OTHER PROGRAMS

Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA)

The purpose of this program is to provide administrative services to the Service Authority for the abatement of abandoned vehicles in Merced County pursuant to Section 22710 of the Vehicle Code.  MCAG set up the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement program which began collecting fees in July of 2010.

Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)

As the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) for Merced County, MCAG manages a network of 88 call boxes on Interstate 5 and State Routes 99 and 152.  The call boxes provide motorists in need with a 24 hour direct link to the California Highway Patrol. This program is a joint project of MCAG,  Caltrans, and the California Highway Patrol.

Merced Data Special Services (MDSS)

Since 1990 MDSS has a solid history of regional data assembly and planning excellence, MDSS provides data products and professional services which help to meet the information needs of local government officials and business leaders