Website of the Week

SANDAG—San Diego Association of Governments - www.sandag.org
Review by Laura Galvan-Estrada, Library Faculty.

It is usually not an easy task to find local information, aside from heading to the local newspapers and digging through national resources. This is where SANDAG comes to the rescue.

Ever since a former map librarian and data specialist introduced me to the SANDAG resources, I’ve been a big fan. They compile reports and offer data related to our region. I especially like the Data Services part of the website. In this website, you can find local statistics such as border crossings, 1998-2010, by port of entry and type of entry (vehicle, pedestrians) or you’ll find a detailed report on crime in San Diego over the last ten years. You can also find facts about each city in the county, transportation statistics, and all sorts of demographic data. If you are a GIS fan, this is your place for local information and maps. Though not the most user friendly website, the data is there. Give it a try and you’ll be surprised at what you find!