Transportation agency schedules Local Roads First workshops– The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) will host six community workshops in late September and early October to provide information and gather public input on the proposed Local Roads First transportation initiative, which may be placed on the November 2026 ballot. The Local Roads First initiative would create a countywide transportation tax dedicated to funding projects and improvements. Five in-person workshops will be held across San Luis Obispo County, and one session will be held online. Workshops are scheduled as follows:Sept. 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Public Library, Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The Local Roads First initiative focuses on maintaining and improving roads, enhancing safety, and investing in long-term transportation needs.