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The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG) is an intergovernmental association of the local governments for the Metropolitan Planning Area of Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, and Webster Parishes established to assist in planning for common needs, cooperating for the mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. The vision of NLCOG is to conduct regional planning, facilitate coordination and cooperation, serve as a source of information and expertise on issues affecting northwest Louisiana, and assist member agencies in accessing funding to accomplish local and regional goals.

News And Updates

Upcoming Meetings

January 16, 2026

Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee and Board of Directors Meeting

The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments' Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee and Board of Directors will be meeting Friday January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am at Government Plaza in the Government Chambers, 505 Travis St, Shreveport, LA 71101.

The MPO meeting will begin at 9:00 am, followed by the Board of Directors meeting.

Public Comment Period
December 19, 2025

Transportation Management Area Certification Review

FHWA and FTA want to hear from you!

Submit comments for consideration in the certification report by January 16, 2026.

Send comments by email:
laura.phillips@dot.gov
michelle.bloomer@dot.gov

OR by mail:
Laura Phillips
Federal Highway Administration LA Division
5304 Flanders Dr. Ste. A
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Michelle Bloomer
Federal Transit Administration Region 6
819 Taylor St. Ste. 14A02
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
General News
December 2, 2025

Public Meetings FY2026-2027

The Highway Priority Program is developed annually by DOTD and provided to the legislature and the public in accordance with La. R.S. 48:229.1 and La. R.S. 230. In compliance with these statutes, the Highway Priority Program identifies the projects that are scheduled for construction letting in the next state fiscal year and all projects being developed in the other stages.

Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 8:30 am
Shreveport City Council Chambers
505 Travis St, Shreveport