by Rachel Meinke | Mar 6, 2020 | Clean Cities, Environment, NEWS
ACOG Central Oklahoma Electric Vehicle Charging Station Maps Unveiled at OKC Auto ShowSeventy-three EV charging stations open or coming soon to the OKC MetroOklahoma has been rated the number one state to own an electric vehicle by Yourmechanic.com. One of the big...
by Rachel Meinke | Mar 5, 2020 | Community, NEWS
OK, Let’s Count! Not only is 2020 a Leap Year – more importantly, it’s a Census year. Census data will determine how more than $675 billion in federal funds will be distributed to the states each year of the following decade. Oklahoma stands to lose...
by Rachel Meinke | Dec 6, 2019 | Air Quality, BLOG, Clean Cities, Environment, NEWS
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released the first round of awards for the ChargeOK Grant Program, which is focused on increasing access to electric vehicle (EV) charging in the state.Central Oklahoma communities received $458,841, nearly a...
by Rachel Meinke | Oct 31, 2019 | Bicycle & Pedestrian, Community, NEWS
Two New Bicycle Travel Laws Go Into Effect November 1 On November 1, 2019 two new traffic laws pertaining to Oklahoma bicyclist will take effect.Proceed through a red light when safe – Bicyclist can now cautiously proceed through a red light when the cyclist has...
by Rachel Meinke | Oct 28, 2019 | Air Quality, Clean Cities, Community, Grants, NEWS
School Bus Replacement Funding Opportunities Program Applications Now Being Accepted The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities that aim to reduce vehicle emissions in the state.The Diesel Emissions...
by Rachel Meinke | Oct 14, 2019 | 9-1-1 & Public Safety, Community, NEWS, Oklahoma City
People in central Oklahoma can now send a text message to 911 to request emergency help. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) recently implemented the Text to 911 service in multiple cities and towns in the state to allow people in emergency...
