Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

09/09/2026

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09/02/2026

The third part of our free Medicare 101 series on Sept. 3 will focus on Part D prescription coverage. Learn how Part D works, how to get it, what the costs are for Part D, eligibility and how to apply for financial assistance with Part D costs for those with low incomes. Will also discuss other cost saving options available to consumers enrolled in Part D.

Review last week's session and register for this week's at ppacg.org/medicare101

08/25/2026

Our Medicare 101 series continues on Thursday, with a focus on Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans. The session will explains the 2 types of coverage consumers can choose from for additional insurance to go with their Medicare A and B: Medigaps and Medicare Advantage Plans, what they are, how they coordinate with Medicare and what coverage they provide for those enrolled in Medicare A and B.

Review last week's session and register for this week's at ppacg.org/medicare101.

08/19/2026

Registration for The Ozone Exchange, the Intermountain West’s first ozone-focused air quality conference in 10 years, is open for researchers, policy makers, planners, industry and environmental representatives, and the general public at ozoneexchange.org.

The Ozone Exchange will take place Oct. 26-28, at the Pedersen Toyota Center at the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, Colo.

The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are jointly hosting a three-day conference on ozone science and attainment challenges specific to the Intermountain West states.

08/18/2026

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is updating the Four-Year Plan in 2026, the strategic plan for aging services in our region. Our next community conversation is at 10 a.m. on August 27 at the Monument Town Hall, we're looking for input from our region on topics including, but not limited to, transportation, meals, aging at home, caregiving and insurance counseling.

08/17/2026

PPACG is accepting comments on the Regional Freight Mobility Plan. The Regional Freight Plan builds on the accomplishments of the Regional Freight Study and establishes a data-driven decision-making framework to advance freight regional goals and objectives, informed by community input and engagement with freight stakeholders.

Read the draft and provide comment at https://ppacg.org/ppacg-accepting-public-comments-on-regional-freight-mobility-plan/

08/14/2026

Our four-part Medicare 101 series begins Aug. 20, with an overview of Medicare Eligibility and Coverage for Parts A&B. Learn more about that course, or any of the other free courses this fall, at ppacg.org/medicare101.

03/18/2026

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is seeking one volunteer to serve as a citizen-at large representative on its Community Advisory Committee. These memberships are open to all residents PPACG area, which includes El Paso, Teller, and Park counties. The Community Advisory Committee meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. Meetings are hybrid and are held in PPACG’s offices at 14 S Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 and virtually online.

More information and the application form is available at https://ppacg.org/ppacg-seeks-citizen-at-large-member-for-community-advisory-committee/

03/13/2026

PPACG is accepting comments on the Fiscal Years 2027-31 Transportation Improvement Program through April 12, and will hold a pair of open houses for individuals to ask questions and submit comments. This document is a four-year plan that implements the long-range regional transportation plan’s goals and identifies the specific transportation and transit projects for which the region will allocate its federal funds.

Review the Transportation Improvement Program, its financial plan, submit comment and view the open house information at https://ppacg.org/ppacg-accepting-public-comments-schedules-open-houses-for-2027-31-transportation-improvement-program.

03/11/2026

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of Directors recognized John Henry during today's meeting for his decades of leadership of Drive Smart Colorado. He was presented with Drive Smart's ceremonial white cowboy hat, presented to individuals who dedicate time and expertise in traffic safety education efforts in the region.