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May 6, 2016

In the wake of WMATA General Manager’s release of his draft plan to address Metro safety and reliability issues, COG Board Chairman Roger Berliner offered his strong support for the GM’s plan.

May 4, 2016

Transportation Planner Nicole McCall has led COG’s effort to analyze job posting data to determine what occupations are in greatest demand in the region, and the skills and education needed by workers to fill those jobs. This new data source will be used to help better prepare workers and develop more robust workforce development programs in the region.

May 2, 2016

COG will host two international fellows, one from Vietnam and one from Singapore, from May 2 to May 27, through the International City County Management Association’s Professional Fellows Program (PFP) funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Apr 27, 2016

This Saturday, April 30, the public is encouraged to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications at over 50 locations throughout metropolitan Washington, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide event to promote the safe disposal of expired and unwanted medications.

Apr 26, 2016

One of the most interesting findings from a recent TPB analysis of regional travel trends is that while the area’s population has grown in recent years, travel by car and transit has stayed more or less steady. According to the researchers behind the analysis, the main reasons lie in shifting demographics and how we use technology.

Apr 26, 2016

The TPB recently approved eight bicycle and pedestrian projects in Northern Virginia to receive $2.9 million in funding under the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program. A portion of STBG funds are set aside for projects other than traditional highway construction, including bicycle, pedestrian, Safe Routes to School, and recreational trails projects.

Apr 26, 2016

The TPB kicked off the month-long lead-up to this year’s regional Bike to Work Day with a proclamation-signing on April 20. Bike to Work Day aims to inspire first-time bicycle commuters and encourage people who already bike to work to do so more often.

Apr 20, 2016

A greater percentage of people are biking and using public transit to get to work, and a smaller percentage of commuters are driving, both alone and in carpools, according to a new analysis by the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG).

Apr 14, 2016

Jurisdictions large and small will be required by HUD to conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) to support their planning efforts to accommodate future housing needs. COG, in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners and the National Housing Conference, hosted area housing directors and key staff members for a conversation about their data needs and to share strategies in preparation for this assessment.

Apr 12, 2016

The region’s twice-yearly Street Smart pedestrian and bicyclist safety campaign kicked off Monday, April 11, at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in Silver Spring.