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.
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Now AvailableDraft 2026 Regional Transportation Plan |
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The 55-day public review and comment period for the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) begins May 8, 2026. The 45-day public review and comment period for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) begins May 18, 2026. The 30-day public review and comment period for the Draft 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and corresponding Conformity Analysis begins June 1, 2026. Comments are welcomed at the public hearing 6:00 P.M. June 1, 2026 (Tehachapi) and 6:00 P.M. June 18, 2026 (Bakersfield) or may be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM July 2, 2026. |
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.
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2023-2024 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.
Projects of Regional Significance Progress Report
The November 2025 edition of the Progress Report for Projects of Regional Significance is now available.