Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) – Bridgeport, CT

Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG)

Institution Overview

The Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) is the designated regional planning organization for the Greater Bridgeport area. Headquartered at 1000 Lafayette Boulevard, this agency serves six member municipalities: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull. MetroCOG functions as a forum for local chief elected officials to address issues of regional concern, including land use, conservation, and economic development, effectively replacing many functions of the now-dissolved county government system in Connecticut 🗺️.

Core Functions and Services

• Transportation Planning (MPO): Acting as the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, MetroCOG oversees the funding and planning of transportation improvements, including highways, transit, and bike/pedestrian networks.
• Environmental Planning: Coordinating hazard mitigation plans, brownfields assessment and remediation, and coastal resilience strategies.
• GIS and Data Services: Maintaining a comprehensive Geographic Information System to support local planning and emergency management.
• Shared Services: Facilitating inter-municipal cooperation to reduce costs and improve efficiency for member towns.

Visitor Information

MetroCOG’s offices are located on the 9th Floor (Suite 925) of the RBS Building. As a secure office tower, all visitors must check in with security at the first-floor desk and present valid photo identification to access the elevators. The agency regularly hosts public meetings, particularly for transportation planning, which are open to community members. Public parking is available at metered spots on Lafayette Boulevard or in the parking garage located behind the building (accessible via John or State Street).