop-up public workshops in all nine Bay Area counties. 

Questions

Inquiries and questions about partner engagement activities or the plan may be sent to info@planbayarea.org.

Draft Blueprint Outcomes and Draft Transit 2050+ Network Comments