Long-Range Planning | Metropolitan Transportation Commission Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Update Long-Range Planning Plan Bay Area 2050+ is the long-range plan created by MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments that outlines a roadmap for the Bay Area's future. Credit Karl Nielsen The nine counties that make up the Bay Area are continuously growing and changing. Every four years, MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments develop a long-range plan — Plan Bay Area — that charts the course for the region. It makes recommendations about how cities and counties should plan for the Bay Area’s future, especially for regional projects like transportation and housing. MTC provides funding for major regional projects. Cities and counties use Plan Bay Area to help make important decisions about how to invest that money. Plan Bay Area 2050+ Plan Bay Area 2050+ builds on the strong foundation of the previous plan – Plan Bay Area 2050 – to incorporate the lessons learned from the pandemic. How do we build a stronger economy, a cleaner environment, housing for all and safe transportation in the Bay Area? Plan Bay Area 2050+, adopted in March 2026, identifies a potential path forward. Plan Bay Area 2050 Plan Bay Area 2050 is the first post-pandemic approved long-range Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Plan Bay Area 2040 Plan Bay Area 2040, adopted in 2017, builds on earlier work to develop an efficient transportation network, provide more housing choices and grow the region in a financially and environmentally responsible way. Countywide Transportation Plans Some counties develop their own long-range plans — countywide transportation plans — to guide transportation decisions in their communities. MTC assists them with cross-regional coordination. Equity Priority Communities By identifying which Bay Area communities are or have historically been underserved, MTC can direct funding toward projects that enable more equitable access to transportation, housing and services. Learn more. Technical Assistance Portal The Technical Assistance Portal has resources for local agency staff to help meet long-range regional goals. Visit abag.ca.gov.