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

October 8, 2024 - MCOG kicks off this project with an Existing Conditions workshop. Join us at Noyo Fish Company in the harbor on Monday, October 21 with an open house 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and…

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2026 Regional Transportation & Active Transportation Plan

September 20, 2024 - MCOG is in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan and Active Transportation Plan for the Mendocino County region.

"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 Featured in ChargePoint Blog - Project Completed

October 27, 2021 - MCOG's zero-emission vehicle readiness planning work in Mendocino County is highlighted in an interview with Deputy Director Orth posted today on ChargePoint's "success stories…

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Fire Vulnerability Assessment & Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Plan Completed

October 1, 2020 - The final Fire Vulnerability Assessment & Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Plan documents are now available, as presented by Category Five Professional Consultants, Inc. and…

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Mendocino County Pedestrian Needs Assessment and Engineered Feasibility Study

June 27, 2019 - The final Mendocino Pedestrian Needs Master Document is now complete. This report considers prior plans, existing conditions, and public and agency input to create a comprehensive list…

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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 most recent fiscal audit reports for the years ended June 30, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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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.

Welcome to MCOG

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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 Featured in ChargePoint Blog - Project Completed

Fire Vulnerability Assessment & Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Plan Completed

Mendocino County Pedestrian Needs Assessment and Engineered Feasibility Study

MCOG Budget

Latest Fiscal and Compliance Audit Reports

Title VI and Limited English Proficiency Information

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