Mendocino Council of Governments

Welcome to MCOG

The Mendocino Council of Governments is the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for our countywide region — "a cog in the wheels of our transportation system."

Our Mission

MCOG’s mission is to provide regional, community, and inter-community transportation planning, to administer transportation funding and financing..

Services

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.

Transportation Planning Program

Annually in June, MCOG adopts the Planning Overall Work Program (OWP) with multiple transportation work elements to plan, study, monitor or develop projects.

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Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan

March 20, 2025 - You are invited to participate in a collaborative planning event!

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2026 Regional Transportation & Active Transportation Plan

February 7, 2025 - MCOG is updating the Mendocino County Regional Transportation Plan and Active Transportation Plan (RTP/ATP) and would like to hear from members of the community about transportation…

"Save the Date" for Mendocino Council of Governments' California Transportation Commission Town Hall on April 17 and Project Tour on April 18.

CA Transportation Commissioners Come to MCOG's Town Hall - Postscript

May 1, 2024 - Presentations are now posted at Board of Directors - Special Meeting: Town Hall Hosting the CTC - Mendocino Council of Governments (mendocinocog.org) and the video recording at MCOG 2024…

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$90.5 Million Allocated for Transportation Projects in Mendocino County

January 4, 2024 - In good news for Mendocino County, the California Transportation Commission allocated over $90 million locally as part of a billion-dollar package of climate-resiliency…

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Covelo Trail - Second Addendum to CEQA Document and Construction Progress

October 31, 2023 - At its regular meeting October 2, MCOG's Board of Directors approved a second Addendum to the 2017 Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration. Changes to the project are limited…

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Mobility Solutions Study Completed

September 26, 2023 - MCOG's Feasibility Study of Mobility Solutions for Rural Communities of Inland Mendocino County has been completed by AMMA Transit Planning, Inc. and accepted by the Council at…

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Maps to Locate EV Chargers

June 16, 2023 - If you are thinking about driving an electric vehicle or already do, these are a few of the many resources available to find chargers where you are traveling. Enjoy your emissions-free…

MCOG's First 50 Years in Review

December 23, 2022 - To recognize 50 years since this Joint Powers agency was established, we've prepared a starting timeline of highlights and milestones from a trove of records and memories. Our dear…

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MCOG Budget

View or download the current budget:

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Latest Fiscal and Compliance Audit Reports

View or download our fiscal audit reports for the past several years, ending June 30, 2024.

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Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Information

MCOG Title VI Program & Limited English Proficiency Plan was updated and adopted by the Board of Directors on December 7, 2020.

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Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan

2026 Regional Transportation & Active Transportation Plan

CA Transportation Commissioners Come to MCOG's Town Hall - Postscript

$90.5 Million Allocated for Transportation Projects in Mendocino County

Covelo Trail - Second Addendum to CEQA Document and Construction Progress

Mobility Solutions Study Completed

Maps to Locate EV Chargers

MCOG's First 50 Years in Review

MCOG Budget

Latest Fiscal and Compliance Audit Reports

Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Information

Board of Directors

Board of Directors - Regular Business

Board of Directors - Regular Business - Transportation Tour TBD

Welcome to MCOG

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