News Release Area water and wastewater utilities seek consumer input May 1, 2019 Regional survey will inform coordinated public outreach efforts.
News Release Spike in pedestrian deaths prompts more action across D.C. region Apr 23, 2019 With pedestrian deaths on the rise around the metropolitan Washington area, local and state officials are taking action to ensure everyone stays safe on the road. The launch of the Street Smart campaign today by COG combines public education with increased enforcement of traffic laws.
News Highlight COG planners: Region can accommodate additional housing in key locations Apr 16, 2019 Activity centers, locations identified as ideal for growth in metropolitan Washington, and areas near high capacity transit can accommodate the additional housing the region needs to address its housing shortage, according to a COG analysis.
TPB News Who's using our region's airports and how are they getting there? Apr 12, 2019 In 2017, fewer people traveled out of the Washington-Baltimore region’s airports for vacation, compared to 2015. And, more people are getting to the region’s airports using ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft when compared to 2015.
TPB News The TPB seeks applications for Transportation Alternatives grants Apr 9, 2019 Sidewalks, crosswalks, and trails are among the small projects eligible to receive funding through a federal grant program that is currently accepting applications for DC and will soon be open for applications from localities in Maryland and Virginia.
TPB News The TPB focuses on safety Apr 9, 2019 Fatal crashes on our region’s roadways have increased each year since 2015, a disturbing turnaround from the dramatic decline in annual fatalities between 2005 and 2013. Several times each week local media publishes disturbing reports about fatal crashes on our roadways. It is no coincidence that roadway safety has been on the TPB’s agenda more often recently.
News Highlight Heart of COG: Hilary Chapman Hilary Chapman Apr 3, 2019 As COG’s Housing Programs Manager, Hilary Chapman finds, supports, and encourages solutions to the region’s shared housing affordability and homelessness challenges.
TPB News Here's what happened at the March TPB meeting Mar 26, 2019 At its March meeting the TPB approved its budget and work program for the year. The board also received the first quarterly briefing on road safety in the region. And got an update on discussions about bringing housing and jobs closer together, one of the Visualize 2045 aspirational initiatives that was taken up by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Planning Directors Technical Committee.
TPB News Did you know the TPB collects bike data? Mar 26, 2019 TPB staff regularly collect transportation-related datasets from our member jurisdictions and other regional partners for inclusion in our Regional Transportation Data Clearinghouse.
TPB News Meet the TPB's 2019 Citizens Advisory Committee Mar 26, 2019 The TPB’s 2019 Citizens Advisory Committee met for its second meeting on March 14. The TPB appointed the new committee in January. Here’s a little bit about the committee and what they’re planning for the year.