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May 12, 2014

Fairfax County Supervisor and COG Chesapeake Bay Policy Committee Chair Penny Gross spoke at Smithsonian Garden Fest on May 9 as part of National Drinking Water Week. She encouraged people to protect area waterways use water wisely and drink tap water while local water utilities provided reusable bottles and fresh tap water to attendees.

May 7, 2014

As communities across the country embrace sustainable initiatives the Washington area is a leader in implementing sustainable infrastructure through actions such as growing our uses of solar energy building super-efficient housing and incorporating sustainability principles into our unique mix of government commercial and residential development in the Region’s Activity Centers. These efforts are changing the face of several communities.

May 6, 2014

On Saturday, May 3rd, the Council of Governments Corrections Chiefs Committee sponsored the 23rd Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of fallen corrections officers at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. The ceremony commenced National Correctional Employees Week, and brought together local officials from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia as well as correctional employees and their families from around the United States.

May 5, 2014

The latest growth forecasts from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) predict more than 1.5 million new jobs and 2 million new residents in the Washington region by 2040. Most of this new growth will occur in denser, mixed-use housing and job centers known as Activity Centers, according to the forecasts. COG works directly with its member jurisdictions to update its "Cooperative Forecasts" on a periodic basis. The forecasts predict how much the region will grow in coming deca​

Apr 28, 2014

The region is making some progress in implementing key priorities spelled out in the Regional Transportation Priorities Plan, according to a preliminary assessment presented to the Transportation Planning Board in April. The assessment found that local, state, and regional transportation agencies are pursuing many of the individual strategies in the plan. It also found that more people will, in the future, have access to or will be using more efficient travel modes like transit, bicycling, and w​

Apr 28, 2014

With the “Ozone Season” starting for 2014, officials want the region to continue its positive trend in air quality. Starting today, Air Quality Awareness week is part of a nationwide effort to increase awareness of the connection between air quality and public health.

Apr 24, 2014

When people think about things that add to air pollution power plants and large vehicles they see on the road may come to mind first. But off the road and often out of sight there are other significant sources too.

Apr 24, 2014

Washington Post Metro columnist joined COG staff members to monitor fish in the Anacostia River for a column and short video.

Apr 24, 2014

Chief of Police Kim C. Dine has over 37 years of distinguished service in the field of law enforcement—with his most recent appointment occurring in December 2012 as the eighth Chief of Police of the United States Capitol Police. Previously Chief Dine served the region as the District 1 Commander of the Metropolitan Police Department overseeing Downtown DC and Capitol Hill and also served as Police Chief for the City of Frederick Police Department. Chief Dine chairs COG’s Police Chiefs Commi​

Apr 24, 2014

Commuter Connections, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, launched a new mobile-friendly website and mobile apps to give commuters state-of-the-art access to its programs on their smartphones and tablets. This effort is just the most recent in Commuter Connections’ history of delivering quality commuter services using the leading technology of the time.