ACOG KICKS OFF PUBLIC OUTREACH FOR CENTRAL OKLAHOMA METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN

OKLAHOMA CITY — — The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is kicking off public outreach in promotion of Encompass 2045, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for Central Oklahoma. The plan serves as Central Oklahoma’s guide for investing more than $10 billion in its multimodal transportation system between 2015 and 2045.

“Central Oklahoma has experienced significant growth over the past decade,” said Mark Sweeney, Executive Director, ACOG. “We believe this trend will continue and many more citizens and businesses will move into the region in the years to come.” This welcomed growth means more trips that will impact congestion, mobility, and our overall quality of life.”

“We must earnestly look ahead and plan for suitable mobility options including improved roadways, transit services, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.”

ENCOMPASS 2045

The Encompass 2045 MTP for Central Oklahoma was developed over the past five years in coordination with member communities, area transit providers, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and various other stakeholders.

In the spirit of public participation, ACOG has developed a public outreach plan which outlines strategies that will be employed to inform, engage, and receive input from Central Oklahoma residents.

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACOG invites Central Oklahoma residents to review and comment on Encompass 2045. The public comment period will be open from Monday, October 11 to Friday, November 12.

Those who wish to comment on the plan are encouraged to provide written comments by mail or email to the following:
ACOG
Transportation Planning Services Division
4205 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
transportation@acogok.org

Download a copy of the Plan Summary of Encompass 2045 when it is released on October 11.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

ACOG has created a broad calendar of events to inform and engage various audiences on the content of the plan while also ensuring ample opportunity for public comment. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, all events will be virtual.

At each virtual event, participants will:

• Hear comments from ACOG’s Transportation Planning Services Division
• View maps and download a copy of the plan summary
• Participate in a Question-and-Answer session with ACOG staff

VIRTUAL PUBLIC EVENT 1
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 19, 7 p.m.
Platform: Facebook Live
Follow @ACOGOK

VIRTUAL PUBLIC EVENT 2
Date & Time: Sunday, October 24, 7 p.m.
Platform: Twitter and Reddit
Twitter: @ACOGOK and #Encompass2045
Reddit: r/AMA, r/oklahoma, or r/okc

VIRTUAL PUBLIC EVENT 3
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 2, 7 p.m.
Platform: Twitter and Reddit
Twitter: @ACOGOK and #Encompass2045
Reddit: follow r/AMA, r/oklahoma, or r/okc

LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR
Date & Time: Thursday, November 4, 12 noon
Platform: GoToWebinar
Check the Encompass 2045 page for more information

FINAL ADOPTION
The ACOG Intermodal Transportation Policy Committee (ITPC) will consider final adoption of Encompass 2045 at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021, in the ACOG Board Room, 4205 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City.