Region Forward Blog Karen Young: COG is Moving the Region Forward Region Forward May 3, 2013 Contrary to John Slidell’s April 12 Guest Comment claiming that “there is almost no one in this region who wakes up every day thinking about what the region needs to prosper in the future” I know scores of people deeply committed to regional cooperation and sharply focused on our economic competitiveness.
News Highlight Karen Young: COG is Moving the Region Forward May 3, 2013 Board Chairwoman's op-ed in Washington Business Journal highlights the Council of Governments' ability to bring area leaders together and address key regional challenges. Young is president pro-tem of the city of Frederick, Maryland Board of Aldermen.
TPB News Long-Term "Aspirations" Scenario Could Bring More Travel Options, Relief From Growing Delay TPB Weekly Report Apr 29, 2013 Imagine a future in which travel options like transit, bicycling, and walking would be safer and more practical for more people in the region, and drivers would have the option to bypass congestion and enjoy more reliable travel times on many of the region's highways.
Region Forward Blog Bracket Challenge: Building Complete Communities in Metro Washington Rockville Town Center Apr 29, 2013 Should a county put in a new Metrorail station or build a streetcar? Should a city allow for taller buildings in certain areas or implement a form-based code? Should a town promote affordable housing to buy to rent or both?
News Highlight Clean Air Partners Kicks Off National Air Quality Awareness Week Apr 29, 2013 Group holding regional events to spur public interest in air quality in time for 2013 ozone season.
Region Forward Blog Leaders Work to Spur Investments in Building Energy Efficiency to Create Jobs & Fight Climate Change Apr 25, 2013 Financing energy retrofits has been a major focus of area leaders on the Council of Governments’ climate and energy committee since retrofit projects create jobs increase energy efficiency and fight climate change.
Region Forward Blog Partnerships Bring Cleaner More Efficient Engines to Local Businesses Apr 23, 2013 Diesel engines especially older ones generate a lot of pollutants. That black smoke you see pumping out of trucks buses and boats produces major negative effects on human health the environment the climate and exacerbate environmental injustice.
TPB News "Bike To Work Day" on May 17 to Promote Bicycle Commuting and Safety TPB Weekly Report Apr 22, 2013 On Friday, May 17, thousands of Washington area residents will take to roads, bicycle lanes, and shared-use paths to commute to work by bicycle in the region's thirteenth annual Bike to Work Day.
News Highlight Projects Discussed at April TPB Meeting Featured in News Stories Apr 18, 2013 WTOP story covers the work of the Bus on Shoulder Task Force, while WAMU story highlights a TPB scenario that integrates a regional network of toll lanes and bus rapid transit with more concentrated growth in activity centers.
News Release Council of Governments' Officials Congratulate Maryland State Leaders on Transportation Funding Bill Apr 18, 2013 The region’s Transportation Planning Board sent a letter to Governor O’Malley, Lieutenant Governor Brown, and Leaders of the Maryland General Assembly, thanking state leaders for their leadership and dedication in reaching a successful outcome.