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    Michiana Area Council of Governments

    The Michiana Area Council of Governments is a voluntary organization of local governments that studies and attempts to resolve areas of interlocal issues.

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    MACOG Engage

    Interactive online platform to support public engagement efforts across all MACOG's programs.

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    Maps & Data

    View the properties, traffic counts, parcels and assessment packages of Saint Joseph and Elkhart Counties through our Geographic Information System site.

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    Transportation Improvement Program

    The TIP is a prioritized, multi-year program for the implementation of transportation improvement projects for the entire MACOG region. The TIP serves as a management tool to ensure the most effective use of funding for transportation improvements.

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Program Sector Overview

MACOG has four key program sectors that include federal improvement plans. As an Economic Development District, MACOG fosters regional collaboration for growth.

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Engage with MACOG

Interactive online platform to support public engagement efforts across all MACOG's programs.

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    Argos Comprehensive Plan

    The Town of Argos is working with MACOG to update the current Argos 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 2016

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    SFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program

    The TIP outlines the schedule for federally funded transportation projects, including road investments, safety upgrades, transit, and biking and walking

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    Regional Brownfields Coalition

    This initiative brings together local governments, community organizations, and developers to put potentially contaminated sites back to productive use in our region.

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    2025-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

    This Plan updates the CEDS and directs regional economic development for 2025-2029

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    Downtown Middlebury Parking Study

    The Town is conducting a study to understand downtown parking needs and identify solutions.

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  • Move Safe Michiana

    Move Safe Michiana

    This Plan aims to shape transportation policy, visions, and practices to tackle transportation safety concerns in the region.

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Recent News

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Join the Go574 Bike Month Challenge
Join the Go574 Bike Month Challenge

MACOG has recently launched a new platform, Go574, that helps the public understand and explore all of their travel options in the MACOG Region (St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall & Kosciusko Counties, IN).

MACOG Partners for Clean Air Luncheon Celebrates Local Efforts
MACOG Partners for Clean Air Luncheon Celebrates Local Efforts

ELKHART - Significant achievements in clean air and sustainability were honored Wednesday in Elkhart at Michiana Area Council of Governments’ (MACOG) 2025 Partners for Clean Air Awards Luncheon.

Town of Walkerton Unveils First Electric Police Vehicle in the Region
Town of Walkerton Unveils First Electric Police Vehicle in the Region

Walkerton Chief of Police Matt Schalliol and MACOG representatives unveiled the region’s first pursuit-capable electric law enforcement vehicle in the region at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Town of Walkerton’s police department on Tuesday April 15.