Rochester Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG)

The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) was established in November 1971 to provide comprehensive planning services to member local government units. It was organized to comply with the Federal Aid Highway Act, which requires that all urbanized areas with a population of more than 50,000 have an organization designated by the Governor of the state that is responsible for implementation and maintenance of a regional transportation planning program.

  • Plans and Policies

    ROCOG, as a federally recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), is required by federal legislation to undertake a number of planning activities. Explore the work of ROCOG below.

    Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2050 (MTP)

    ROCOG staff is currently updating our area’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Learn more about the MTP and how you can participate in this project.

    The link to the Hub site is https://rocog-gis-olmsted.hub.arcgis.com/(link is external)

  • Rochester Designated a Bike Friendly & Walk Friendly Community

    Active Transportation modes such as walking and cycling serve an important access and mobility role for individuals, serving both utilitarian and recreational needs on a stand-alone basis or as part of a multi-modal trip in combination with a primary vehicular or transit trip. Rochester’s efforts to improve conditions for walking and bicycling have been recognized by the national Walk Friendly Community program and the League of America Bicyclists.

  • About ROCOG

    About ROCOG

    The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) was established in November 1971 to provide comprehensive planning services to member local government units. It was organized to comply with the Federal Aid Highway Act, which requires that all urbanized areas with a population of more than 50,000 have an organization designated by the Governor of the state that is responsible for implementation and maintenance of a regional transportation planning program.