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Thanks for keeping up with all the latest ACOG news.Walk to School Day is October 2, 2019!
Help raise awareness for road safety, healthy habits, and a clean environment by participating in National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. National Walk to School Day was started in 1997 and has led to long-term walking and...
Job Posting: City of Noble Seeks Full-Time Communications Officer
This listing brought to you by 9-1-1 ACOG. If you would like to submit a dispatcher job listing, contact Robin Murray, 9-1-1 Institute Programs Manager, (405) 234-2264. Communications OfficerFull-TimeThe Noble Police Department is currently accepting applications for...
Job Posting: City of Bethany Seeks Communication Specialist
This listing brought to youby 9-1-1 ACOG.If you would like to submit a dispatcher job listing, contact Robin Murray, 9-1-1 Institute Programs Manager, (405) 234-2264. Communication Specialist (911 Dispatcher)The Bethany Police Department is testing for qualified...
Get Your Electric Fix on Route 66
Oklahoma’s Largest Gathering of Electric Vehicle Drivers to be held September 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at POPS in Arcadia, Oklahoma. National Drive Electric Week Central Oklahoma provides an opportunity for Oklahomans interested in...
ACOG Announces Ozone Alert Day Text Alerts – Text ‘OZONE’ to 50597
Increased reach for public health protection and pollution prevention There is a new way for Central Oklahomans to be informed when there will be higher levels of ozone pollution. During warmer months, emissions from various transportation and energy related...
EMBARK, Preferred Service CNG Presented ACOG Clean Cities Vision Awards
Awards Recognize Regional Alternative Fuel Leadership OKLAHOMA CITY, May 22, 2019 – The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) Zach D. Taylor, Jr. Clean Cities Vision Awards honor Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Coalition stakeholders...
ACOG Hosts Interactive Water and Air Quality Exhibits at ScienceFest 2019
Fourth and fifth grade students from across the state participated in ScienceFest 2019 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park on Thursday, May 2. ScienceFest is a day of interactive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and life sciences activities held annually...
ACOG Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Improvement Program
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 (roadway, transit, bicycle, highway,...
Central Oklahoma Celebrates Bike Month 2019 with Scheduled Events
May is National Bike Month! According to the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month was established in 1956. May provides a chance to show the many benefits and legitimacy of cycling as a mode of transportation. Some people will ride for their wallet,...
You’re Invited: Attend the 16th Annual Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Awards Luncheon
Celebrate the milestones in alternative fuel deployment and regional emissions reductions On May 22, 2019 the Association of Central Oklahoma Government’s (ACOG) will host the 16th Annual Clean Cities Awards Luncheon. The Clean Cities Coalition will honor stakeholders...
ACOG: More Emissions Reduction Efforts Needed as Ozone Season Begins in Central Oklahoma
ACOG: More Emissions Reduction Efforts Needed as Ozone Season Begins in Central Oklahoma Likely violation of EPA air quality standards increases urgency; Kickoff Scheduled for Thursday, April 18. According to ODEQ, air quality monitors in Oklahoma County now detect...
GIS Day at the Oklahoma Capitol (2019)
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EMBARK Offers Free Third-Friday Bus & Streetcar Rides During 2019 Ozone Season
EMBARK Offers Free Third-Friday Bus & Streetcar Rides During 2019 Ozone SeasonACOG thanks the Central Oklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority (COTPA) for continued partnership, investment, and leadership in air quality improvement actions for Central...
Funding for EV Charging Available (Deadline March 1)
by Rayaan Aldossary Clean Cities InternThe Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), has released an RFP for the ChargeOK grant program as part of the State of Oklahoma’s plan to utilize environmental mitigation trust funding from the Volkswagen Settlement...
Job Opening: Communications Officer/Dispatcher (Nichols Hills PD)
This listing brought to you by 9-1-1 ACOG. If you would like to submit a dispatcher job listing, contact Robin Murray, 9-1-1 Institute Programs Manager, (405) 234-2264. Communications Officer/Dispatcher Full-Time The Nichols Hills Police Department is accepting...
57th LEGISLATURE Governor Stitt's State of the State Address Office of the Governor | Oklahoma State Capitol 4 February 2019 It is such an honor to be with you today. I’d like to take a moment to recognize the honored guest with us: Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell,...
Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Stakeholder Spotlight: GPS Insight
by Rayyan Aldossary Clean Cities Intern As a leader in customizable GPS tracking software for fleet businesses, GPS Insight brings to ACOG’s Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Coalition (COKCC) the tools to reduce idling and save fuel by setting fleet anti-idling goals....
Local Government Funding Opportunity: Energy Efficient Lighting
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has issued an RFP seeking state agencies or local governments who are interested in funding for external and or internal lighting energy efficiency installation that will reduce utility cost for public buildings and/or public...