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Commuter Connections Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Elements Revised Evaluation Framework

Mar 15, 2022

The Commuter Connections Program, in concert with program partners, is responsible for implementing a package of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program elements in the metropolitan Washington region. The objective of these elements is to improve the travel experience of regional commuters and support regional efforts to meet air quality goals and mitigate growth in vehicle miles traveled. This report provides a framework and methodology for evaluating the transportation and air quality impacts of these TDM program elements.

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Region United Framework Document

Mar 9, 2022

Report on the COG Board of Directors planning framework for 2030. The framework provides short summaries on the following four priorities: Equity Emphasis Areas (EEAs), High-Capacity Transit Station Areas (HCTs), 2030 Regional Housing Targets, and the 2030 Climate Goal. It also highlights COG grants, technical assistance, planning tools, and other resources available to its members to advance these shared regional goals.

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TPB Climate Change Mitigation Study of 2021

Jan 7, 2022

The TPB conducted, with consultant assistance, a scenario study to assess ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the on-road transportation sector.

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Recommended Stream Restoration Best Practices

Jan 6, 2022

This report details a set of recommended best practices for how local governments in metropolitan Washington can implement stream restoration projects, focusing on planning/design, siting and final project selection, public engagement, and construction/assessment/maintenance.

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Chesapeake Bay & Water Resources Policy Committee Annual Report

Dec 30, 2021

A summary of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Chesapeake Bay & Water Resources Policy Committee accomplishments for the year in the areas of policy, partnership, promotion, and outreach.

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Our Changing Region

Nov 10, 2021

The “Our Changing Region” series is primarily limited to COG member jurisdictions, and focuses its analysis on what Census and American Community Survey data reveals about the region.

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Transportation Management Plan Handbook

Nov 2, 2021

The handbook outlines the process for federal agencies to prepare a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for federal campuses and installations. Broadly, TMPs guide federal installations in addressing federal and regional transportation and development objectives to foster sustainable, multi-modal, and healthy workplaces and communities. The handbook was prepared by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, National Capital Planning Commission, and General Services Administration.

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Big Data for Regional Travel and Mobility Analyses

Sep 24, 2021

The TPB completed a study to evaluate Big Data and its use and limitations in regional travel and mobility analyses and modeling.

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Scenario Planning Organizational Awareness and Understanding

Aug 11, 2021

In 2020 and 2021, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) conducted a study to explore scenario planning processes and tools that could complement its travel demand modeling capabilities, enabling it to generate and evaluate alternative possible futures quickly and efficiently across a broad range of topics.

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Commuter Connections Retention Rate Survey Report

Jul 20, 2021

This report presents the results of a “retention rate” survey of commuters who participated in Commuter Connections’ carpool/vanpool ridematching service, regional Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program, a commuter incentive program administered by Commuter Connections, or who requested other commute information or assistance from the Commuter Connections website or mobile application.