About Us

COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.

Transportation

Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

Environment

COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

Community

Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.

Homeland Security & Public Safety

COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

About Us

COG Annual Meeting

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The 2024 COG Membership & Awards Reception will be held on December 11, 2024 at DC Water Headquarters. To RSVP for the event, visit the Eventbrite registration page.

News & Multimedia

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Celebrating regionalism at revamped annual meeting

December 12, 2024

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) presented Loudoun County Chair At-Large Phyllis Randall with its highest honor to an elected official...
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COG recognizes Christian Dorsey, Penelope Gross with leadership awards

December 13, 2023

COG honored regional leaders at 2023 Annual Meeting.
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COG recognizes three local programs for climate and energy leadership

October 11, 2023

City of Rockville, Montgomery County Green Bank, and Alexandria City Public Schools honored

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COG Annual Meeting

News & Multimedia

Celebrating regionalism at revamped annual meeting

COG recognizes Christian Dorsey, Penelope Gross with leadership awards

COG recognizes three local programs for climate and energy leadership