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Apr 4, 2018

For almost ten years, Daniel Son has worked to help make the metropolitan Washington region’s transportation system more environmentally efficient and sustainable. As a Transportation Engineer at COG, Son analyzes air quality and vehicle emissions data to help local leaders plan for the region’s transportation future.

Apr 2, 2018

The report looks at trends in location, type, and size of new commercial development – completed non-residential projects, including office, retail, industrial, healthcare, and hospitality properties – in metropolitan Washington.

Mar 28, 2018

COG is helping coordinate twenty jurisdictions in the region to simultaneously issue a test message to the public through the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system on Thursday, April 5, between 10-11 a.m.

Mar 28, 2018

A sure sign that spring is here, registration for Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 2018 is now open. This year’s event on Friday, May 18 in metropolitan Washington is expected to set new participation records, featuring 100 pit stops throughout the region.

Mar 27, 2018

The Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) today elected as its Chairman Christopher A. Hart, who served as Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the Obama Administration. Mark V. Rosenker of Virginia, another former NTSB Chairman who served under President George W. Bush and almost a year during President Obama’s first term, was elected the MSC Vice Chairman.

Mar 22, 2018

COG Environmental Programs Director Steve Walz was a guest on The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU where he discussed the state of the region's infrastructure.

Mar 21, 2018

The Metrorail Safety Commission held its inaugural meeting on March 13. COG, which hosted the gathering, continues to help D.C., Maryland, and Virginia establish the new, independent oversight body.

Mar 20, 2018

To ensure the health, well-being, and safety of the public, government employees, and elected officials, COG will study the physical security infrastructure of local government buildings in 2018. At its March meeting, the COG Board of Directors was briefed on a plan for moving this initiative forward, beginning with a regional survey of the security measures and policies in place in each jurisdiction.

Mar 13, 2018

What kinds of cars and trucks are on our region’s roads? TPB planners are interested in understanding the current characteristics of cars, trucks and buses in our region. Knowing this information helps them more accurately forecast mobile emissions and see if our region is meeting its air quality goals. ​