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Metro Vision

Through Metro Vision, cities and counties throughout the region work to preserve what’s great about our past, protect what we love about the Denver we live in today, and come together to create a better future for ourselves, our children, and the people who will come to join us here. Through the regional plan, we'll safeguard for coming generations the region’s many desirable qualities by becoming active participants in planning for our present needs with an eye toward our desired future.

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DRCOG is moving

Our address is changing soon! We're heading further downtown to 1001 17th Street.

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Area Agency on Aging

Meeting the challenges of a rapidly growing older adult population in a constrained funding environment requires an innovative and integrated approach. As the Area Agency on Aging for the region, DRCOG is responsible for planning and funding the delivery of services. In addition, we provide help for people with disabilities and offer the most comprehensive regional resource for aging information and issues in Network of Care. We also lead the way in advocacy, fighting to make life better for people of all ages, incomes and abilities.

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Bike to Work Day

It's time to get ready for one of the biggest Bike to Work Day celebrations in the nation! Last year more than 30,000 commuters took to the streets on two wheels, and we're hoping to see even more cyclists on June 27.

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The Denver Regional Council of Governments

For more than sixty years, elected officials have come together to address challenges and to plan for an excellent region. Members establish guidelines, set policy and allocate funding in the areas of transportation and personal mobility, growth and development and aging and disability resources.

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Biking to work

The Denver region is beautiful, with great facilities for biking—not just for recreation, but as transportation. Give it a try: let Way to Go show you how easy it can be.

Metro Vision

Board unanimously adopts metro area vision

Metro Vision serves as the region's shared view of its future to make life better for residents. Since its original adoption in 1997, Metro Vision has been updated regularly to reflect current challenges and opportunities.

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the Board of Directors unanimously approved a new and updated plan that provides guidance for growth and development in the metro area out to the year 2040.

News and Announcements

Active Transportation Plan Survey

We want to know how people throughout the region feel about getting around using sidewalks, paths and trails in their communities as we work cooperatively with a wide range of partners to put together a regional Active Transportation Plan. Please take and share our survey in English bit.ly/drcog18op and Spanish bit.ly/drcog18sp.

DRCOG is moving!

After 10 years at 1290 Broadway, DRCOG is moving to a new location in June. Our new address will be 1001 17th St., Denver, CO 80202. We anticipate completing this move in early June: Look for more information (including updated meeting locations) as the move date gets closer.

DRCOG Honors Way to Go Champions

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) recognized four Way to Go Champions during DRCOG’s annual Metro Vision Awards celebration. Way to Go Champions are individuals or organizations that demonstrate leadership in promoting or advocating commute options other than driving alone.

DRCOG Honors Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) honored eight individuals with Distinguished Service Awards, presented during DRCOG’s annual awards celebration on April 25.

“As the Denver region continues to grow at a rapid pace, we look to leaders who embody a collaborative approach to addressing challenges and seizing opportunities,” said Doug Rex, DRCOG’s executive director. “Distinguished Service Award recipients exemplify this commitment.”