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Thanks for keeping up with all the latest ACOG news.National Clean Cities Publication Features Central Oklahoma Clean Cities
@OKCleanCities National Clean Cities Publication Features Central Oklahoma Clean Cities FOLLOW @OKCLEANCITIES on TWITTER 17 January 2017 Natural Gas Stations Abound on Oklahoma’s Interstate Highway System Drivers of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles along...
Vaughan Praises ODOT Budget Presentation
56th LEGISLATURE Vaughan Praises ODOT Budget Presentation Oklahoma House Media Oklahoma City 5 January 2017 State Rep. Steve Vaughan, chair of the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee, today praised the budget presentation by Oklahoma Department...
SNOWklahoma! Key Snow Events in Oklahoma
LET it SNOW SNOWklahoma! Key Snow Events in Oklahoma ACOG STAFF | Central Oklahoma 5 January 2017 SNOWklahoma! Where the cold front's sweepin' down the plain! Check out some of the key snow events in the Sooner State, beginning in 1893. Do you remember any of...
Oklahoma Legislature Reconvenes February 6, 2017
56th LEGISLATURE House Elects Speaker, Formally Seats Members for 56th Legislature Oklahoma House MediaOklahoma City 4 January 2017 The full House of Representatives officially elected state Rep. Charles A. McCall to serve as Speaker of the House for the 56th Oklahoma...
ACOG Awards of Excellence 2016
The ACOG Awards of Excellence were presented at the ACOG board meeting in December 2016. Honored recipients included Gary Ridley, Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation who received the Outstanding State Partner Award; Roy Williams, Oklahoma City Chamber, Outstanding...
Snow Route Map for Central Oklahoma (2016-17)
Navigate the Snow ACOG recently completed updating the 2016-17 Regional Snow Route Map to provide a useful tool for navigating Central Oklahoma roadways when they are covered in snow. The above map features snow routes for different cities in different colors. Scroll...
50 ACOG Highlights From 50 Years
ACOG Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Open House, Awards of Excellence The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, December 15. Elected officials, local, state and federal stakeholders and the media are...
House Republicans Elect Leadership for 56th Legislature
The Honorable Charles McCall is Oklahoma's new Speaker of the House. The Honorable Elise Hall, R-Bethany, will serve as Vice Caucus Chair. The Honorable Katie Henke, R-Tulsa, will serve as Caucus Secretary Charles McCall Named Speaker-elect OKLAHOMA CITY – One week...
Oklahoma Senators Take Oath of Office
In a ceremony held on Oklahoma’s 109th birthday, 24 new and returning members of the Oklahoma State Senate were sworn into office at the Capitol Wednesday. Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb, President of the Senate, presided over the ceremony. The oath was administered by the...
Move Over Oklahoma | PSA Features Mother of Trooper Killed Last Year
Trooper's Mom Featured in Public Service Announcement "Nicholas was the most giving person I know..." Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Nicholas Dees was hit and killed last year along I-40. His mother is featured in a new public service announcement which began airing...
Alternative Fuel Station Signs Coming to Oklahoma’s Interstate Highways
Alternative fuel station signs will be located along Oklahoma's interstate highways including I-35, I-44 and I-40. Alternative Fuel Signs Coming to Oklahoma's Interstate Highways Drivers on Oklahoma interstates will soon see signs of the state’s effort to improve...
Pictures of Open Streets OKC (Robinson Avenue)
Pictures of Open Streets by John Sharp | Robinson Avenue
U.S. DOE Recognizes Oklahoma Propane Autogas Usage
Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Played A Role Oklahoma’s use of propane in fleet vehicles around the state resulted in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award. The findings were reported by the Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Coalition and the Tulsa Area Clean Cities...
NARC Moves
Great Allies, Increased Advocacy Yesterday the National Association of Regional Councils' (NARC) staff unpacked boxes, perfected furniture placement, and started work in our new home at 660 North Capitol Street NW Suite 440, Washington, D.C. 20001. What does this mean...
Central Oklahoma Finishes 2016 Ozone Season Under Proposed EPA Standard
Central Okahoma ended the 2016 ozone season with a regional ozone value under the proposed federal standard. Emissions reductions efforts could improve Central Oklahoma air quality; help region meet standards The Central Oklahoma region ended the 2016 ozone season...
Open Streets OKC | October 23, 2016
ACOG is a proud supporter of Open Streets OKC, a local health and wellness project. We believe active transportation--like biking or walking from point A to B--promotes healthier residents with closer ties to their community. Event Information October 23, 2016 South...
FedEx Opens Major CNG Station in OKC
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CLEAN CITIES FedEx Opens Major CNG Fueling Station in Oklahoma City Eric Pollard, Clean Cities Coordinator 13 October 2016 Tuesday marked one of the most significant days for Central Oklahoma regional air quality improvement. FedEx Freight in...
Notice of Public Meeting
Our Federal Partners Notice of Public Meeting This is an opportunity for you to provide feedback to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in an open meeting regarding the transportation planning process in the Oklahoma...