Ferry & bridge

Benicia-Martinez Bridge

Oakland mural

Mural by Amanda Lynn & Lady Mags, 57th St, Oakland

Poppy mural with woman walking in front.

“Under the Sun,” by Mohamed Soumah, California Ave, Palo Alto

Flock of seagulls over reserve.

Congressman Pete Stark Ecological Reserve at Eden Landing, Hayward/Union City

Association of Bay Area Governments

ABAG stands for the Association of Bay Area Governments. Our mission is to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities.

ABAG is part regional planning agency and part local government service provider. We accomplish our goals by providing planning services and cost-effective ABAG member services to local governments struggling with rising costs and diminishing incomes.

September is Bay Area's Transit Month

There are many opportunities to celebrate the public transportation that keeps the Bay Area moving. See upcoming events.

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ABAG/MTC Host Community Partnership Exchange at Bay Area Metro Center CBO event

ABAG/MTC Host Community Partnership Exchange at Bay Area Metro Center

MTC and ABAG hosted the inaugural Community Partnership Exchange at the Bay Area Metro Center last week, bringing together nearly 50 representatives from 37 community-based organizations from across the Bay Area.

BayREN is Preparing the Workforce to Install Heat Pump Water Heaters BayREN water heaters

BayREN is Preparing the Workforce to Install Heat Pump Water Heaters

Bay Area Air District Rule 9-6 will phase out the sale and installation of nitrogen oxide (NOx)–emitting water heaters as soon as January 2027, although the Air District will be considering exemptions and a delayed start date this fall. BayREN is helping contractors develop the knowledge and skills they needed for this transition.

Project Highlights

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San Francisco Bay Trail

More than 30 years ago state legislation was passed directing ABAG to develop a plan for a regional trail system.

That trail now has 355 spectacular miles of walking and bicycling paths encircling the Bay for everyone who lives here, and everyone who visits.

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Bay Area Regional Energy Network

BayREN helps single family residents, property owners and businesses get technical assistance and access financial resources to reduce energy costs.

BayREN also assists local governments in evaluating and complying with energy codes and standards.

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San Francisco Estuary Partnership

The Estuary’s waters and wetlands are a biological resource of tremendous importance for more than a million migratory birds and a vast diversity of marine wildlife.

The partnership is a collaboration of local, state and federal agencies and other organzations that protect and restore the Bay and Delta.

Read more about San Francisco Estuary Partnership