# Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) September 17, 2026 Meetings

The Kern Council of Governments meeting on September 17, 2026, approved the recommended FY 2026–27 Transportation Development Act project allocations. Staff reported 13 claims totaling $1.89 million; $778,178 will remain unallocated and roll into the 2027–28 reserve. Two City of Arvin design-only projects were recommended, with reimbursement contingent on securing construction authorization. The board also approved resolutions 2632 and 2633, certifying the environmental documents and adopting the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan and 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program after public review. Members voted in favor of the actions. No specific contract awards or vendors were identified.

Transportation project updates included State Route 223 work in Arvin, which had opened for bids the day before the meeting; the fully funded State Route 43 roundabout near Shafter, expected to go out to bid in about a month; and a roughly $150 million State Route 99 rehabilitation project. Staff also discussed funding needs for local truck-route improvements in Arvin and Lamont and upcoming state grant cycles. An update on truck-route circulation requirements under AB 98 was informational only. The meeting included no vendor selection or contract award vote.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) September 17, 2026 Meetings](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BylrT1A0n6s) - Official Kern County