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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."

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

Willits Bypass Delayed Again
Caltrans was not granted the final required environmental permit in time to meet a deadline for construction funds.
Press Release
More info

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:
Gualala Ph.1 and 2
Laytonville
Point Arena
Westport

Rails with Trails Corridor Plan - Work Element 5, current year Planning Program (1.2 MB)

Coastal Trail Project
Caltrans has awarded another Community Based Transportation Planning grant to MCOG. The "Integrated Multi-Use Coastal Trail Planning Near Westport" project is now underway.
More info at Westport MAC
Bicycle survey

MCOG Budget Adopted
The Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget was adopted by the Board of Directors on June 7, 2010.
Document (2.2 MB)

Regional Transportation Plan Update
The 2010 update is in progress.
To RTP page

Pt Arena Community Action Plan
The final plan was completed April 5.
Point Arena project page

Mendocino County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Update:
Existing Motorist Aid Call Boxes
Map (480 KB)

California Transportation Plan
Caltrans has launched an interactive web portal develop the 2035 Plan. Website
Announcement

CA Construction Contracting Program (CCCP)
This program offers free training and assistance to small businesses to successfully bid for Caltrans and local projects.
Website

Public Participation Plan
MCOG's plan was adopted in a public hearing on Dec. 1, 2008.
Adopted Plan

Walking Tour of Fort Bragg
Downtown projects include repaving with pedestrian & bicycle improvements.
Photojournal ("Extras" menu)
News article

Transportation Funding Sources
Summary Chart

Transportation Acronyms Demystified
Alphabetical list
More details

photo by Janet Orth