Planting CEDS for the Future
Central Oklahomans are invited to comment on a regional economic development strategy that will identify opportunities for the region to expand job growth capacity. Last year, the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG)...
Rising gasoline prices, a greater emphasis on health, and growing awareness of alternate transportation modes may point to another successful Bike to Work Day. This year’s official day will be celebrated throughout the Central Oklahoma region May 18. This is the eighth year of organized efforts in the metro.
The annual event is being coordinated by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, regional bicycle advocates, and the cities of Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Midwest City, Moore, Norman, Yukon and Edmond.
Bike to Work Day 2012 is part of a national campaign to promote bicycling as a healthy and efficient transportation alternative. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the month of May as National Bike to Work Month since 1956, and National Bike to Work Day annually offers metropolitan areas the opportunity to call attention to the benefits of bicycling and to increase safety awareness among bicyclists and motorists.
Each community is planning separate events that include bike and t-shirt giveaways and door prizes. Bike to Work activities in Edmond, Oklahoma City, Norman, Yukon and Guthrie will occur in the morning. Moore and Midwest City are planning evening events.
METRO Transit is offering free bus rides the third Friday of every month this summer, so it will coincide with Bike to Work Day. Riding the bus on Citylink Edmond is free every week day. All transit providers, including Cleveland Area Rapid Transit in Norman, have bike racks equipped on all busses.
All participants are encouraged to follow the rules of the road and observe safety rules.
Complete details, including routes and event schedules for Central Oklahoma Bike to Work Day 2012 can be found at www.BikeDayOK.com, or on Facebook at “Bike to Work.” Call John Sharp or Michael Howard at ACOG, 234-2264 for more information.
Local Governments in Central Oklahoma in Support of F-35
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Small Communities in Region to Receive Funds for Infrastructure Needs
Road repairs, maintenance of water lines, street signs, emergency vehicle radio equipment - these are things most of us take for granted. But some small communities aren’t financially able to provide these basic services to their...
Calling Mr. Plow!
City and county leaders from across the greater metropolitan area have updated a regional map that highlights the best route choices for motorists when inclement winter weather strikes. The map showcases the roadways that individual...
Private sector can help fund wildfire prevention efforts
Companies can now make a donation to support rural firefighter efforts through one of Oklahoma’s 11 regional councils, according to state Reps. Joe Dorman and Mike Sanders. The two lawmakers, who regularly work together on behalf of rural...
Are you down with PPP?
Central Oklahomans are invited to comment on the proposed Public Participation Plan (PPP) for the Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study (OCARTS) area. The OCARTS area includes all of Oklahoma and Cleveland Counties and portions...
The final hubbub on the hub
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is hosting the final public meeting on the Intermodal Transportation Hub Study for Central Oklahoma. • When: Thursday, June 16, at 5 p.m. (Presentation starts promptly at 5 p.m.) •...
Get on your bikes and ride!
Rising gasoline prices, a greater emphasis on health, and growing awareness of alternate transportation modes may point to another successful Bike to Work Day. This year’s official day will be celebrated throughout the Central Oklahoma...
Second public meeting of Hub Study set for next week.
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXmeJyEfaGs]The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is hosting a public meeting on the Intermodal Transportation Hub Study for Central Oklahoma, to encourage comments and feedback on...
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