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Welcome to MCOG, the Regional Transportation
Planning Agency (RTPA) for our countywide region-- "a cog in the
wheels of our transportation system."
The purpose of the Mendocino Council of Governments is
to assist local governments in planning to address common needs, cooperating
for mutual benefit,
and coordinating for sound regional, community, and intercommunity development.
MCOG’s mission is to provide regional, community, and intercommunity
transportation planning,
to administer transportation funding and financing,
to represent Mendocino County’s interests at higher levels of government,
to develop transportation projects for future funding,
to provide technical assistance for transportation project delivery,
to support rural/public transportation services,
to administer grants for transportation/community enhancement projects, and
to provide a forum to facilitate discussion on other matters of regional importance.
MCOG's Vision:
Regional and local government working together to connect communities,
create thriving town centers, and develop healthy, livable neighborhoods
for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders.
Mission and Vision adopted by the Board of Directors 12/6/2010
Acting as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency, MCOG programs or allocates
various types of state and federal transportation funds to Caltrans, the County
of Mendocino and the four incorporated Cities of Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits,
and Point Arena. Most of the federal Economic Stimulus funding programs available
for transportation projects in Mendocino County flow through MCOG.
In addition to supporting projects within its five member jurisdictions, MCOG
helps support transportation activities of the Mendocino Transit Authority,
North Coast Railroad Authority, local airports, and on state highways, among
others.
MCOG is responsible for preparing the Regional Transportation Plan,
and funded projects are to be consistent with the Plan. Projects involve
planning, capital improvements, rehabilitation and maintenance, public transit
fleet
replacement, and intermodal transit facilities.
Two county supervisors, a countywide public appointee, and one council
member from each of the four incorporated cities make up Board
membership. A representative of Caltrans serves on the Policy Advisory Committee
with the seven directors.
Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) was formed as a joint powers
agreement in 1972, as mandated by state law, the Transportation
Development Act (TDA). MCOG is a political subdivision of the State
of California.
MCOG serves as the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) of Mendocino County, administering the call box program. MCOG also is involved with housing and economic development.
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Regional Bikeway Plan
The Draft Plan is available for review & comment. The
Final Plan is expected to be adopted by MCOG on June 3, 2012.
Bikeway Plan webpage
Pacific Coast Bike Route and California Coastal Trail
MCOG, Caltrans District 1 and a consultant team
are conducting an Engineered Feasibility Study on 100 miles
of
coastal Route
1 in Mendocino
County. There will be opportunities for public input.
Caltrans project webpage
Fort Bragg
Area Tour
On April 2, MCOG's Board of Directors made its second visit,
by MTA bus, to view transportation projects funded by MCOG
and other
resources and partners.
Presentation
Willits
Bypass Update
On March 29, at their regular meeting in Orinda, the CTC allocated $135.5 million
for
the
bypass
project.
Press
Release
MCOG staff report
More
info CTC's
Annual Report to the Legislature
The California Transportation Commission has
released its 2011 report, available online.
Download report
from CTC
Request
for Proposals
NOTICE – 5/10/2012: MCOG and Caltrans expect to
release a combined RFP for two Covelo grant-funded studies
in late May or early June 2012.
NOTICE – 1/13/2012: Caltrans has advised that the
RFP for the SR 162 Engineered Feasibility
Study in Covelo/Round Valley will be modified and the
deadline extended...
Read full notice
Social Services
Transportation Advisory Council - Seats Open
The annual Unmet Transit Needs workshop was held on Nov.
18. There are two SSTAC vacancies.
SSTAC flyer and notice
Workshop agenda
MCOG Annual
Report
We are pleased to report highlights of Fiscal
Year 2010/11.
View/download
report (1,755 KB)
Regional
Transportation Plan 2010 Update
This update was adopted by MCOG on September 19, 2011 in
a public hearing.
To RTP page
MCOG Budget Adopted
The Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget was adopted by the
Board of Directors on June 6, 2011.
2011-12
Budget (3.7 MB)
2010-11
Budget (2.2
MB)
Vision
Mendocino 2030 is underway, MCOG's part in California's
Regional Blueprint Planning program. In March 2011, another
grant was awarded to continue this project to a fourth
phase.
Phase II, "Vision and Values," is now concluded.
Visit
website
North
State Super Region
MCOG is a signatory to a newly created association of
regional transportation planning agencies from 16 counties.
Link
Point Arena Wins SR2S Grant
In October, Caltrans awarded $450,000 to the City for its
Safe Route to School project.
Press Release
Rails With Trails Corridor Plan
MCOG is pleased to announce its FY 2010-11 Community Based Transportation Planning
grant for a "Rails with Trails Corridor Plan." This is MCOG's sixth
annual Caltrans CBTP grant award. Four are complete, one is in progress (Westport
Trail).
Press
release
More
grant info
More project info:
Rails With Trails
Gualala
Ph.1 and 2
Laytonville
Point
Arena
Westport
Mendocino
County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)
Update:
Existing Motorist Aid Call Boxes
Map (480
KB)
Public Participation Plan
MCOG's plan was
adopted in a public hearing on Dec. 1, 2008.
Adopted
Plan
Transportation Funding Sources
Summary
Chart
Transportation Acronyms Demystified
Alphabetical
list
More
details
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