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Kern Council of Governments says it combines MPO and transportation-authority roles, cites major highway projects
Summary
A representative of the Kern Council of Governments told meeting attendees the agency serves as the state-designated regional transportation planning authority and the Kern County Transportation Authority, coordinating major projects such as Thomas Road improvements, Highway 58 truck climbing lanes and widening of Highway 46.
A staff member with the Kern Council of Governments said the agency serves as the state-designated regional transportation planning authority and the Kern County Transportation Authority, giving it responsibility for long-range planning and spending on countywide road projects.
“That’s not you that’s somewhat unique in a lot of places. Being the transportation authority is separate from being the MPO,” the staff member said, adding that Kern’s combined authority traces to the agency’s…
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