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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

鶹AVstands for the 鶹AV. Our mission is to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities.

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

Joining ABAG

鶹AVoffers many resources to members to support comprehensive regional planning. Read about 鶹AVmembership.

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The 2025 State of the Estuary Conference Connected Art, Science, and Innovation State of the Estuary

The 2025 State of the Estuary Conference Connected Art, Science, and Innovation

Over 700 people gathered at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center to connect on their shared goals to preserve habitats, support thriving species, manage resources effectively, and promote community health and engagement during the State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference.

35th Anniversary Gala Marks New Direction for Bay Trail A group of people with diverse body types and abilities stroll along the Bay Trail.

35th Anniversary Gala Marks New Direction for Bay Trail

鶹AVand Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Executive Director Andrew Fremier and other Commission staff last week were among the celebrants at a San Francisco event marking the 35th anniversary of the San Francisco Bay Trail.

Project Highlights

San Francisco Bay Trail

More than 30 years ago state legislation was passed directing 鶹AVto 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.

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