Dixon Family Services is partnering again with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments to get the word out about the draft plan for Plan Bay Area 2025, what it is and the several opportunities for public input and participation. Photo courtesy of Dixon Family Services

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Dixon Family Services is partnering again with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments to get the word out about the Plan Bay Area 2025 draft plan, what it is and the several opportunities for public input and participation.

After more than two years of public discussion, technical analysis and refinement, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments have released Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ 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 re-envisions the future of Bay Area public transit, in partnership with transit operators in the region.

The Draft Plan, along with the Draft Implementation Plan and various supplemental reports, are all available for review and comment.

Read Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the supplemental reports at planbayarea.org/draftplan and submit your comments by 5 p.m. Dec. 18.

The public is invited to participate in a series of upcoming webinars and public hearings to provide input on the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+.

The first webinar focusing on the South Bay was set for Oct. 30 after press time.

A second webinar, focusing on the East Bay, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. The Zoom link is https://bit.ly/eastbaywebinar with Webinar ID 869 8283 4999 and passcode 682098. Participants can also call 888-788-0099 (U.S. toll-free).

The first public hearing will be held jointly with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Planning Committee and the Association of Bay Area Governments Administrative Committee at 9:40 a.m. Friday Nov. 14 at the Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale St., San Francisco. The meeting will also be accessible via Zoom. Note that the meeting start time might vary.

A second public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Olive Hyde Art Center and Gallery, 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont. Participants can also attend online via Zoom at https://bit.ly/drafthearing2 using Webinar ID 875 7625 3306 and passcode 178983. To join by phone, call 888-788-0099 (U.S. toll-free).

The third public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda del Prado, Novato. The hearing will also be available via Zoom at https://bit.ly/drafthearing3 with Webinar ID 898 0347 9624. Participants can also join by phone at 888-788-0099 (U.S. toll-free).

The public can submit written comments through the online comment form at planbayarea.org/draftplan, by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Draft Plan” or by mailing comments to Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Attn: Public Engagement, 375 Beale St., Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94105.

Comments can also be shared by leaving a voicemail at the Plan Bay Area public information line at 415-778-2292.