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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.

 

Photos by Janet Orth

2012 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

photo by Janet Orth