Denver Regional Council Of Governments
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Denver Regional Council of Governments

We make life better!

Through DRCOG, the Denver region's cities, counties and towns establish guidelines, set policy and allocate funding for transportation and personal mobility, growth and development, and aging and disability resources.
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An efficient and predictable development pattern
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A connected multimodal region
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A safe and resilient, natural and built environment
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Healthy, inclusive and livable communities
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A vibrant regional economy

Transportation planning

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Data, maps & modeling

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Join the DRCOG team!

Ombudsman: Help older adults navigate care with confidence. Apply by 5 p.m. Monday, November 16. Planner: Help communities address growth, housing and transportation challenges. Apply by 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 18.

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Plan your trip today!

Commuting to events can be a fun way to travel smarter.

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Explore the Regional Traffic Count program!

The program provides traffic volume data and growth projections. 

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Know how to spot Medicare fraud.

Learn the warning signs and report concerns with confidence. 

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Aging & Disability Resources

As an Aging and Disability Resources Center for Colorado, DRCOG's Area Agency on Aging helps adults 60 and older and adults with disabilities access services and resources to remain independent in their communities. Its staff help people make informed choices about their care. Staff can help residents of Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties, the City and County of Broomfield, and the City and County of Denver. DRCOG is one of 14 aging and disability resources center sites in Colorado.

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Way to Go is a free solution to the Denver region's commuting challenges. Way to Go empowers the region to help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, all while creating a healthy and happy place to live.

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News

October 29, 2026

Denver Regional Council of Governments secures $820,000 in federal funds to improve Community Care Hub

Thanks to the support of U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, the Denver Regional Council of Governments recently secured $820,000 in federal funds through the Congressionally Directed Spending process to reinforce the work of the Area Agency on Aging's Community Care Hub.
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