Karl Fritschen’s career in urban planning received a significant jump start upon his college graduation, as he began employment with the Association of Central Oklahoma Government (ACOG). The Association is comprised of city, county and town governments in Central Oklahoma, and covers Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian and Logan counties. They have voluntarily come together to, importantly, ‘coordinate for sound regional development’, as indicated on the ACOG website.
ACOG is not a governmental entity, and does not legislate or tax. What ACOG does do for Oklahoma citizens is to “…allow member entities to work in partnership to address issues or problems common to many jurisdictions. This regional cooperation serves to strengthen both the individual and collective capabilities of local governments.” Oklahoma state appropriations, along with federal and state contracts, help support ACOG efforts in special projects, such as work with regional transportation planning, groundwater research, wastewater management planning and technical assistance for local municipalities.
Karl Fritschen’s work to update the regional transportation plan for Oklahoma City helped him determine which highways were at or near capacity use, so that these could be included in the Association’s Transportation Improvement Plan. While at ACOG, Karl also prepared a regional bicycle plan, conferring with adjoining jurisdictions and “…identifying suitable corridors and on street locations best suited for bicycle and pedestrian facilities,” according to Karl.
Karl Fritschen’s experience with the membership of this professional association, which served the people of Oklahoma’s urban areas by generating professional data and research to support development projects, set the stage for a successful career.
ACOG is not a governmental entity, and does not legislate or tax. What ACOG does do for Oklahoma citizens is to “…allow member entities to work in partnership to address issues or problems common to many jurisdictions. This regional cooperation serves to strengthen both the individual and collective capabilities of local governments.” Oklahoma state appropriations, along with federal and state contracts, help support ACOG efforts in special projects, such as work with regional transportation planning, groundwater research, wastewater management planning and technical assistance for local municipalities.
Karl Fritschen’s work to update the regional transportation plan for Oklahoma City helped him determine which highways were at or near capacity use, so that these could be included in the Association’s Transportation Improvement Plan. While at ACOG, Karl also prepared a regional bicycle plan, conferring with adjoining jurisdictions and “…identifying suitable corridors and on street locations best suited for bicycle and pedestrian facilities,” according to Karl.
Karl Fritschen’s experience with the membership of this professional association, which served the people of Oklahoma’s urban areas by generating professional data and research to support development projects, set the stage for a successful career.