News Highlight CLRP Now Available for Viewing Via Google Earth Jul 26, 2007 Wondering what the TPB has in store for the region's roadways? Try out a new interactive way to see what's happening using Google Earth TM . Click "more" to learn about the advanced visualization of the CLRP.
News Release Report Reveals Significant Decrease in Homicides and Motor Vehicle Theft Jul 11, 2007 The incidence of violent and property crimes in the region decreased by four percent between 2005 and 2006, according to a report released today by the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG).
News Release Commuter Connections Tips Its Hat To Local Employers Who Raise The Bar In Commuter Benefit Programs Jun 26, 2007 The Washington metropolitan region is notorious for its traffic congestion and some local employers are stepping up to do something about it. At today’s 10 th annual Employer Recognition Awards ceremony, held at the National Press Club, three regional companies were hailed for raising the standard of offering commuter benefits to its employees.
News Release Gerald E. Connolly Receives 2007 Tom Bradley Leadership Award Jun 25, 2007 Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, was presented with the 2007 Tom Bradley Leadership Award at NARC's annual meeting in Orlando. For COG's July NARC newsletter, click here .
News Release COG Survey Shows Slight Decrease in Homelessness Jun 13, 2007 The COG Board approved the seventh annual “Homeless Enumeration for the Washington Metropolitan Region” report, which measures regional homelessness in 2007.
News Release The Arts in Greater Washington Generate $2.15 Billion In Local Economic Activity and Support 45,000 jobs Jun 11, 2007 Patrons of the arts in metropolitan Washington and nonprofit arts organizations spent $2.15 billion in 2005, according to a report released at a press conference today by the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington (CAGW) and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG).
News Highlight Local Jurisdictions To Save Millions After Reverse Auction Jun 6, 2007 Local jurisdictions will save millions of dollars in natural gas supply over the next three years, thanks to the region's first natural gas reverse auction.
News Release Cost of Housing, Mega-Regions, Energy Use To Define the Next Half-Century May 30, 2007 COG brought together top elected officials and business leaders to discuss growth and development during a special forum on the future of the National Capital Region.
News Release MWAQC Approves New Air Quality Plan May 23, 2007 The Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC) approved its air quality plan for the region, paving the way for state air agencies to submit the plan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval.
News Release COG Re-Affirms Support for Metro Dedicated Funding;Thanks Senators for Introducing Legislation May 22, 2007 COG re-affirmed its support for a dedicated funding source for the region’s Metro transit system and thanked the U.S. Senators from the region for introducing legislation that will allow this issue to move forward.