News & NoticesFollowing are recent stories and announcements released by MCOG.Browse by year for earlier releases.
Mobility Solutions Study CompletedSeptember 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 its board meeting of August 14, 2023. Our thanks to the many community participants for all of your valuable input! The socialpinpoint project website will be closed shortly, so final documents are…
Ukiah Transit Center - Project UpdateAugust 22, 2023 - Site analysis for the Ukiah Transit Center Feasibility Study is now available, prepared by LSC Transportation Consultants. A presentation will be made at Mendocino Transit Authority's board meeting on August 30. View or download the document:
Mobility Solutions Study Reports for Review & Comment - UpdateAugust 7, 2023 - AMMA has submitted Volume 3 - Rural Mobility Action Plan, the remaining deliverable report component, for acceptance by MCOG's Board of Directors at its regular meeting on August 14. To view or download the report and all other project documents, visit the project website through the "Go To Documents" link below. For more information, visit MCOG's Meetings page.
Community Workshop - Short-Range Transit Development PlanJuly 5, 2023 - Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) is updating its Short-Range Transit Development Plan (SRTDP). This is a community process that allows staff and decision-makers the chance to take an in-depth look at the transit systems currently in place, identify the optimal manner in which transit can meet the public’s needs within Mendocino County, and carefully identify where transit resources…
Virtual Public Meeting to Preview Recommendations of Rural Mobility Solutions StudyJune 21, 2023 - All are invited to join a Zoom meeting on June 27 at 5:00 pm to review and comment on the draft recommendations from this study. View or download the news release:
Maps to Locate EV ChargersJune 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 road trip!
Ukiah Transit CenterApril 17, 2023 - Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) and Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) are in the process of planning a new transit center for MTA services for Ukiah and beyond. This would provide a modern facility in a central location for passengers to transfer between MTA and intercity bus services. But we need your input to help make this happen. See below for ways to be involved!
Mobility Solutions Study Reports for Review & CommentMarch 14, 2023 - MCOG's study of transportation needs and solutions for Brooktrails, Covelo, Hopland, Laytonville and Potter Valley is ongoing. Results of all community workshops and outreach have been analyzed by our consultant AMMA Transit Planning, and draft reports are now available that include each target community.
Survey Open for Ukiah Area EV Charging LocationsMarch 16, 2023 - The survey is now closed. Thanks to all who participated!
Mobility Solutions Study to Present Preliminary Findings in Virtual Community WorkshopsJanuary 31, 2023 - Continuing MCOG's study of transportation needs and solutions for Brooktrails, Covelo, Hopland, Laytonville and Potter Valley, virtual community workshops will be held during the week of February 6. Each of the target communities will receive findings of the needs assessment and preview potential mobility solutions.
MCOG Invites Community Input on EV Charging Locations - Virtual Meeting LinksJanuary 31, 2023 - Two virtual workshops are now scheduled to receive public input on preferred locations for the grant-funded Rural Electric Vehicle charging stations in the greater Ukiah valley.