Newsroom

There are a number of ways to keep informed about COG, its members, and programs. The Newsroom feed lists news releases and highlights as well as TPB News articles. A variety of content is also available through digital subscriptions.  

For story ideas, data inquiries, and to connect with officials and subject matter experts, reporters should contact the Office of Communications. For questions about TPB News, please contact the Department of Transportation Planning.


COG Video Series: Collaboration in Action

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Introducing Collaboration in Action, COG's video series hosted by Executive Director Clark Mercer. The series spotlights COG's work with member jurisdictions and private, nonprofit, and civic organizations on a wide variety of programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life for everyone in our DMV region. Come along as Clark takes you behind the scenes of several of our initiatives, spreading the word about the value of regional partnership and highlighting the leaders and experts in our network that are making a positive impact in our communities.

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COG Podcast

Prior to Collaboration in Action, COG produced a podcast, Think Regionally, to raise awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focus on solutions. The podcast, which was hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, featured local government, business, and non-profit leaders talking about a variety of timely topics, including the region's economy, racial equity, transportation, housing, and climate change.

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Newsroom Archives

  • TPB News

    TPB Regional Roadway Safety Program supports community-level approaches to reducing traffic injuries and fatalities

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    The TPB approved and funded a Regional Roadway Safety Program (RRSP) that provides short-term consultant services to TPB member jurisdictions. The RRSP provides consultant assistance up to $60,000 for safety-related studies or planning projects (e.g. road safety audits, crash data analysis) and up to $80,000 for design or preliminary engineering (e.g., road diet design, intersection improvements) that address roadway safety concerns.

  • TPB News

    Transportation Resiliency Resource Guide shares takeaways from TPB webinar series

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    The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board concluded a four-part Transportation Resiliency webinar series in July 2022. The TPB has made available a Resiliency Webinars Resource Guide that summarizes key takeaways from the webinars, listing related publications, websites, and program resources.​

  • News Release

    Thousands of DC area residents pledge to go car free

    Today, more than 4,000 commuters and residents in the metropolitan Washington region have taken the pledge to go car free or car-lite to help the region reduce traffic congestion and embrace a healthy lifestyle.

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