ACOG BLOG
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzTmFY_050U]ACOG is hosting a project known as the Regional Transit Dialogue. Since May of 2009, we've pulled together public and private stakeholders all over the region to discuss what a transit system plan would look like,...
Playing Red Dirt Monopoly with the AEP
We recently played Red Dirt Monopoly with the Oklahoma City Alliance of Emerging Professionals at Abuelos on March 11. Red Dirt Monopoly is a transportation planning game that teaches Central Oklahomans about the planning process, about financial constraint and about...
News9 and 9-1-1
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7r946astHA]KWTV-9 called us on March 9 to find out more about the region's 9-1-1 system, and how it works with wireless, mobile phones. Reporter Kirsten McIntyre interviewed 9-1-1 Director Steve Willoughby about the progress of...
Downtown OKC in 201X?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtdceEUNoBE] Could this be a scene from downtown Oklahoma City in the near future? This is a modern street car in action in Seattle. One of our staff members shot this in early February while attending the New Partners for Smart...
It’s OK to be a loser
Harrington hits the scale! Originally uploaded by CentralOK There are two weeks left in ACOG’s Biggest Loser contest, and the Slim-Fast and Dexatrim is flying off the shelves. Always a spirited bunch, about 10 ACOG staffers are competing in an eight-week...
ACOG is blogging now and loving it!
Welcome to our blog! The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments is trying hard to adapt to the new world of new media. Here, at ACOG’s blog, we will try to bring you weekly updates on items of interest in Central Oklahoma and the greater metropolitan region....
METRO Transit sponsoring Community Health Fair this week
Our colleagues at METRO Transit are hosting a free Community Health Fair Feb. 17-18 at the Downtown Transit Center, 420 N.W. 5th Street. METRO Transit is partnering with community organizations to provide free dental screenings, vision screenings, H1N1 Flu shots,...
Short and Long Range Planning
Transportation plays a vital role in today’s economy, providing access to jobs, education, shopping and recreation. It is an integral part of our mobile society influencing urban development, economic vitality, quality of life and national defense. Our...