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.

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COG Annual Meeting

2023 COG Annual Meeting

The 2023 COG Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Luncheon presented its highest honors to three area officials and one organization for their service and contributions to the region. The event was held at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University on December 13, 2023.

News & Multimedia

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COG Recognizes Todd Turner for Leadership on Regional Transportation Initiatives

December 10, 2014

At its Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon, COG honored Prince George’s County Council Member Todd Turner with its highest honor for an elected official, the...
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Barbara Donnellan Wins Visionary Leadership Awar

October 22, 2014

Barbara Donnellan, Arlington County’s County Manager, received the 2014 Visionary Leadership Award on October 17, a prize that recognizes top government...
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COG Honors Local Governments with Climate and Energy Leadership Awards

October 8, 2014

Washington, DC – The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments presented the First Annual Climate and Energy Leadership Awards to the City of Falls Church,...

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COG Annual Meeting

2023 COG Annual Meeting

News & Multimedia

COG Recognizes Todd Turner for Leadership on Regional Transportation Initiatives

Barbara Donnellan Wins Visionary Leadership Awar

COG Honors Local Governments with Climate and Energy Leadership Awards