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New COG executive director highlights $39.9M TCEP award, TDA reimbursements and RTP outreach mini‑grants
Summary
The COG executive director reported on recent funding outcomes, said the board's TDA Article 3 slate was approved, announced the region received a $39,900,000 TCEP award for the 99‑to‑58 connector, confirmed CMAQ/RSTP applications were submitted, and promoted a $2,500 community mini‑grant to support RTP outreach.
The Kern Council of Governments' new executive director used his first TPPC/COG report to highlight a recent $39,900,000 Transportation Community and Environmental Protection (TCEP) award for the southbound State Route 99 to westbound State Route 58 connector and to brief members on local grant and outreach activity.
"It was a huge moment," the executive director said of the TCEP award, noting staff and prior leaders were responsible for the application work. He added the region also pursued a USDOT BUILD grant but…
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