TMACOG

What TMACOG does

TMACOG (Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments), now operating as Lake Erie West Regional Council, is a nonpartisan Council of Governments under Ohio law, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It is a voluntary membership organization of dues-paying governmental members, including cities, counties, villages, townships, schools, colleges, and park districts across five northwest Ohio counties (Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Ottawa, Sandusky) and one southeast Michigan county (Monroe). Membership exceeds 80 governmental entities collectively representing more than 800,000 residents. The organization holds two federally designated roles: the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for regional transportation planning and Surface Transportation Block Grant programming, and the regional 208 Wastewater Authority under the Clean Water Act. It additionally serves as the administrative home for NRAC District 12, which allocates Clean Ohio Fund grants, and has returned more than $20 million to Lucas County for green space and watershed protection across its history.

Name

TMACOG

Legal name

Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments

Website

https://tmacog.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TMACOG, now operating as Lake Erie West Regional Council, is a nonpartisan Council of Governments serving 80+ governmental members across five northwest Ohio counties and one Michigan county, functioning as the region's federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization and 208 Wastewater Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Government Planning Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK), Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

Keywords

• Regional transportation planning
• Water quality planning
• Metropolitan planning organization
• Air quality forecasting
• Council of governments

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: Lake Erie West Regional Council is a voluntary organization of dues-paying members. Members include local governments (cities, counties, villages, townships), schools and colleges, park districts, and other organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Dues fund core operations and regional planning activities.
2. Federal and State Grants: TMACOG receives federal and state grant funding for transportation planning (as the Metropolitan Planning Organization), water quality programs, Clean Air Act compliance, and environmental initiatives. Grants from EPA, ODOT, and other agencies support specific programs.
3. Clean Ohio Fund Administration: TMACOG serves as the administrative home for the Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) District 12, which allocates Clean Ohio Fund grants. In Lucas County, more than $20 million in Clean Ohio funding has been returned for open space and watershed protection. This is an administrative function rather than revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lake Erie West Regional Council (formerly TMACOG) is a Council of Governments that convenes more than 80 local government members across five Ohio counties and one Michigan county to coordinate regional planning for transportation, water quality and air quality, and to administer federal and state funding programs. It operates as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Toledo metropolitan area and as the regional 208 Wastewater Authority under the Clean Water Act, providing planning documents (TIP, 208 Plan, EV Infrastructure Plan), GIS mapping, air quality forecasting, Clean Ohio Fund grant administration (NRAC District 12), and workforce training for water/wastewater operators.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Council Membership and Coordination Services Voluntary membership and convening services for more than 80 local government members in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, providing consensus-building, committee participation, General Assemblies, and member-resource portal access for cities, counties, villages, townships, schools and park districts.
• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Coordination and funding document for regionally significant transportation projects across the Toledo metropolitan area; in 2024 TMACOG awarded nearly $21 million in TMACOG-managed Surface Transportation Block Grant funds to 14 projects in Lucas and Wood counties.
• Transportation Planning Services (roadway, rail, transit, freight, bike/pedestrian, EV) Regional transportation planning services including roadway, rail, bike and pedestrian accommodations, transit planning, freight planning, and the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Implementation Plan (with Burgess & Niple) covering Lucas, Wood, Sandusky, and Ottawa counties in Ohio and Monroe County in Michigan.
• 208 Areawide Water Quality Management Plan Federally recognized water quality plan developed under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act covering Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Wood counties in Ohio and parts of Monroe County in Michigan; updated annually in cooperation with planning areas and management agencies.
• GIS Map Portal Interactive mapping portal enabling users to explore watersheds, stormwater infrastructure, membership geography, and EV charging sites across the region.
• Air Quality Forecasting and Reporting Twice-weekly ozone forecasts for the City of Toledo using four ratings (Good, Satisfactory, Precaution, Caution), coordinated with EPA AirNow for current air quality conditions.
• Clean Ohio Fund Administration (NRAC District 12) Administrative home for the Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) District 12, which evaluates applications and allocates Clean Ohio Fund grants through the Ohio Public Works Commission; more than $20 million has been returned to Lucas County for open space and watershed protection.
• Water Workforce Coalition Training Program Professional development training for water and wastewater operators delivered through a partnership with Owens Community College, the City of Toledo, and regional utility partners; has launched the professional development of dozens of new operators.
• Student Watershed Watch Program Annual hands-on water quality testing program for students since 1989, involving approximately 1,000 students from more than 20 classrooms per year, with data collection and macroinvertebrate analysis; 25,000+ students have participated since inception.
• Northwest Ohio Justice40 Dashboard Dashboard combining EPA's Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) and DOT's Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer to identify disadvantaged communities across northwest Ohio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ students trained through Student Watershed Watch since 1989
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024TMACOG partnered with ODOT and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to study options for improving the US 23 highway corridor between Toledo and Columbus. ODOT is the primary state transportation agency providing funding and regulatory authority for transportation projects in the region.
• Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnered with TMACOG and ODOT to study options to improve travel between Waldo and Interstate 270 along the US 23 corridor. MORPC represents central Ohio's regional planning interests.
• Owens Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in the Water Workforce Coalition to provide professional development for water and wastewater operators. Owens provides educational programming as part of this workforce development initiative.
• City of ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Water Workforce Coalition partner along with Owens Community College and many utility partners. City of Toledo provides support for water/wastewater operator professional development. Also a dues-paying member government.
• Cleveland State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Lake Erie West members are eligible for a discounted rate on Cleveland State University's Leadership Academy for public and nonprofit professionals.
• Burgess & NipleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMACOG contracted with Burgess & Niple to develop the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Implementation Plan for the region. This is a consulting/contracted technical partnership for planning services.
• Water and Wastewater Utility PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple utility partners participate in the Water Workforce Coalition. These utilities support TMACOG's water and wastewater operator training and professional development programs.
• Metroparks ToledominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetroparks Toledo is a key partner in Clean Ohio Fund projects and hosted the Student Watershed Watch Summit. Recipient of Clean Ohio funding for Howard Marsh Metropark acquisition.
• Partners for Clean StreamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization referenced in stormwater and water quality education materials. Collaborates on public education programs including the 'Give Water a Hand' business campaign.
• Blanchard River Demonstration FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural research partnership showcasing innovative farming practices to improve water quality in the western Lake Erie basin. TMACOG links to their resources on its agriculture page.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TMACOG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TmacogTube
• Facebookfacebook.com/TMACOG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-erie-west
• Instagraminstagram.com/lake_erie_west

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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