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.

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 .

Your Comments Wanted: Drafts of the 2007 Regional Transportation Plan Amendment, Addendum Environmental Impact Report, 2009 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, Corresponding Air Quality Conformity Analysis, and 2009 Federal Interim Transportation Improvement Program are available for public review here.

Kern Blueprint Summary Reports: Phase I and Phase II Community Outreach Summary Reports are now available on the Kern Blueprint website. In addition, Kern Council of Goverments will host its Regional Blueprint Summit on Thursday, June 26 at the Doubletree Hotel in Bakersfield. 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.

Quarterly Newsletter: 2008 Winter Quarterly.

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.

Board Actions: Kern COG's Board in May opposed Senate Bill 1507, which would prohibit new highway or freeway construction within 1/4 mile of a school. Read about this and other issues in May 's Board Actions.