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About TAXI Scrip

It is a Measure C funded program that provides alternative,

reliable and affordable transportation to Fresno County residents

who are 70 years of age and older. Eligible seniors receive a 75%

discount on taxi fares by purchasing taxi scrip.

Scrip availability is limited.

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What we do

Fresno COG’s primary functions are transportation planning and programming

Active Transportation

Active transportation refers to human-powered transportation, such as walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, in-line skating, skateboarding, etc.

Airport Land Use Commission of Fresno County

The ALUC is in existence to protect the public health, safety...

Association for the Beautification of Highway 99

It is the mission of the Association to turn Highway 99 through Fresno County...

Congestion Management Process (CMP)

An effective CMP is a systematic and regionally accepted approach for managing congestion.

Environmental Justice

This Environmental Justice Equity Analysis is intended to measure both the benefits and burdens associated with the transportation investment . . .

Fresno COG’s Housing Planning

Fresno County and 12 of the 15 cities in Fresno County are launching a Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element for the fifth round of housing element updates.

Golden State Corridor

Fresno COG facilitated the preliminary planning work on infrastructure improvement project for the Golden State Corridor. The project limits are from the northern sphere . . .

High-Speed Rail

Demolition crews made short work of the old Annie's Hollywood Inn bar on Fresno's Golden State Boulevard on Monday, marking the first demolition statewide to make way for California's proposed high-speed rail project.

Intelligent Transportation Systems

The 2015 Fresno County Intelligent Transportation System Strategic Deployment Plan...

Measure C

The Fresno County Voters passed an extension to the Measure C program in November 2006, continuing and half cent sales tax for transportation purposes. Much of the planning and . . .

Overall Work Program (OWP)

The OWP identifies transportation-related planning projects and studies (called work elements) undertaken by Fresno COG...

Public Transit Planning

The Fresno County Regional Long-Range Transit Plan will provide guidance for the future investment in the public transportation . . .

Regional Transportation Plan

Fresno COG's 2018 Regional Transportation Plan charts the 25-year course of transportation to 2042. As we address . . .

San Joaquin Valley Blueprint

The awards recognize outstanding achievement in quality development while celebrating projects that reflect Blueprint Principles.

San Joaquin Valley Goods Movement Study

The San Joaquin Valley Interregional Goods Movement Plan identifies a future preferred goods movement . . .

San Joaquin Valley Greenprint

The San Joaquin Valley Greenprint will compile information describing the lands, waters and living resources of the San Joaquin Valley region...

Senate Bill 375

SB 375 (Steinberg) is California state law that became effective January 1, 2009. This new law requires California's Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop regional reduction targets for . . .

Transportation Performance Management

Transportation bill MAP-21 mandated Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to develop...

Active Transportation Program (ATP)

Six applications were submitted directly to the Regional Call for Projects for a total funding request of $1.51 million.

Cap-and-Trade

Cap-and-trade is a market based regulation that is designed to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) from multiple sources. Cap-and-trade sets a...

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program

The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program . . .

Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP)

As the designated metropolitan planning organization for the region, Fresno COG prepares . . .

Fresno COG Administered Grant Programs

Improve access to mobility, remove barriers to transportation services and expand . . .

Regional Surface Transportation Program

The Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) was established by California State Statute. . .

Fresno COG Legislative Advocacy Trips

The Annual Fresno COG One Voice trip to Washington D.C. for elected officials, business leaders and staff . . .

Legislative Affairs

Welcome to Fresno COG’s new Legislative Affairs section on our website. This new section is intended to provide our member...

Proposition 1B

Proposition 1B (Transportation Bond) Local Street and Road Improvement Funds - Direct Allocation

Senate Bill 1

Senate Bill 1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of...

511

511 San Joaquin Valley Caltrans Quickmaps – California 511 National 511 Overview Los Angeles Area 511 ...

Acronyms

Reference Summary of Common Acronyms A AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AB – Assembly...

Demographic Data

Regional Data Center If you need assistance in obtaining U.S. Census data or have any other data needs about Fresno...

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Links

The following is a list of interesting and useful locations to visit. If you find any new or interesting sites . . .

Publications

Public Transit Agencies

(Go to Public Transit Planning Page) Valleyrides.com Fresno COG’s ridesharing website for commuters with carpool & vanpool online matching...

Think Green Highway Litter Program

Think Green! Keep Fresno County Clean! Highway Litter Who wants to look at mile after mile of litter-filled...

Transportation Development Act (TDA)

As the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), Fresno COG administers...

Fresno County Transportation Guide

Transportation Guide Booklet in English

Articles and Presentations

Articles Presentations Timely Implementation of TCMs (June 2006 Presentation to Fresno COG Committees and Policy Board) Future FTIP...

Cap-and-Trade

Cap-and-trade is a market based regulation that is designed to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) from multiple sources.

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program

The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program. . .

Conformity

Transportation Conformity Transportation conformity is a way to ensure that Federal funding and approval are given to those transportation activities...

Laws and Regulations

Link to EPA website. The original Clean Air Act was passed in 1963, but our national air pollution control program is actually based on the 1970 version of the law.

Fresno County Transportation Modeling

Fresno COG Activity-Based Model Update Request for Proposal As one of the 18 MPOs in California that are subject...

San Joaquin Valley Modeling

San Joaquin Valley MPOs Kern Council Of Governments Tulare County Association of Governments King County Association of Government Fresno...

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Upcoming Calendar Items

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25OctoberThursday

Policy Board Meeting

October 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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02Nov

02NovemberFriday

Transportation Technical Committee

November 2 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Fresno CA United States

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02Nov

02NovemberFriday

Policy Advisory Committee

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Latest News

Senate Bill 1

Senate Bill 1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 New Video – Local Road Conditions and SB 1...

Fresno County Regional Long-Range Transit Plan Public Outreach

The Fresno County Regional Long Range Transit Plan (LRTP) will guide transit and multimodal investments ...

Continuing Measure C

This portion of Fresno COG's website is dedicated to informing the public of the allocations and processes that make up the 2006 Measure C Extension Expenditure Plan.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

The Fresno Council of Governments (COG), in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26...

Fresno COG Member Agencies

FEATURED MEMBER AGENCY PROFILE

City of Fresno

Mapp. (559) 621-8000www.fresno.gov

Incorporated in 1885, Fresno has grown to a population of over 480,000. Originally a water stop for the Southern Pacific Railroad, Fresno soon became the AgriBusiness Capital of the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno is also the County seat of Fresno County. Fresno was blessed with vast water reserves and flat irrigatable land perfect for agriculture, especially grapes and cotton.