The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are responsible for housing and transportation planning for the Bay Area, including the controversial "Plan Bay Area" mandate. Now there's talk of merging the two agencies, with a study underway on how that could be accomplished. But critics argue that the merger process lacks transparency, and that a consolidated agency will take decision-making out of the hands of local communities. We'll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a potential merger.
- More: ABAG vs. MTC is a Battle You Should Care About (Contra Costa Times)
- More: The Regional Government Merger: Is Anyone Asking Why? (48Hills.org)
- More: Information about the S.F. Bay Area Regional Planning Hearing
- More: More Information on Plan Bay Area
- More: Merge Regional Agencies to Address Common Problems (SFChronicle.com)