News Highlight Officials Discuss Street Smart on NBC4 Show Apr 16, 2013 Arlington County Board Chairman Walter Tejada, District of Columbia Pedestrian Program Coordinator George Branyan, and Montgomery County Pedestrian Safety Coordinator Jeff Dunckel urge drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to look out for each other.
Region Forward Blog Maryland Passes Landmark Forest Legislation trees Apr 16, 2013 Steven Koehn Director/State Forester at Maryland DNR Forest Service Co-Chair American Forest Foundation (AFF) Woodlands Operating Committee and member AFF Board of Trustees
TPB News "Street Smart" Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety as Weather Warms and Days Grow Longer TPB Weekly Report Apr 15, 2013 Between now and mid-May, motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists throughout the region will hear and see reminders about how to stay safe and avoid traffic accidents as warmer spring weather and longer daylight hours bring more people out on foot and on bicycles.
Region Forward Blog Local State Innovations Provide Way to Meet Climate Goals Alexandria_(VA)_City_Hall Apr 12, 2013 As frustrating as Congress’ unwillingness to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may be additional legislation may not even be necessary to achieve the country’s climate mitigation goals.
Region Forward Blog FBI Competition Might Make Headlines but Area Leaders are Committed to Cooperation on Many Economic Issues photo_wbj Apr 11, 2013 At a forum today organized by the DC Chamber of Commerce and Washington Business Journal several top elected officials discussed regional cooperation specifically in regards to economic development.
News Release COG Board Adopts Resolution Ending Controversy on Gun Violence Issue Apr 10, 2013 The Board of Directors the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments approved by a wide margin a resolution that resolved a controversy over an earlier vote addressing the gun violence issue.
News Release New Campaign Warns Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicyclists to Exercise Caution Apr 9, 2013 The Spring 2013 Street Smart campaign features dramatic ads offering safety tips and promoting increased traffic safety vigilance. Officials launched the regional campaign at an event on April 9 in Northeast D.C.
TPB News With New Funding, Wheelchair-Accessible Taxicab Pilot Program in the District To Continue TPB Weekly Report Apr 8, 2013 A pilot program implemented by the Transportation Planning Board to provide wheelchair-accessible taxicab service in the District of Columbia will continue now that District officials have committed a portion of the funding needed to keep the pilot going and to expand it by adding more ramp- and lift-equipped vehicles.
Region Forward Blog Frederick County's Activity Centers in the Spotlight Frederick Apr 2, 2013 A recent article in the Frederick News Post highlights the County’s Activity Centers and discusses in great detail how concentrating growth and development in these mixed-use places will benefit Frederick’s economy improve the County’s quality of life and preserve its agriculture all while accommodating more residents.
TPB News In-Depth Surveys Highlight Travel Patterns in Areas With Different Household Characteristics and Transportation Options TPB Weekly Report Apr 1, 2013 The results of a series of in-depth travel surveys released by the Transportation Planning Board in March highlight key differences in how people live and travel in higher-density areas with greater proximity to transit compared to those with lower densities and fewer travel options.