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Thanks for keeping up with all the latest ACOG news.Central Oklahoma Communities Collaborate on 2013-2014 Regional Snow Routes Map
First developed in 2007, the Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study Area (OCARTS) Regional Snow Routes system serves to assist in the regional coordination of ice and snow removal to increase safety for all citizens and travelers throughout Central Oklahoma....
Quick Clearance: It’s the Law
The number one cause of roadway congestion in Central Oklahoma is traffic incidents. Oklahoma does not have an unusual number or crashes per capita, ranking 21st in number of fatal crashes per 100 million miles traveled, but the traffic delay caused by a crash...
Central Oklahomans Invited to Public Meetings on Commuter Corridors Study
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is hosting a series of public meetings throughout the Central Oklahoma region to encourage feedback and comments for the Commuter Corridors Study, which is a comprehensive alternatives analysis of potential future...
Call for Projects for the FFY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program
On November 1, ACOG will issue a call for projects to begin preparing a new metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for federal fiscal years 2015-2018. Consistent with federal legislation—Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)—ACOG...
Edmond to Celebrate First Bike Lane on November 3rd
The City of Edmond will hold an Open Streets-style event from 2PM to 4PM on Sunday, November 3rd to dedicate the installation and opening of their first bike lane at Ayers and University Drive. The event will take place along University Drive which will be converted...
Public Meetings to Discuss CART’s Proposed Fare Changes
A series of proposed fare increases will be the subject of two public meetings to be held by the Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART), Norman’s public transportation system. Below is a chart displaying the proposed CART fare increases; note that the price of an...
One More Battle in the Texas Water Wars
The annual guessing game for the Supreme Court docket is currently on and one of the cases may cover familiar ground. Although a Supreme Court decision for Oklahoma concerning water was handed down last spring, there is one more water case for Texas that must be...
If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It
Last week was the annual World Water Week, a global conference hosted and organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). The World Water Week has been the annual focal point for the globe's water issues since 1991 and is an interesting bell weather...
Why Transit Matters: The Effects on Economic Development
Many cities throughout the country, including Oklahoma City, are in the process of starting new public transportation lines or enhancing their existing service. These investments can be daunting to taxpayers because they are such enormous sums of money. However,...
Spokies Kicks Off Downtown Bike Tours
On Tuesday night, Spokies and Downtown OKC, Inc. kicked off their Downtown Bike Tours with a Food and Wine Tour. Participants were treated to free food and wine from Peleton Wine Bar and Cafe, Red Prime Steakhouse and The Mantel Wine Bar and Bistro. Bikes provided...
ACOG Releases RFA for FY 2014 CLEAN AIR Grants Projects
Applications for projects are now being accepted under ACOG’s FY 2014 CLEAN AIR Grants for Public Sector Fleets solicitation. This round of grant funding contains $500,000 to assist with the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles, and...
Public Meetings Announced for Changes to METRO Transit Service, Fare
The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) will hold eight public meetings in early October regarding proposed changes to METRO Transit’s service as well as proposed fare increases. The proposed changes are intended to achieve improved...
Edmond Sets Public Meetings on Proposed Citylink Changes
The City of Edmond will conduct two public meetings on Thursday, October 17th to hear comments from citizens regarding proposed reductions of service to the Citylink Access Paratransit Service (CAPS) program. Citylink is proposing a reduction of its CAPS service area...
Better Block OKC Volunteers Bring PARK(ing) Day to OKC
On Friday, September 20th, seven districts throughout Oklahoma City will participate in PARK(ing) Day, an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. These temporary public parks, called...
Why Transit Matters: Benefits to the Oklahoma City Metro
Since the 1950s, the majority of Americans have traveled by private automobile. Access to cheap cars, cheap gasoline and a very extensive road network severely reduced public transportation systems in the US. However, public transportation is starting to make a...
ACOG Mapping Capacity Grows with ArcGIS Online
Through the use of two new mapping services, ACOG has greatly enhanced its ability to provide dynamic maps and data to both member local governments and the public at large. ACOG serves as a clearinghouse of regional data and these new tools – GoMaps and ArcGIS Online...
City of OKC Awarded $13.6 Million Grant for Santa Fe Intermodal Hub
The City of Oklahoma City has been awarded a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in the amount of $13,591,178 for the initial phase of renovating and converting the historic Santa Fe depot...
USGS Studies Reveal Why Drinking Water Wells are Vulnerable to Contamination
All water wells are not created equal. And not all aquifers are the same. The risk factor for contamination in water wells is quite variable, as a new USGS study reveals. Water from nearly one in five public-supply wells in the United States might need to be treated...