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

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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Area employers recognized for innovative and sustainable commuter programs

June 22, 2017

The Annual Employer Recognition Awards, hosted by COG's Commuter Connections program, celebrated three area companies at the National Press Club, marking the...
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COG honors 2017 Foster Parents of the Year

May 10, 2017

Foster parents from 10 jurisdictions across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia were honored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments...
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Berliner Recognized for Leadership, Public Service

December 21, 2016

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COG Annual Meeting

2023 COG Annual Meeting

News & Multimedia

Area employers recognized for innovative and sustainable commuter programs

COG honors 2017 Foster Parents of the Year

Berliner Recognized for Leadership, Public Service