Kern Council of Governments

	Welcome to Kern COG!

	Kern COG is an association of city and county governments primarily created to address regional transportation issues. Its Member Agencies include the County of Kern and the eleven incorporated cities within Kern County.

	Recent News From Kern COG

Kern Regional Blueprint Final Report: The Kern Regional Blueprint's final report summarizes the growth challenges facing our region over the next 40 years and focuses on a preferred development scenario for 2050. Click here for a printable .pdf version.

2008 Community Survey: Kern COG's 2008 Community Survey asked more than 1,000 residents how they rated their quality of life and what they thought their future would look like. Visit the executive summary here, or view the full report .

2008 Annual Report : You talked. We listened. In 2007-08, Kern COG did a lot of listening: to the public, professional planners, business and economic interests and environmental groups to name a few. The results showed in projects like the Kern Regional Blueprint. See what it's all about in our 2007-08 Annual Report.

Regional Traffic Count Data Map: Kern COG now has an interactive transportation monitoring map showing traffic counts throughout the Kern Region from the 1990's to today. Get your first look here.


	Board Actions : On Feb. 5, Kern COG will host a Climate Change Summit in Bakersfield to introduce its members to new state laws dealing with greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Read all about this issue and more in November's Board Actions.

Kern Commuter Connection: Anyone interested in carpooling to work, school or special events may register online here or by calling 661-861-2191 during regular business hours.

Kern COG Poll

What's your opinion of California's planned high-speed rail system?