by Rachel Meinke | Mar 11, 2014 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Regional News, Transit, Transportation
A report reflecting federally funded projects in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area during federal fiscal year 2013 (Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2013) was recently completed by ACOG. Highway and transit projects were funded and implemented in the region using federal...
by Rachel Meinke | Feb 26, 2014 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Transportation
As part of the development of the City of Oklahoma City’s new comprehensive plan, planOKC, six workshops will be held next week throughout Oklahoma City to gain input from the public. With a population of about 600,000 expected to grow by 50% over the next four...
by Rachel Meinke | Feb 11, 2014 | Economic Development, Regional News, Transit, Transportation
The City of Oklahoma City is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, February 19, from 1 to 3 p.m., to celebrate the recent acquisition of Santa Fe Station. The free event is a come and go format, and open to the public. The station is located at 100 South E.K. Gaylord...
by Rachel Meinke | Jan 10, 2014 | Regional News, Transit, Transportation
At noon on January 21st the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) conducted a webinar on the Central Oklahoma Commuter Corridors Study (also known as the as CentralOK!go). If you were unable to attend the webinar, the entire presentation deck is available...
by Rachel Meinke | Dec 16, 2013 | Transit, Transportation
Over the past few months, this series has explored the quantitative reasons why public transportation benefits communities. We looked at the reduction in traffic volumes and daily miles driven, the economic development impacts from enhanced transit service, and the...
by Rachel Meinke | Nov 14, 2013 | Air Quality, Transit, Transportation
Many cities, including Oklahoma City, are in the process of enhancing their public transportation systems with new technologies, cleaner fuels, and better service. These investments provide incredible benefits to the region in terms of traffic management, economic...
