Welcome To Kern COG!

Kern COG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Kern Region as designated by the Federal government, and the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) as designated by the State of California.  It is responsible for developing and updating a variety of transportation plans and for allocating the federal and state funds to implement them. While regional transportation planning is its primary role, Kern COG is also involved in other issues that affect the entire region such as air quality.  Kern COG provides the forum that brings mayors, city council members and county supervisors together to work on regional issues in a setting that promotes the involvement of the public in the planning process for the Kern region.

2026 RTP   Information on the Kern 2026 Regional Transportation Plan

Kern 511   Check out kern511.org for live traffic feeds, travel times, public transit links and much more. Kern 511 is Kern County’s premiere source of traveler information.

2024 Regional Awards Call for Nominations

Kern Council of Governments is pleased to present its 2024 Annual Regional Awards Program. This special event provides Kern County residents the opportunity to thank and honor citizens, community-based organizations and public officials who have made, and are still making, significant contributions to this region’s quality of life. Those who will be recognized are the impetus behind valuable programs and projects and have dedicated themselves to this area’s success.

You are cordially invited to submit your nominations celebrating both the pacesetters and visionary projects that have contributed significantly to our region in 2024.

2022-2023 Annual Report

Kern COG’s Annual Report provides an overview of the results achieved by various projects conducted throughout the fiscal year. The latest issue is available here.

Kern COG News & Events

Kern COG’s traditional newsletter, the Kern COG News & Events, is published up to twelve times a year and is designed to keep the public informed of Kern COG activities. The latest issue is available here.

Project-Level Conformity Interagency Consultation Meeting for SR 152/Lexington Street Intersection Improvement Project, Kern County – Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10:00 – 10:30 am

Meeting Materials:     Agenda        Draft Presentation      Hot Spot Checklist

Comments can be submitted to Vincent Liu, VLiu@kerncog.org through December 9, 2024, at 5pm. 

Projects of Regional Significance Progress Report

The September 2024 edition of the Progress Report for Projects of Regional Significance is now available.