ACOG: WHO WE ARE

The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) was established in 1966. ACOG is the leading voice for regional collaboration in Central Oklahoma; our organization is a voluntary, non-partisan association of local governments that includes 37 cities and the 4 counties that our region covers: Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties.

Our mission is to advocate for regional cooperation and address common issues; solve mutual problems and promote efficient government services; and to strive to improve the quality of life in Central Oklahoma.

ACOG SERVES

Who We Serve

The ACOG region consists of 37 cities and 4 counties in Central Oklahoma.  Our diverse stakeholders include rural and urban constituents; elected and appointed officials; community, nonprofit and private sector leaders.  ACOG is governed by a 37 Board of Directors that includes Mayors, City Councilmembers and County Commissioners from Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma Counties.

Bethany

Calumet

Cedar Valley

Choctaw

Crescent

Del City

Edmond

El Reno

Forest Park

Goldsby

Geary

Guthrie

Harrah

Jones City

Lake Aluma

Langston City

Lexington

Luther

Meridian

Midwest City

Moore

Mustang

Nichols Hills

Nicoma Park

Noble

Norman

Okarche

Oklahoma City

Piedmont

Slaughterville

Spencer

The Village

Tuttle

Union City

Valley Brook

Warr Acres

Yukon

Canadian County

Cleveland County

Logan County

Oklahoma County

Tinker AFB
Associate Member

ACOG SERVICES

9-1-1 ACOG

9-1-1 ACOG is a separate organization housed at ACOG.  ACOG staff maintains and procures equipment for 21 Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) across Central Oklahoma. 9-1-1 GIS staff manages and supports the MSAG (Master Street Address Guide) and 9-1-1 Map Data for 49 communities and covers a land mass over three thousand square miles and a population more than 1.4 million. In 1994, ACOG established the 9-1-1 Institute of Oklahoma to offer Central Oklahoma emergency dispatchers a nationally accredited alternative to expensive out-of-state training and has taught over 400 classes.

Air Quality

ACOG works in partnership and cooperation with local, state and federal partners including U.S. EPA to help ensure air quality standards for the Central Oklahoma region. ACOG’s work on behalf of the people of Central Oklahoma includes technical research including air quality monitoring, emissions inventory development, data analysis, modeling, and pollution control strategy evaluation.

Capital Area Economic Development District

ACOG is an official Economic Development District as designated by the U.S. EDA. As such, the organization is responsible for maintaining and updating the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). ACOG also administers the grant process in Central Oklahoma for Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) projects, Capital Improvement Planning Services (CIPs), and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).

Transportation Planning Services (TPS)

ACOG is the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Greater Oklahoma City region.  TPS staff coordinates and manages a $10 billion long-range transportation plan, as well as more than $20 million in annual federal grants for local transportation improvements.  TPS also manages the Regional Bicycle – Pedestrian Planning and Congestion Management Efforts.

Water Resources

Provides technical assistance to local governments in an effort to maximize use of the ground and surface water resources, including planning, management, protection, and research of potable water supplies.  Coordinates the Garber-Wellington Aquifer Association and provides drought monitoring services.  Water Resource staff also maintains and updates a regional water quality study on the South Canadian River, which encompasses all the municipal dischargers along the river.

ACOG NEWS

Cost of Nonattainment Study for the OKC Area

Cost of Nonattainment Study for the OKC Area

ACOG RELEASES COST OF NONATTAINMENT STUDY FOR THE OKLAHOMA CITY AREA Study Shows OKC Area in Danger of Violating EPA Ozone Standards Which Could Cost the Region $9.6 - $15.2 billion Over a 20-30 Year Period During the last five years as the Oklahoma City area achieved...

BikeFest 2022

BikeFest 2022

ACOG to Host BikeFest 2022 Celebrate the Benefits of Bicycling for Fun, Fitness and Transportation The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG), in partnership with Watch for Me OK and the Wheeler District, is hosting BikeFest 2022 on Sunday, May 1, from...

OKC Region Printable Snow Route Map (Download Now)

OKC Region Printable Snow Route Map (Download Now)

SNOW! Snow Routes Ensure Safe Trips During Inclement Weather ACOG recently completed updating the 2021-2022 Regional Snow Route Map to provide a useful tool for navigating Central Oklahoma roadways when they are covered in snow. The map features snow routes for...

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