TPB News This Car Free Day, try out travel modes that might help you avoid back-ups Sep 13, 2016 A recent TPB traffic analysis showed that September is one of the worst months for traffic in the Washington area. It also showed that “September Shock,” the change from summertime traffic back to business-as-usual commuting, routinely results in jumps in travel delay of 15-45%. The good news for drivers is that the region has many more ways to get around besides driving alone, some of which can help travelers avoid traffic altogether. Car Free Day gives drivers a chance to try other options.
News Highlight Kerry A. Payne honored by District officials, remembered by regional colleagues at COG Sep 12, 2016 On September 11, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and public safety officials dedicated the District’s Emergency Operations Center in honor of Kerry A. Payne, former Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) Deputy Operations Chief.
News Highlight COG, Members Promote National Preparedness Month Sep 9, 2016 September is National Preparedness Month and COG and its members are encouraging everyone in the region to be prepared for emergencies at home, at work, and when traveling.
TPB News Get ready for traffic to pick back up as part of "September Shock" Aug 30, 2016 Next week marks the beginning of what area traffic experts have dubbed “September Shock,” the month-long phenomenon in which traffic delays on the region’s roadways bounce back in a big way from their annual summertime lull. This jump is one of the most predictable and pronounced traffic events of the year, according to a recent analysis by researchers at the TPB.
News Release Car Free Day Registration Opens; Metropolitan Washington Gets Ready to Green the Commute on September 22 Aug 30, 2016 International Car Free Day is Thursday, September 22 and metropolitan Washington area commuters, residents, and students who participate by taking the pledge to go car free or car-lite will qualify to win great prizes such as gift certificates to restaurants and retailers.
TPB News Change things up. Go car free or car-lite Sept. 22! Aug 23, 2016 How will you get to work on Thursday, September 22? Will you drive? Take transit? Bicycle or walk? How about those non-work trips, like errands, meeting up with friends, picking up the kids, or grocery shopping?
TPB News Learn about transportation project prioritization at the Sept. 15 TIP Forum Aug 23, 2016 Ever wonder how area transportation agencies prioritize and fund major projects and programs? Or which projects are slated for funding and construction in the next few years? On September 15, the TPB will host a public forum to shed greater light on the prioritization process and to take a closer look at the region’s six-year transportation spending plan, known as the Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP.
News Highlight Metropolitan Washington Continues to Celebrate Water and Wastewater Professionals Aug 9, 2016 The COG Board of Directors’ May resolution in support of Virginia’s Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day and Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week continues to be highlighted in a number of ways across the region. The resolution supported the Virginia Assembly’s designation of June 30 annually as a date to celebrate all of the hard working and committed water sector professionals that work diligently to protect public health and the environment.
TPB News These newly funded bicycle and pedestrian projects in Maryland will advance regional priorities Aug 9, 2016 Five bicycle and pedestrian projects in Maryland set to receive $1.1 million in federal funding will advance several key regional transportation priorities, including expanding travel options, connecting and strengthening Activity Centers, and serving disadvantaged communities.
News Release Commercial construction slows in metropolitan Washington, according to new Council of Governments report Aug 4, 2016 Commercial construction declined by 31 percent between 2014 and 2015, according to a new COG report which provides information on non-residential projects that have been completed metropolitan Washington.