News & NoticesFollowing are recent stories and announcements released by MCOG.Browse by year for earlier releases.
Mendocino County Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact StudyJuly 14, 2025 - MCOG has selected Terraphase Engineering to conduct the Mendocino County Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact Study (the Study). Terraphase Engineering will work with a team of subject matter experts, including transportation consulting firm Alta Planning + Design, stakeholder engagement agency Craig Communications and Dr. Laura Eliza Garza Diaz of the University of California…
Request for Proposals - Voter Opinion Polling for Unincorporated Mendocino County April 29, 2025 - The due date for proposal is extended to May 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The following addresses additional written questions that were omitted from the first Addendum.
Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation PlanMarch 20, 2025 - You are invited to participate in a collaborative planning event!
2026 Regional Transportation & Active Transportation PlanFebruary 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 needs, deficiencies, and mobility barriers/challenges.
Request for Proposals - Mendocino County Sea Level Rise Roadway Impact StudyJanuary 24, 2025 - The due date for this RFP has been extended to February 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The following addresses written questions received by the due date of January 17, 2025 and adds exhibits to the RFP.
Unmet Transit Needs - 2025/26 Public HearingJanuary 22, 2025 - Please be advised this hearing has been continued to February 10, 2025.
Nov42024Board of Directors - Round Valley/Covelo Transportation Tour & MeetingThe Council will tour local transportation projects. The community is invited to attend the Council's meeting at Round Valley Library Commons starting at approximately 12:30 pm. Immediately following will be a guided walking and bus tour of downtown Covelo, the SR-162 Multi-Purpose Trail, and a County bridge project. Members of the public may ride the bus on a space-available basis. Join us! AgendaMinutesMCOG Board Packet 2024-11-04 for Web.pdfMCOG Board Packet 2024-11-04 for Print.pdfMCOG Board Tour Handout 2024-11-04 for Web.pdfMCOG Board Tour Handout 2024-11-04 for Print.pdfMCOG Proclamation-Dan Gjerde-approved 2024-11-04.pdf
Seeking Input for 2026 Regional Transportation & Active Transportation Plan UpdatesSeptember 20, 2024 - MCOG is in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan and Active Transportation Plan for the Mendocino County region.
Request for Qualifications - Performance Audits of MCOG and MTASeptember 12, 2024 - MCOG invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct triennial performance audits of Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) and Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA), pursuant to the Transportation Development Act (TDA). Proposals are due by October 15, 2024 at 5pm. Download the RFQ for full details:
Local Road Safety Action Plans CompletedSeptember 10, 2024 - Building on previous plans developed in 2022, the Action Plan updates have been completed by MCOG's consultant for each member jurisdiction, identifying projects for federal funding. View or download your local plan (4MB to 6MB each):
Request for Proposals - Fiscal Audits of MCOG and MTAJuly 18, 2024 - MCOG invites proposals from qualified CPAs for a five-year engagement to conduct annual fiscal audits of Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) and Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA). Proposals are due by August 2, 2024 at 5pm. Download the RFPs for full details:
Virtual Workshop to Present Draft Local Road Safety Action PlansJune 14, 2024 - The final workshop for this project will be held virtually, Thursday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to join us to hear a presentation of the Draft Plan and provide feedback before the plan is finalized. More information: https://www.mendoroadsafetyplan.com/
2024/25 Transportation Planning ProgramOn June 3, 2024, MCOG's Board of Directors adopted the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Planning Overall Work Program (OWP). The program comprises 16 work elements including transportation planning projects of two Cities, the County and MCOG, as well as a Project Reserve.
Final Workshop for Local Road Safety Action Plans - TonightMay 23, 2024 - The last in a series of public workshops will be an online virtual one this evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Please join us in identifying needs for enhancing safety for all modes of transportation and all ages and abilities in Mendocino County. For Zoom meeting access and more information, visit the project website at https://www.mendoroadsafetyplan.com/ and see more details below:
CA Transportation Commissioners Come to MCOG's Town Hall - PostscriptMay 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 - YouTube.
Virtual Workshop for Local Road Safety Action PlansApril 15, 2024 - The public is invited to a virtual public workshop Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., to hear a presentation on the project and offer input. The presentation will cover Local Road Safety/Action Plan goals, preliminary collision analysis findings, high injury networks, and the project’s online outreach platform.
Tell Us Your Local Road Safety Concerns for the Action PlansApril 8, 2024 - MCOG is updating comprehensive Local Road Safety/Action Plans (LRS/APs) for Mendocino County and the Cities of Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah, and Willits. The LRS/APs will enable Mendocino County’s local agencies to enhance safety for all modes of transportation and all ages and abilities.
CA Transportation Commissioners Come to MCOG's Town HallApril 4, 2024 - Come to Fort Bragg this April 17 for an illuminating afternoon and learn about transportation projects being planned and built here in our communities. This is a rare opportunity to show top decision makers the beautiful North Coast, what we've done for regional mobility and challenges we still face.
Request for Proposals - Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan - Q&AApril 3, 2024 - The following address written questions received by the due date of March 14, 2024.
Requests for Proposals: MCOG Staffing Services - Q&AMarch 18, 2024 - The following addresses written questions received by the due date of March 14, 2024.
Request for Proposals - Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation PlanMarch 14, 2024 - MCOG invites proposals for professional services to prepare the Noyo Harbor Multimodal Circulation Plan. Proposals are due April 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Requests for Proposals: MCOG Staffing ServicesMarch 6, 2024 - MCOG is conducting its periodic procurement of contracted services and has released two Requests for Proposals: Administrative & Fiscal Staffing Services and Planning Services, for Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2028/29. Proposals are due April 8, 2024. View or download the RFPs:
Ukiah Transit Center - Project UpdateFebruary 28, 2024 - The Final Ukiah Transit Center Feasibility Study was accepted by Mendocino Transit Authority's board of directors at their regular meeting. This concludes the scope of work by LSC Transportation Consultants under MCOG's Planning Work Element 3. View or download the document:
MCOG to Host CTC Town Hall in Fort BraggFebruary 27, 2024 - Save the date to join us in welcoming the Commission, coming up April 17-18. Stay tuned for more information to follow.
Unmet Transit Needs - 2024/25 Public HearingPlease be advised this public hearing is continued to March 4, 2024.
$90.5 Million Allocated for Transportation Projects in Mendocino CountyJanuary 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 infrastructure improvements at its December meeting. Caltrans announced the investments, which include the following projects. View or download the press release: