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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EV Laws and Regulations

The Electric Vehicle (EV) State Laws and Regulations page of COG’s EV Clearinghouse seeks to keep members apprised of state laws and regulations that influence EV deployment in local communities. Scroll down to see District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland state laws and regulations. Use the pointer to expand or collapse each grant description.

News & Multimedia

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Electric Vehicle Planning Moves Forward with New Partnership

September 30, 2011

COG advanced regional electric vehicle planning by joining the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), an industry association of vehicle and...
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How Local Governments Can Plan for Electric Vehicles

May 4, 2011

A COG Forum brought together representatives from local governments, utilities, and electric vehicle suppliers to discuss how local governments in the region...

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EV Laws and Regulations

News & Multimedia

Electric Vehicle Planning Moves Forward with New Partnership

How Local Governments Can Plan for Electric Vehicles