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.

Centennial Corridor Project Presentation:On Thursday May 22nd Caltrans staff and Thomas Road Improvement Program staff will present more information on the Proposed Centennial Corridor Project. This is an opportunity to follow up on comments made during the environmental review process for this proposed project. Click on the flier here for more information.

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.

Save the Date! Kern Council of Goverments will host its Kern Regional Blueprint Summit to help craft a countywide vision for growth on Thursday, June 26 at the Doubletree Hotel in Bakersfield. Click on the flier here for more information.

State Route 166 Safety Task Force: Kern COG is participating in the State Route 166 Safety Task Force along with several other community partners. The task force kicked off a Safety Campaign with a media event in November entitled "Drive Safety Home" on Highway 166. The campaign features additional CHP enforcement and public education materials, including radio and television public service announcements and an information card.

Quarterly Newsletter: Plans to expand State Route 14 to four lanes through Kern County are nearing completion with the opening of the $50 million Mojave Widening Project, and the Kern Motorist Aid Authority has unanimously decided to keep and upgrade all 574 call boxes in the county.   See these stories and more in Kern COG's 2008 Winter Quarterly.

Kern Commuter Connection: Kern Council of Governments announces a new online carpool matching service for commuters that is easy and convenient. Anyone interested in carpooling to work, school or special events may register online here or by calling 661-861-2191 during regular business hours.

Board Actions: The Board in April awarded $30,000 each to three cities toward new land-use and circulation elements of their general plans. In addition, Board members re-elected Wasco City Councilmember Cheryl Wegman to a second term as Kern COG Chair. Stay up-to-date with April 's Board Actions.