News Highlight Heart of COG: John Snarr Sep 15, 2016 Recycling. Homeland Security. Website Management. As a Principal Planner in the Department of Environmental Planning and Technical Manager at COG, John Snarr’s day-to-day work is wide-ranging. An employee for more than 25 years, Snarr is featured as the September Heart of COG.
News Release Homicides increase dramatically in metropolitan Washington, according to new report Sep 14, 2016 Crimes against persons and property—or Part I offenses—declined for the third consecutive year in metropolitan Washington, except in the categories of homicide and rape, according to the 2015 Annual Report on Crime and Crime Control.
TPB News New commuting data and another SafeTrack update are on the Sept. 21 TPB agenda Sep 13, 2016 The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, September 21. The official agenda and all meeting materials will be posted on the Thursday before the meeting. Here is a quick preview of what’s coming up:
TPB News This Car Free Day, try out travel modes that might help you avoid back-ups Sep 13, 2016 A recent TPB traffic analysis showed that September is one of the worst months for traffic in the Washington area. It also showed that “September Shock,” the change from summertime traffic back to business-as-usual commuting, routinely results in jumps in travel delay of 15-45%. The good news for drivers is that the region has many more ways to get around besides driving alone, some of which can help travelers avoid traffic altogether. Car Free Day gives drivers a chance to try other options.
News Highlight Kerry A. Payne honored by District officials, remembered by regional colleagues at COG Sep 12, 2016 On September 11, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and public safety officials dedicated the District’s Emergency Operations Center in honor of Kerry A. Payne, former Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) Deputy Operations Chief.
News Highlight COG, Members Promote National Preparedness Month Sep 9, 2016 September is National Preparedness Month and COG and its members are encouraging everyone in the region to be prepared for emergencies at home, at work, and when traveling.
TPB News Get ready for traffic to pick back up as part of "September Shock" Aug 30, 2016 Next week marks the beginning of what area traffic experts have dubbed “September Shock,” the month-long phenomenon in which traffic delays on the region’s roadways bounce back in a big way from their annual summertime lull. This jump is one of the most predictable and pronounced traffic events of the year, according to a recent analysis by researchers at the TPB.
News Release Car Free Day Registration Opens; Metropolitan Washington Gets Ready to Green the Commute on September 22 Aug 30, 2016 International Car Free Day is Thursday, September 22 and metropolitan Washington area commuters, residents, and students who participate by taking the pledge to go car free or car-lite will qualify to win great prizes such as gift certificates to restaurants and retailers.
TPB News Change things up. Go car free or car-lite Sept. 22! Aug 23, 2016 How will you get to work on Thursday, September 22? Will you drive? Take transit? Bicycle or walk? How about those non-work trips, like errands, meeting up with friends, picking up the kids, or grocery shopping?
TPB News Learn about transportation project prioritization at the Sept. 15 TIP Forum Aug 23, 2016 Ever wonder how area transportation agencies prioritize and fund major projects and programs? Or which projects are slated for funding and construction in the next few years? On September 15, the TPB will host a public forum to shed greater light on the prioritization process and to take a closer look at the region’s six-year transportation spending plan, known as the Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP.