The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation announced that it is taking applications for the Recreational Trail Program’s 2009 budget year. The Recreational Trails Program is a reimbursement-... (more)

Local public safety officials are urging citizens to be more cautious with the disposal and distribution of used cell phones. During the holiday season last year, public safety answering points i... (more)

Since Phase II Wireless 9-1-1 was implemented in Central Oklahoma nearly a year ago, emergency calls from cell phones now show a location of the caller, even plotting on an aerial photograph and map. ... (more)

Activities have been announced for the seventh annual Downtown in December winter celebration presented by the Downtown OKC Business Improvement District. Festivities begin November 28 and run throug... (more)

A regional map that highlights the best route choices when inclement winter weather strikes is again available to Central Oklahoma motorists. The map showcases the roadways that individual communit... (more)

Another ozone season has come and gone in Central Oklahoma. The region had what would normally be considered a “good” year, with only two Clean Air Alert Days issued this season. Overall, the air is ... (more)

The emerging Oklahoma biofuel industry is the subject of Grow: The Third Annual Oklahoma Conference on Biofuels November 12-13 at the Skirvin Hilton and Conference Center in Oklahoma City. Abundant... (more)

Six public transportation projects in the Oklahoma City Urban Area were chosen this spring to receive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding through a competitive selection process. FTA has no... (more)

The 9-1-1 Association has prepared a legislative briefing on the current status of the ever-changing climate of 9-1-1 and system technology. To download a PDF of the document, (more)

Regional leaders in Central Oklahoma have recommended Friday, Oct. 31 as the night for Trick-or-Treat activities in the metropolitan area this year. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments ... (more)

Remember when your parents would recount tall tales about how high the snow was back in the days when they had to walk to school? It seems that everything old is new again. With gasoline prices forc... (more)

It will now be easier for residents and visitors to park their bikes in downtown Oklahoma City. Biking enthusiasts and city officials introduced the new Rack UP! bike rack system to support fitness a... (more)

The 9-1-1 Association made comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding implementation of the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008. To download a PDF file of the comments, (more)

The ice storm that put a stranglehold on Central Oklahoma last December should be a great example of the need to be prepared. With nearly half the metro affected with power outages, food shortages an... (more)

The 2009 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant process is currently underway, with communities in the Central Oklahoma region with a population of under 7,000 eligible to apply. The maximum dollar a... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have issued an A... (more)

Officers for the 2009 fiscal year have been named and will lead the Association in the next year as it considers policy issues regarding transportation, air and water quality, census and data activiti... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have issued an A... (more)

A recent call for help from a young girl in Guthrie proved the effectiveness of the recent enhancements to Central Oklahoma’s 9-1-1 system for cell phone users. In December 2005, voters overwhelmin... (more)

As published in The Oklahoman... by John G. Johnson In mid-March, after months of research, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule for ground-level ozone that makes it harde... (more)

Cooperation, collaboration and future visioning are key tenets to a study that is currently being conducted between Tinker Air Force Base and the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan region. The stud... (more)

The Board of Directors of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) named John G. Johnson to the position of ACOG Executive Director at a meeting on May 29. Johnson had been serving as I... (more)

Oklahoma motorists are enjoying more trees and shrubs along public transportation corridors across the state. Much of the increased landscaping is being made possible by the Tree Grant Program of the ... (more)

EVENTS IN MORNING TO TAKE PLACE IN: Edmond, Guthrie, Norman, Moore, Oklahoma City and Yukon Who: The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) celebrates Bike to Work Day 2008 in the met... (more)

Bike to Work Day will be celebrated May 16 this year throughout the Central Oklahoma region. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), and the cities of Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, ... (more)

Featured in The Oklahoman... During National Telecommunicator Week, April 13-19, let’s all give a “tip of the hat” to our area dispatchers, the dedicated men and women who answer the phone when you... (more)

The federal agencies involved in funding the region’s transportation programs are asking citizens for their input on transportation planning in Central Oklahoma, and whether residents feel like they a... (more)

ACOG is inviting citizens throughout Central Oklahoma to review and comment this month on a preliminary version of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies all federally fun... (more)

Organizations interested in applying for FTA Sec. 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and FTA Sec. 5317 New Freedom funds apportioned to the Oklahoma City Urbanized Area are invited to submit p... (more)

Organizations interested in applying for certain federal transit funds are invited to comment on draft criteria to be used for allocating the funds. Current federal transportation law, known as SAF... (more)

Cooperation, collaboration and future visioning are key tenets to a study that is currently being conducted between Tinker Air Force Base and the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan region. The Asso... (more)

A report reflecting federally funded projects approved in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area during federal fiscal year 2007 was recently released by ACOG. Highway and transit projects were funded an... (more)

Downtown OKC Inc. and Urban Neighbors (the Downtown Neighborhood Association) were recently awarded an OKC Neighborhood Partnership Grant for a joint project to install bike racks in the downtown area... (more)

At a special meeting on January 10, the Board of Directors of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) named John G. Johnson as the Interim Executive Director. Johnson will serve the ... (more)

A memorial service for Zach D. Taylor will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N. Shartel, Oklahoma City. Those wishing to make donations in Zach’s name ar... (more)

Zach D. Taylor, longtime civic leader and champion of regional progress, died suddenly Friday morning in Oklahoma City of a heart attack. Taylor served as the Executive Director of the Association ... (more)

Local public safety officials are urging citizens to be more cautious with the disposal and distribution of used cell phones. In the past week, public safety answering points in the Central Oklahom... (more)

As featured in The Oklahoman... The first winter storm this season was hardly worth the extra visual graphics and hysteria that the TV stations put into hyper-drive. The time will come, though. “... (more)

Two years ago, on December 13, 2005, voters overwhelmingly affirmed their desire for an enhanced 9-1-1 system that works with all phones. Voters said “yes” in all six counties in the metro region, in... (more)

NOTICE: Due to the weather-related impact on the region, the demonstration event showcasing the wireless 9-1-1 system has been rescheduled. The system is currently operational. We are reschedulin... (more)

City and county leaders from across the greater metropolitan area have worked the past few months to develop a regional map that highlights the best route choices for motorists when inclement winter w... (more)

As featured in The Oklahoman... In late October, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue declared a state of emergency for northern Georgia and asked the federal government to declare it a major disaster are... (more)

State Farm Insurance Company and the Oklahoma SAFE KIDS Coalition each recently donated $2,500 to Operation FireSAFE, a regional program of area fire departments and mental health agencies whose missi... (more)

A new organization, the Metro Alliance for Animal Life, has been formed to address the challenges of pet overpopulation, unwanted pets and stray dogs in Central Oklahoma. The Alliance intends to becom... (more)

ACOG is serving the Central Oklahoma region as a pledgedriver for the ENERGY STAR Change a Light Campaign. The program is a national challenge to encourage every American to help change the world, on... (more)

Regional leaders in Central Oklahoma have recommended Wednesday, Oct. 31 as the night for Trick or Treat activities in the metropolitan area this year. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governmen... (more)

Cooperation, collaboration and future visioning are key tenets to a study that is currently being conducted between Tinker Air Force Base and the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan region. The Asso... (more)

Media Briefing: Who: The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), the region’s federally authorized metropolitan planning organization. What: Introduction of the Joint Land Use Study ... (more)

This fall, Attorney General Drew Edmondson, the Oklahoma Press Association, Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation and FOI Oklahoma will hold seminars on the Oklahoma Open Meetings and Open Records Acts in loc... (more)

The Boy Scout motto holds true: “Be Prepared.” All citizens and governments in Central Oklahoma can make sure that the motto is not just a catchy slogan. Central Oklahomans should think about how ... (more)

The 2007 Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan represents a crucial shift in the state’s historical approach to water planning. State planners are focusing on development of system-level plans to provide ... (more)

Heavy rains earlier this summer kept ozone readings at a moderate level most of the season. The past week, however, has been a different story. Air quality concerns have prompted environmental offic... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Cl... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Cl... (more)

For tips on how to keep the skies over central Oklahoma clean, all you have to do is look down. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) and Devon Energy have teamed to promote clean ... (more)

A group of clean air stakeholders, led by ACOG, is opting into a new program that might assist the Central Oklahoma region should it reach air pollution levels that would violate federal air quality l... (more)

State and civic leaders Thursday hailed completion of the first phase in construction of the new 1-40 Crosstown, commending nearly 12 years of planning and cooperation involving state, local and feder... (more)

Hundreds of bicyclists throughout the metro participated in Central Oklahoma’s third annual Bike to Work Day event last month. This year, five communities, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Yu... (more)

The deluge of spring rains won’t have an impact on the coming ozone season unless the rain continues throughout the summer. Ozone season typically spans from May to September, and this year will be c... (more)

Several small and rural communities in the Central Oklahoma region were recently awarded funding for transportation and capital improvement projects by the ACOG Board of Directors through the state’s ... (more)

Central Oklahomans can share their opinions on what should be included in the state’s upcoming 50-year water plan. For the past few months, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) has been holding ... (more)

ACOG and its advertising partner, Third Degree Advertising, won two ADDY awards last month, presented annually by the Oklahoma City Advertising Club. The ADDY awards are the regional advertising field... (more)

The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is asking citizens to participate in a survey focused on bicycling. The survey will help to determine the characteristics of the metro’s bicycli... (more)

ACOG is inviting citizens throughout Central Oklahoma to review and comment this month on a preliminary version of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies all federally f... (more)

Officials at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently presented a blueprint of the next eight years that showcased available funds for road construction, as well as a new mix of trans... (more)

ACOG representatives met with various members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C. in early March. Oklahoma City Councilmember Willa Johnson, Choctaw Councilmember Dave How... (more)

They are the “heroes behind the scenes” when emergencies occur. Public safety dispatchers provide a critical service to the Central Oklahoma region and all emergency personnel while performing their ... (more)

Central Oklahoma Turning Point (COTP) will be sponsoring the third annual Oklahoma Wellness Week, March 31-April 6. This year’s event is being co-chaired by First Lady Kim Henry and Sue Hale, executi... (more)

A forum held in late February to discuss the current renaissance of the urban region and the exciting possibilities of its future was a formal step to initiating a local district council of the Urban ... (more)

A report reflecting federally funded transportation projects approved in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area during federal fiscal year 2006 was recently released by ACOG. Highway and transit projects... (more)

A group dedicated to preserving the beauty of the Oklahoma State Capitol has developed a new project that would enable people to remember special Oklahomans. The Memorial Plaza, which includes square... (more)

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 Administrator of the Year Award. The annual tribute recognizes a public administrator whose career exhibits the highest standards of excellence, dedicat... (more)

Professional training in urban stream protection strategies is the theme for a conference to be held in the region this month. The “Conference on Urban Stream Protection - Helping Communities Grow Na... (more)

Central Oklahomans are invited to participate and comment on the proposed Public Participation Plan (PPP) for the Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study (OCARTS) area. The OCARTS area inclu... (more)

The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) has announced the selection of Douglas W. Rex as the new Division Director of ACOG's Transportation Planning and Data Services Division. ACOG... (more)

Although Central Oklahoma continues to remain in compliance with the 8-hour federal ozone standard, elevated readings last summer have prompted regional leaders to continue to seriously address the co... (more)

A series of events make up a month of family activities in Downtown Oklahoma City Inc.’s fifth annual “Downtown in December” celebration. There are numerous events that are being supplemented and spon... (more)

Results from a regional survey of ACOG member communities have helped the Association to develop a prioritized list of federal and state legislative issues and concerns in the region. The ACOG Board o... (more)

Hardy Watkins, Director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation, announced that the agency is now taking applications for the Recreational Trail Program’s 2007 budget year. “The Recre... (more)

COTPA (Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority) requests your participation at a meeting listed below to help formulate the Coordinated Plan for federal funding. This includes three pro... (more)

The Central Oklahoma region experienced 16 exceedances of the federal ozone standards in summer 2006. Despite this, the region was still able to remain in compliance with the air quality standards of... (more)

Regional leaders in Central Oklahoma have recommended Tuesday, Oct. 31 as the night for Trick or Treat activities in the metropolitan area this year. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments B... (more)

It was a rockin’ good time for cool cats and dolls last month, as ACOG staff participated in the association’s annual United Way Pacesetter fundraising campaign. This year’s theme was “Rockin’ ‘N’ Ra... (more)

The emerging Oklahoma biofuel industry is the subject of Grow: The Oklahoma Governor’s Conference on Biofuels October 3-4, 2006 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. James Woolsey, former director... (more)

Headlines and breaking news come over the radio and television. An “F5” tornado is bearing down on the metro. The national threat level is raised. Bird flu is imminent. Pandemic is inevitable. Wh... (more)

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) is seeking written comments on a revised draft document describing pathogen reductions needed to improve water quality in the Shell Creek and No... (more)

A report reflecting federally funded projects approved in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area during federal fiscal year 2005 was recently released by ACOG. Highway and transit projects were funded an... (more)

Mid-decade estimates provided by the U.S. Census Bureau showcase that the Central Oklahoma (ACOG region) is growing. In June, the Bureau and the Oklahoma State Data Center released the 2005 populatio... (more)

The 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (9-1-1 ACOG), the Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center (EOCTech) and several area 9-1-1 professionals are offering a new 9-1-1 Call-Taker Cer... (more)

Change is constant. The election process, retirements and changes in people’s lives bring alterations in the makeup of the governing boards of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments. Offi... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Cl... (more)

The crisis of wireless phones and how they interact with 9-1-1 became a topic that many Oklahomans took to heart last year. Thanks to a positive vote of the people, the crisis will be averted. Centr... (more)

Last week, the metropolitan Oklahoma City area experienced the highest ozone levels ever recorded in June, which has local officials concerned that the Central Oklahoma region may be inching closer to... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Cl... (more)

ACOG staff has compiled a data sheet of drought indicators and statistics of current drought conditions. The PDF file showcases several different drought indices and current water storage capacity of ... (more)

The 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (9-1-1 ACOG) and Logan County Commissioners are asking residents in western Logan County for assistance with street address assignments to help br... (more)

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the application cycle and requirements for the 2006 Highway Tree Grant Program. This competitive program awards communities with funding ... (more)

Bike to Work Day will be celebrated May 19 this year throughout the Central Oklahoma region. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), METRO Transit, and the cities of Oklahoma City, No... (more)

The Oklahoma Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) named Zach D. Taylor, Executive Director of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), the 2006 Administrator... (more)

ACOG is inviting citizens throughout Central Oklahoma to review and comment this month on a preliminary version of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies all federally fun... (more)

Motorists not “in the know” may likely be suspicious of the cameras and the towers with the solar panels that have been popping up on the regional landscape. Their fears of intrusion are needless. T... (more)

With health insurance rates consistently escalating, it is becoming more and more difficult for businesses and municipal governments to provide comprehensive health care coverage for their employees. ... (more)

In January, when a rash of wildfires blanketed the region, destroying thousands of acres and claiming lives and property, Gov. Brad Henry set aside a day of prayer for the state. He asked Oklahomans ... (more)

Donald R. Hamilton was recently named Executive Director of the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT). Hamilton has served as Deputy and Interim Director of MIPT for five years. ... (more)

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry and the Oklahoma Urban & Community Forestry Council (OUCFC) are sponsoring the 2006 Urban Forestry Conference on Feb. 16-17, 2006. The two-day... (more)

A regional fixed guideway study, conducted by the city of Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and Carter & Burgess consulting group was recently completed. De... (more)

A new program that connects callers in need with necessary community services launched in November. The Heartline 2-1-1 program allows citizens to simply dial “2-1-1” to access a database of hundreds... (more)

The city of Midwest City recently announced its attainment of a “Class 1” ISO rating, the lowest (and best) Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating offered to communities and their emergency response c... (more)

Central Oklahomans went to the polls on Tuesday and overwhelmingly reaffirmed their desire for an enhanced 9-1-1 system that works with all phones. Voters said “yes” in all six counties in the metro ... (more)

The 2006 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant process is currently underway, with communities in the Central Oklahoma region with a population of under 7,000 eligible to apply. The maximum dollar a... (more)

A coalition of civic leaders met in late October to announce a region-wide effort to promote passage of a public safety initiative that voters will decide at the polls on December 13. The 9-1-1 Sav... (more)

A long-awaited groundbreaking officially kicked off a project that will give commuters a safe new expressway and a tree-lined, street-level boulevard into downtown. The groundbreaking was the culmi... (more)

A coalition of civic leaders convened today to announce a region-wide effort to promote passage of a public safety initiative that voters will decide at the polls on December 13. The 9-1-1 Saves Li... (more)

In August, ACOG Transportation staff completed the design of a new Microsoft Access Database of all Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study (OCARTS) area traffic counts. Benefits of the new f... (more)

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation needs the help of the public in the planning process as we guide Oklahoma’s transportation system into the future. ODOT is requesting comments on the 2005 dr... (more)

Over the past year, transportation planners from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), city governments, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway and Transit Ad... (more)

ACOG staff participated in the association’s annual United Way Pacesetter fundraising campaign last month that featured an exciting week full of fun, entertainment and regional educational opportuniti... (more)

Enhanced 9-1-1 service for mobile phone users can be improved dramatically if a metro-region wide vote of the people is approved. Today, county commissioners in Oklahoma, Canadian, Grady and Logan co... (more)

J. Dell Gordon, who has served as legal counsel for ACOG the past 35 years, was recently appointed as a Federal Administrative Appeals Judge. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Judge Gordon is presently s... (more)

The changing face of ACOG brings with it new members to the board of directors and new officers to ACOG's governing boards and committees. Officers for the 2006 fiscal year have been named and will... (more)

Local officials have issued a Clean Air Alert day for ozone pollution for Thursday, August 4. This is the ninth Alert Day of the year and the third this week. The Central Oklahoma region usually av... (more)

Governor Brad Henry has signed HB1751 this month, allowing counties throughout the state to hold elections for voter approval of service fees that would pay for improvements to enable 9-1-1 systems to... (more)

The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and the 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (9-1-1 ACOG), in conjunction with regional police, fire and EMS responders, will launch ICE, a... (more)

The Downtown Business Improvement District, the Oklahoma City Police Department and U.S. Cellular rolled out the new OKC Ambassadors last week. The OKC Police currently run a very well received C... (more)

Central Oklahoma Fixed Guideway Transit Study Public Meeting ·Who: Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) ·What: Metro-wide Fixed Guideway Transit Study Public Meeting ·Wh... (more)

Local officials have issued a Clean Air Alert day for ozone pollution for the weekend of June 25-26. Measurements of ground level ozone, or smog, in the metropolitan Oklahoma City region have been hi... (more)

Local officials have issued a Clean Air Alert day for ozone pollution for Friday, June 24. This is the third Alert Day of the year. It is not unusual for several Alert Days to occur during a short-t... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Cl... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Cl... (more)

Highway Tree Program, Urban Forestry Grants Available The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the application cycle and requirements for the 2005 Highway Tree Grant Program. Th... (more)

Ozone levels began to rise slowly in May, indicating that air pollution in the region should be taken into consideration. Since 1992, with the emergence of the Clean Air Alert Day program, the Centra... (more)

Several small and rural communities in the Central Oklahoma region were recently awarded funding by the ACOG Board of Directors for transportation and capital improvement projects through the state’s ... (more)

The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) and the City of Oklahoma City will co-sponsor the first Bike-to-Work Day event for Central Oklahoma on Friday, May 20, 2005. Central Oklahoma... (more)

9-1-1 public safety agencies from around the state have promoted passage of legislation establishing better conditions for local votes on fees to support enhanced wireless 9-1-1 service (WE-9-1-1) as ... (more)

Several communities in the Central Oklahoma region will receive automated external defibrillators (AEDs) this month, to be used for emergencies involving cardiac arrest. The AED program is one of th... (more)

ACOG is inviting citizens throughout Central Oklahoma to review and comment this month on a preliminary version of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies all federally fun... (more)

Nearly 10 years ago, the lives of Oklahomans and countless people across the country were changed forever with the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Since the tragedy,... (more)

The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority is currently conducting a fixed guideway study that will examine future transportation needs in the region. According to COTPA Administrato... (more)

On Monday, Feb. 28, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee of the Oklahoma House of Representatives will review a bill (HB1751) that has an enormous impact on improving emergency responses ... (more)

On Feb. 8, 2005, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) issued the general permit for the discharge of stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Sewer Systems (MS4). The permit author... (more)

For over a decade, Oklahoma City Metropolitan residents have debated what the future of transportation in central Oklahoma looks like. With the help of funding from the Central Oklahoma Transportatio... (more)

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2005 Administrator of the Year Award. The annual tribute recognizes a public administrator whose career exhibits the highest standards of excellence, dedica... (more)

The 2005 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant process is currently underway, with communities in the Central Oklahoma region with a population of under 7,000 eligible to apply. The maximum dollar a... (more)

The Emergency Management Services (EMS) Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) received its third Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) grant to fund placement of Automat... (more)

The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) has released preliminary results from a recent survey on transportation issues in Central Oklahoma. The findings will provide useful information... (more)

Central Oklahoma residents interested in transportation issues are invited to attend one of two open house meetings to be held in January. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is ho... (more)

ACOG communities will have to implement Phase II stormwater rules once the general permit is issued. After years of refinement, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) issued the prop... (more)

The American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma is looking for regional heroes to honor at a forthcoming ceremony to be held in the spring. This is the second year of the group’s Heroes Breakfast, which w... (more)

A series of events make up a month of family activities in the third annual “Downtown in December” celebration. There are numerous events that are being supplemented and sponsored by regional corporat... (more)

Results from a regional survey of ACOG member communities have helped ACOG to develop a prioritized list of federal and state legislative issues and concerns in the region. A legislative information-g... (more)

The onset of winter brings the holidays and cold weather. And cold weather ushers in carbon monoxide (CO) season, which may pose a threat to the region’s air quality status. In the past, carbon mo... (more)

The cool, wet summer produced some of the lowest temperatures in the past decade, and also served as a significant contributing factor to low ground-level ozone readings. Ground level ozone, commonly... (more)

Federal transportation officials recently gave a passing grade to transportation planning efforts in the Oklahoma City metro area. Federal evaluators deemed that rules regarding transportation planni... (more)

Regional leaders in Central Oklahoma have recommended Saturday, Oct. 30 as the night for Trick or Treat activities in the metropolitan area this year. The Association of Central Oklahoma Government... (more)

As area fire departments gear up for Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, parents, educators and childcare workers are encouraged to use an effective fire prevention tool available in Central Oklahoma. ... (more)

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be hosting a series of meetings across the State to provide citizens with information, access to decision-makers within ODOT, and avenues for comm... (more)

A wet, cool summer has led to lower West Nile Virus (WNV) readings this year, but the potential for human cases in the region is still extremely high as fall weather arrives. Human cases of the poten... (more)

The “A Team” was missing Mr. T., but its triumphant return set the pace for another successful ACOG campaign for the United Way of Central Oklahoma. ACOG staff participated in the association’s ann... (more)

Several communities in the Central Oklahoma region received automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in August, to be used for emergencies involving cardiac arrest. The devices were granted through ... (more)

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission recently accepted a settlement agreement between SBC Corporation and several local government intervenors on a tariff proposal that had been submitted by SBC to rec... (more)

Is your community interested in learning more about applying for federal transportation enhancement funds? If the answer is yes, we would like to invite you to an Enhancement Project Workshop schedule... (more)

In the future, Central Oklahomans will be able to dial 2-1-1, an easy-to-remember number recognized throughout the nation for instant access to critical human services when a crisis affects an individ... (more)

The Garber-Wellington Policy Committee - an entity of the ACOG Board of Directors - elected officers for fiscal year 2005, including Chairman Marsha Jefferson, Mayor of Spencer, Saundra Naifeh, Mayor ... (more)

According to rankings by the United Health Foundation, Oklahoma is the only state where health status is actually declining, and the state is currently ranked 46th in overall health status. Reversi... (more)

Summer is here, which means ozone buildup, coupled with summertime weather conditions can increase the level of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Clean Air A... (more)

Air quality concerns have prompted environmental officials to alert the public about the prospect of increased levels of air pollution in the Central Oklahoma region. Local officials have called a Cl... (more)

Several small and rural communities in the Central Oklahoma region were recently awarded funding by the ACOG Board of Directors for transportation and capital improvement projects through the state’s ... (more)

A new partnership formed between two Oklahoma City-based energy producers and the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments’ (ACOG) Clean Air Committee will help maintain and preserve Central Oklaho... (more)

Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) will host a planning meeting for the JARC Plan update on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. in the Union Train Station Board Room, 300 ... (more)

This summer, ACOG is encouraging carpooling in Central Oklahoma by teaming up with area businesses and entertainment destinations to offer carpoolers some very special benefits. With a $50,000 g... (more)

In recognition of June as National Safety Month, the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is hosting a Safety Conscious Transportation Planning course presented by the National Transit I... (more)

The city of Oklahoma City is beginning to install its new wayfinding signage system. The signage system was intended to assist first-time visitors and those who may not be familiar with the downtown ... (more)

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the application cycle and requirements for the 2004 Highway Tree Grant Program. This competitive program awards communities with funding ... (more)

Despite being declared a clean air attainment region by the Environmental Protection Agency early this year, the Central Oklahoma region must maintain efforts to preserve its clean air status as summe... (more)

Summer is coming, which means that mosquitoes will follow. ACOG and the Oklahoma City County Health Department (OCCHD) will be hosting an information meeting on Friday, May 21, at 1 p.m. to discuss m... (more)

Spring marks the unofficial beginning of the state's flood season, and to make citizens aware of flooding problems and solutions, Governor Brad Henry has designated the month of May as "Flood Awarenes... (more)

Concerns about national energy security, rising gasoline and diesel prices, and lack of consumer knowledge are the driving forces behind ACOG’s Clean Cities’ new public education campaign. The proj... (more)

ACOG Chairman Ron Bledsoe, Mayor of Slaughterville; ACOG Vice-Chairman Willa Johnson, Councilmember of Oklahoma City; and 9-1-1 ACOG Chairman Dave Howe, Vice-Mayor of Choctaw recently went to Washingt... (more)

The city of Edmond introduced a new trolley bus system last month that will serve the growing community. City leaders helped initiate the system to counter growing traffic concerns that have resulted... (more)

A year-end report reflecting federally funded projects approved in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area during federal fiscal year 2003 was recently released by ACOG. Highway and transit projects were... (more)

The 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments announced the implementation of enhanced 9-1-1 programming in Central Oklahoma that will help save lives in emergency situations. The Associati... (more)

The premise behind most technological advances is that they are generally designed to be beneficial to man and society. The unintended impact of the same technology is that someone, somewhere, will f... (more)

Funding received from regional supporters will help assist Operation FireSAFE with its programming needs. Operation FireSAFE is the region’s juvenile firesetting prevention program that offers inform... (more)

The 2004 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant process is currently underway, with communities in the Central Oklahoma region with a population of under 7,000 eligible to apply. The maximum dollar a... (more)

Dispatchers in the region will be able to process certain 9-1-1 emergency phone calls from wireless phones faster and more efficiently, thanks to a new routing system installed by one wireless carrier... (more)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent a letter to the state of Oklahoma that recognized Central Oklahoma as an attainment region for air quality. The announcement had been expected for month... (more)

The Central Oklahoma region completed another ozone season with passing grades as the region maintained its clean air status to stay in compliance with federal air quality standards. Sunny, low-wind d... (more)

Six communities in the Central Oklahoma region received automated external defibrillators (AEDs) today, to be used for emergencies involving cardiac arrest. The devices were granted through a program ... (more)

The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) recently unveiled a new logo that will help the organization create a more identifiable presence in the Central Oklahoma community. "It was time ... (more)

National championships in football are one thing, but leading the country in bad health statistics is not a trophy that Oklahomans should covet. According to rankings by the United Health Foundation, ... (more)