News Release TPB Votes to Submit Application for Stimulus-Funded Regional Priority Bus Network Jul 15, 2009 K Street Busway, priority bus corridors, and an expanded bike-sharing program are likely components of the proposal.
News Release Despite Onset of Recession, Level of Commercial Construction Increased in Region in 2008 Jul 8, 2009 Overall, there were a lower number of projects, but they had a higher value, square footage than in 2007.
News Release Local Leaders Urge Federal Partners to Meet Their Metro Funding Commitment Jul 8, 2009 COG Board Members said the recent accident on the Red Line has underscored the urgency of securing sustained, dedicated funding for Metro.
News Release Report Highlights Health Disparities Throughout Region Jun 29, 2009 Life expectancy, infant mortality, and lack of insurance are among the notable variations.
News Highlight TPB and FTA Hold Priority Bus Conference Jun 25, 2009 Conference examined ways in which to improve the region's transporation system by utilizing priority buses.
News Highlight Officials Hold Fireworks Safety News Conference and Demonstration Jun 24, 2009 Fire marshals addressed the dangers associated with the use of illegal fireworks and showed how fireworks are mishandled and improperly used.
News Release Commuter Connections Honors Area Businesses Jun 23, 2009 Employers win awards for programs that reduce gasoline use, air pollution and traffic congestion.
News Highlight Panel of Area Leaders Discuss Greater Washington 2050 Initiative Jun 22, 2009 Listen to Greater Washington 2050 Coalition Members Barbara Favola, Alan Imhoff, Jim Dinegar and Stewart Schwartz, and COG Executive Director David Robertson discuss the initiative and the region's future on WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show.
News Highlight COG Recruiting Stakeholders for new Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee Jun 18, 2009 Applications due by July 10, 2009.
News Release TPB Votes Unanimously To Advance Purple Line Project Jun 17, 2009 Regional planning board reviews substantial public comment prior to voting.