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COG's podcast, Think Regionally, raises awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focuses on solutions. The podcast, which is hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, features 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

Region Forward Blog

Q&A: City of Alexandria Council Member Tim Lovain

Dec 22, 2016
City of Alexandria Council Member Tim Lovain served as the 2016 Chairman of the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) staffed by COG. In this Q&A, Chairman Lovain discusses some of the region's biggest transportation challenges and how the TPB is working to address them.
News Release

TPB elects Rockville's Bridget Donnell Newton as 2017 chairman

Dec 21, 2016
During its December meeting, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted unanimously to elect its 2017 officers, including City of Rockville Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton, who will serve as TPB Chairman.
News Release

Regional Air Passenger Enplanements Rise in 2015, TPB Reports

Dec 21, 2016
The TPB released the results of the 2015 Regional Air Passenger Survey, which looks at data from the region’s three commercial service airports: Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National, and Washington Dulles International. The survey, which is performed every two years, includes data on passenger enplanements by airport, trip purpose, factors influencing airport choice for travelers, and transit mode used to access the airport.
News Release

Statement by David Snyder on emergency preparedness following terror attacks in Berlin, Jordan, and Yemen

Dec 21, 2016
Snyder, who serves as Chairman of COG’s National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council, shares 'See Something, Say Something' messaging and resources related to active shooter situations.
News Highlight

Three takeaways from the 2016 COG Annual Meeting

Dec 21, 2016
The COG annual membership meeting on December 14 provided area leaders with an opportunity to focus on major regional initiatives, such as efforts to restore the Metrorail system and strengthen homeland security coordination.
News Highlight

Geldart, Schwartz presented with COG award for regional leadership

Dec 20, 2016
COG’s Ronald F. Kirby Award for Collaborative Leadership was presented to two regional leaders, the District of Columbia's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency's Chris Geldart and Arlington County's James Schwartz.
News Highlight

Locals in metropolitan Washington plan for a sustainable future

Dec 16, 2016
Local planners gathered at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) for a Sustainability in Comprehensive Plans Workshop on December 5 to share their expertise about incorporating innovative environmental, social and economic policies in community plans, and hear about the latest in best practices from the American Planning Association’s Sustaining Places and the STAR Communities rating system.
News Release

2016 COG Awardees: Roger Berliner, Chris Geldart, James Schwartz, GSA's FedScape

Dec 14, 2016
Berliner accepted COG’s highest honor for an elected official, the Elizabeth and David Scull Award for Metropolitan Public Service, at its Annual Meeting. Geldart and Schwartz both won Ronald F. Kirby Awards for Collaborative Leadership. GSA's FedScape team won COG's Partnership Award.
News Release

COG Board Chairman Roger Berliner urges regional cooperation on Metrorail, economic competitiveness

Dec 14, 2016
Berliner addressed gathering of 200 area leaders at COG Annual Meeting.
News Highlight

Tony Costa and GSA's FedScape team receive COG Regional Partnership Award

Dec 14, 2016
COG honored Tony Costa, the Senior Advisor to the Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and GSA’s FedScape team for their work ensuring that efficiency, economic development, and sustainability are considered when deciding where to locate federal facilities.

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