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Save the Date: 2025 APA California Chapter Conference
Announcing our theme and sharing the official logo for the 2025 APA California Chapter Conference in Monterey.
Caltrain launches new electrified mainline service
On September 21, Caltrain initiated its electrified mainline service, transforming the historic 161-year-old rail corridor from San Francisco to San…
Meet a Local Planner: Dave Vautin, AICP
MTC/ABAG’s Dave Vautin reveals how they are rethinking regional planning with a holistic approach that connects transportation, housing, and climate…
2024 APA California – Northern Awards Gala Recap
In this photo-rich recap, we present highlights and our award winners from the 2024 APA California–Northern Awards Gala.
Three places: Studying El Paseo de Saratoga
Spring 2024 SJSU students applied core planning and community engagement principles in their study of an area at the intersection…
Planning perspectives: Takeaways from bicycling through The Netherlands
In June 2024, Santa Cruz-area planning and transportation professionals studied cycling networks and urban mobility in The Netherlands, gaining valuable…
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Northern’s 2025 mentorship program ready to deliver valuable experiences
Northern Section’s mentorship program connects you one-on-one with fellow planners to provide the positive, rewarding experience you seek.