News Highlight COG Wins Potomac Champion Award from Alice Ferguson Foundation Jul 9, 2008 COG Board Member and Greenbelt Mayor Judith Davis and COG Executive Director David Robertson display the Potomac Champion Award from the Alice Ferguson Foundation.
News Release Commuter Connections Honors Three Area Businesses Jun 25, 2008 The National Geographic Society, Orange Business Services, and XM Satellite Radio win awards for commuter programs that reduce gasoline use, air pollution and traffic congestion.
News Release Region's Foreclosure Rate One of the Fastest Growing Jun 19, 2008 Metropolitan Washington now has one of the fastest growing foreclosure rates in the country, with families losing homes six times more frequently during the first quarter of 2008 than in 2007, according to a study done by the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Click "more" to read the report and see the new COG Grant Program.
News Release D.C. to Get Wheelchair Accessible Taxicabs for First Time Jun 18, 2008 TPB approves 12 projects to improve transportation access and mobility for people with disabilities and low-income commuters.
News Release Driving Alone to Work is Expensive; Carpooling Saves Commuters Money Jun 17, 2008 The Commuter Connections Cost Calculator shows area residents how much money they can save on their commutes.
News Highlight COG Board Member Bruce Williams honored by Equality Maryland Jun 1, 2008 Takoma Park Mayor and COG Board Member Bruce Williams was honored with an award by Equality Maryland at its 7th Annual Night Out for Equality.
News Highlight Outstanding Foster Parents Honored May 19, 2008 COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation honor region's foster parents at 6th annual gala.
News Release 2008 Bike To Work Day Attracts 7,000 Cyclists From Around Region May 16, 2008 Despite the rain, scores of bicyclists pedaled their way into 26 “pit stops” across the D.C. region, Friday, May 16, 2008, to support Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 2008.
News Release COG’s Report on Homelessness Reveals Number of Homeless Individuals Relatively Unchanged; Emphasizes Need for “Housing First” Approach May 14, 2008 COG's Homeless Services Planning and Coordination Committee released its 8th Homeless Enumeration Report.
News Release Commuter Connections Free Services Provide Relief from High Gas Prices May 1, 2008 There’s a quick and practical remedy for high gas prices: visit CommuterConnections.org to find ways to save money and time getting to work each day. It’s free and easy to register and there are no commitments.