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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 Report

Jan 23, 2025

Summary

Partnership is at the heart of the Council of Governments’ work, and in 2024, COG launched some of its most ambitious collaborations yet, such as the DMVMoves transit initiative with Metro, area transit operators, and government, business, and community partners. COG also engaged with member governments and partners on efforts to ensure a resilient water supply, enhance public safety coordination, expand our electric vehicle charging network, and provide more affordable housing options.

Learn more about this collaborative work and how COG is building on these initiatives in 2025 in COG's annual report and corresponding video.

Visit the Member Benefits web page for a brochure on COG's programs and services.

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