The Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) is a federal metropolitan planning organization that coordinates transportation planning and investment decisions with the state, municipalities and public transportation partners. The Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) provides staff support for the PACTS governance committees and implements PACTS policies and projects. For the most part, the communities in our region belong to both PACTS and GPCOG, but there are some exceptions. The maps below show the membership of both organizations.