Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+: Building a Better Future for All

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After more than two years of public collaboration and technical analysis, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ — a long-range plan designed to guide growth, equity, and investment across the Bay Area’s nine counties and 101 cities.

This ambitious plan envisions a Bay Area that is affordable, connected, diverse, healthy, and vibrant for everyone by 2050. It includes 35 actionable strategies that aim to:

• Expand access to affordable housing

• Reduce commute times and improve public transit

• Strengthen climate resilience and protect natural areas

• Support a strong regional economy

• Create safer and more inclusive communities

  
  

A Vision for a Connected Bay Area

One of the most innovative aspects of this plan cycle is Transit 2050+, a historic initiative that reimagines the future of Bay Area public transportation. This effort brings together transit agencies across the region to create a more reliable, coordinated, and sustainable system for all residents.

Why This Matters

As housing prices rise and climate risks increase, this plan represents a blueprint for how the Bay Area can thrive while protecting its people and the environment. It connects transportation, housing, economy, and the environment under one shared regional vision.

Participate and Share Your Voice

Public participation is a vital part of shaping this plan. MTC and ABAG are inviting individuals, organizations, and local leaders to share their feedback on the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+, the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and supplemental reports.

Public comment deadline: Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

You can share your input in several ways:

• Submit your comments online or by email at info@planbayarea.org

• Attend a webinar or public hearing in your county (North, West, South, or East Bay)

• Mail your comments to:MTC Public Information OfficeAttn: Plan Bay Area375 Beale Street, Suite 800San Francisco, CA 94105

Full event schedule and webinar links are available at planbayarea.org.

Accessibility and Support

If you need language interpretation, large print, or Braille materials, or if you are deaf or hard of hearing, please call (415) 778-6757 at least three business days in advance to request assistance.Spanish, Chinese, and English versions of the Executive Summary are also available to ensure equitable access to all communities.

Get Involved. Shape the Future.

At The Time is YA!, we believe civic engagement starts with being informed. The Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ is a unique opportunity for residents—especially immigrant and working families—to raise their voices and help shape the future of the Bay Area.

Visit planbayarea.org to review the plan, learn more about local webinars, and join the conversation about what a fair, sustainable, and inclusive Bay Area should look like by 2050.