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Commuter Connections Work Program

This document provides information on an alternative commute program for the metropolitan Washington region called “Commuter Connections.” The program is designed to improve traffic congestion and regional air quality by reducing single occupancy vehicle use. Specific program elements include Commuter Operations Center, Regional Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Program, Marketing, Monitoring and Evaluation, Employer Outreach, and GRH Baltimore.

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Building Resilience Together: Community-Military Collaboration in Washington, D.C.

Apr 12, 2023

With a grant from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) of the Department of Defense (DoD), COG collaborated with global advisory firm ICF and its partner Nspiregreen, and other partners in the region to conduct a Military Installation Resilience Review (MIRR). The report identifies hazards and vulnerabilities in communities surrounding four military installations in Washington, D.C. that could impact the military’s ability to carry out its missions on-base. The report also outlines actions to address these vulnerabilities.

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Enhanced Mobility Program Case Studies

Apr 24, 2023

The case studies describe projects receiving U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section 5310 program funding, as well as funding from previous New Freedom and Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) programs.

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2022 Bike to Work Day Survey Results

May 16, 2023

This brief report presents results of a survey of commuters who participated in the 2022 regional Bike to Work Day event, held in May 2022.

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Commercial Construction Indicators Report

Jun 15, 2023

This report provides information on the number, location, structure type, and size of new commercial development projects in metropolitan Washington.

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Metropolitan Washington Regional Directory of Municipal Foresters

Jun 28, 2023

The Metropolitan Washington Regional Directory of Municipal Foresters provides names, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail and Internet addresses of key forestry personnel within the member government area of the Council of Governments.

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Local Jurisdiction Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Checklist

Jul 12, 2023

The EV Ready Checklist provides a comprehensive high-level overview of steps local jurisdictions can work on to prepare their community and government fleet for transportation electrification.

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National Capital Region Freight Plan

Jul 19, 2023

The National Capital Region Freight Plan describes the role freight transportation plays in the Region’s economy, provides an overview of the Region’s multimodal freight transportation system, describes the drivers of freight demand and the freight flows resulting from it, identifies the most significant freight issues in the region, and provides recommendations to ensure the multimodal freight transportation system continues to support the economy of the region and the quality of life of its residents and visitors.

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State of the Commute Survey Report

Aug 14, 2023

Commuter Connections State of the Commute (SOC) Report has been produced every three years since 2001 tracking a wide range of transportation information and assistance services designed to inform Washington DC area commuters of the availability and benefits of alternatives to driving alone and to assist them to find alternatives that fit their commute needs.

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Drinking Water and Wastewater Survey Responses

Aug 22, 2023

COG issues a digital survey on water and wastewater knowledge, attitudes, and behavior to residents of metropolitan Washington. The survey is conducted on behalf of the 16 water and wastewater utilities and jurisdictions who oversee the regionwide water communication and outreach as part of COG's Community Engagement Campaign. The group issues the survey annually to measure changes in water awareness and behaviors to protect area water and water infrastructure.