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.

Visit the video series page

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, Visualize

The TPB is conducting a public opinion survey

Oct 13, 2020
The TPB launched a region-wide public opinion survey at the end of September. The survey will provide input for the update of Visualize 2045, the region’s long-range transportation plan.
TPB News

TPB News readers, who are you?

Oct 13, 2020
The TPB News editors want to know who reads TPB News and what subjects you'd like us to cover. If you’re new to us, TPB News is a twice monthly newsletter and blog that helps our readers and stakeholders stay up-to-date with what is happening at the TPB.
TPB News

4 questions about the TPB's Regional Travel Survey

Oct 13, 2020
A brief Q & A about the once a decade Regional Travel Survey (RTS) with TPB Transportation Planner Ken Joh.
News Highlight

Town hall series to help local leaders navigate 'new normal' in 2021

Oct 7, 2020
From COVID-19 and a recession, to a national reckoning on race and an approaching election, area officials are grappling with how to best manage and respond to the many challenging events of 2020.
News Release

COVID-19 related restrictions and weather contributed to region's lowest ozone air pollution levels on record

Oct 6, 2020
Further sustained improvement is needed for the region to meet the federal ozone standard.
News Release

Less daylight can lead to more pedestrian deaths

Oct 1, 2020
Fall and winter are a high-risk time of year for people walking and biking, and local officials are reminding residents to make safety a top priority during the coming months.
TPB News

Here's what happened at the September TPB meeting

Sep 22, 2020
At its September meeting the TPB approved an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program for the District of Columbia. The meeting also included briefings covering the process to set Transit Safety Targets as part of Performance Based Planning and Programming, and updates on the Participation Plan, Visualize 2045, and an employer survey on telework during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TPB News

The TPB will set Transit Safety Targets for the first time

Sep 22, 2020
The TPB is working on preliminary regional Transit Safety Targets as part of the federally required Performance Based Planning and Programming. This is the first time the TPB will be setting regional targets regarding safety on transit in the region. One goal of this target setting process is that it will lead to a greater focus on and understanding of the factors that affect safety on transit.
News Highlight

Emergency managers promote 2020 National Preparedness Month

Sep 21, 2020
September is National Preparedness Month and COG and its member governments are encouraging everyone in the region to plan ahead of emergencies.
News Highlight

COG prioritizes food security as lack of access increases for many residents

Sep 17, 2020
Economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has increased instances of food insecurity in the region. COG anticipates that this limited or uncertain availability of safe and nutritious food will continue to be a pressing challenge for many of the region's families in the months ahead.

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