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Learn About OKC United A local organization, OKC United, has formed to fight State Question 779. Citizens will have the opportunity to vote on the measure in November. Despite passionate support for public education, the majority of...
Transportation Projects Funding Report
A report reflecting federally funded transportation projects in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area during federal fiscal year 2015 (Oct. 1, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2015) was recently completed by ACOG. Highway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects were...
Ozone Alert Called For June 7
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has projected tomorrow will have conditions favorable to the formation of ground-level ozone air pollution. Thus, an Ozone Alert Day has been declared for: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 The primary component of...
OKC Bike To Work Day Pictures
Check out our gallery of pictures from Oklahoma City's official Bike To Work Day. The event was sponsored by the City of Oklahoma City and Downtown OKC. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) started the state's first Bike To Work Program...
ACOG Approves Grants For Alt Fuel Infrastructure Projects
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Board of Directors has approved grant funding awards for public-sector fleet alternative fuel fueling infrastructure projects. Awarded applicants include: EMBARK and the City of Norman. Both projects...
Historic Propane Gas Clean Air Ride Stops at Oklahoma State Capitol (Pictures)
Alliance AutoGas, an international network of propane marketers and authorized conversion centers, made a major stop in Oklahoma yesterday during the second half of its 5,300 mile 12-City, cross-country road trip with a converted propane...
Coast-to-Coast Ride: OKC Hosts Historic Propane Autogas Conversion Vehicle Event
WHO Central Oklahoma Clean Cities, Oklahoma Propane Gas Association, Alliance Autogas WHAT Fresh from setting a record for the Fastest Recorded Alternative Fuel Conversion to propane autogas in 1:32:25, the Alliance AutoGas converted F-150 is now set to...
KTOK Interview: John G. Johnson Talk Regional Transit and Heartland Flyer
On Sunday night, ACOG's Executive Director John G. Johnson, J.D., appeared on the Gwin Faulconer Lippert Show on KTOK radio. The topics of discussion included regional transit and funding of the Heartland Flyer. Posted below is the Audio of the interview....
May is Bike Month. Please share the road.
From AAA Cyclists are sons, daughters, mothers and fathers. By showing common courtesy and respect on the road, we can ensure the two-way street is a safe street for all. Whether you ride for fun or to save money (and the planet) on your daily commute, AAA...
ACOG Seeks Public Comment On Transportation Improvement Projects
ACOG invites citizens throughout Central Oklahoma to review and comment on a preliminary version of the next Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies all federally funded surface transportation projects (transit, bicycle, highway,...
FREE Bike Month Posters
May is National Bike Month! Get ready to pump your pedals, Central Oklahoma. May is National Bike Month. According to John Sharp, a program coordinator at the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, six metro-area communities will celebrate the...
ACOG Clean Cities Organizes Earth Day Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
Get Behind the Wheel at Earth Day Electric Car Ride and Drive University of Oklahoma students, faculty, and staff as well as the general public will have an opportunity to get in the driver seat of some of the most popular electric cars at an educational...
Take Action: Support HB 3126 To Improve 9-1-1 in Oklahoma
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) joins 20 other local governments, councils of governments and nonprofit associations in support of HB 3126. The bill, authored by Rep. Josh Cockroft (R-District 27) and Senator Jason Smalley...
Outline: Oklahoma HB 3126 (9-1-1 Bill)
HB 3126 Senate Floor Version Outline Section 1 – Named the “Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority Act.” Creates a new section of law, 63 O.S. 2861. Section 2 – Definitions 1. Authority – Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority 2. Governing Body - local...
OKC Celebrates Open Streets April 3
Come Out To Open Streets Open Streets, a local health and wellness project, is scheduled for 12 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 3. From the Open Streets website: We believe active transportation--like biking or walking from point A to B--promotes healthier...
ZIKA Virus Situational Briefing (February 5, 2016)
ACOG will partner with Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) to post their briefings about the ZIKA vius. Items are pertinent at the municipality level. They are designed to help local officials answer questions that arise relating to...
National Tornado Summit Strives to Save Lives, Improve Disaster Response
OKLAHOMA CITY – Saving lives and protecting communities is the goal of the 2016 National Tornado Summit. The 5th annual event will be held Feb. 29-March 2 in Oklahoma City. “We are really excited about the valuable information being presented at the 2016...
Clean Cities Coalition Kicks Off 20th Anniversary
Honoring Alternative Fuel Leaders in Central Oklahoma B&H Construction, LLC and the City of Midwest City will receive the 2015 Zach D. Taylor, Jr. Clean Cities Vision Awards for outstanding accomplishments in advancing and deploying alternative fuels...