WestCOG has opened up a public comment period for the draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). Comments will be accepted from October 29, 2022 to December 12, 2022.
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Regional Trail Project
The Western Connecticut Regional Trail Project is underway! WestCOG is planning and designing a 55+ mile regional multi-use trail across Western Connecticut. The project website …
Share Your Thoughts on the Future of Transportation in Western Connecticut
WestCOG is seeking public input as we update the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the 2027-2055 planning horizon. The MTP establishes a 25-year-plus vision for …
Planning Aide (Stormwater)
Planning Aide (Stormwater) The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) is seeking one or more qualified candidates to serve as part-time Planning Aide(s) to assist …
WestCOG Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services Request for Proposals
WestCOG Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services Request for Proposals The attached request for proposals is a joint effort of six (6) Southwestern Fairfield County municipalities: …
Planner (Municipal Building Energy and Flood Resilience)
Planner (Municipal Building Energy and Flood Resilience) Focus areas: Municipal building energy management, facility benchmarking, operational conservation, and flood mitigation assistance for homes and businesses.Salary …
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Regional Transit Study (RFQ #2026-05-01)
**The Deadline for Statements of Qualifications has been extended to: Monday, July 13th 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Regional Transit Study …
Metropolitan Transportation Plan
WestCOG is updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTP) for the South Western Region and Housatonic Valley Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The MTPs, previously referred to as the Long Range Transportation Plans or LRTP, are the primary documents for transportation planning, strategies, and investments in the region for the next 25 years.
We want to hear from you – residents and users of the region’s transportation system- on what the transportation system should look like in 2050. Where can improvements be made? How do you want to get around western Connecticut in the future? What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of our current transportation system? Please send your thoughts and comments to plan@westcog.org by 11/18 or join us at one of our virtual focus sessions this month, advanced registration required:
- 11/16 at 3PM – Business and Freight –
- 11/17 at 7PM – Transit and Active Transportation –