TPB News How did people get to the airport in 2019 and how much were they willing to spend? Apr 7, 2020 The 2019 Washington-Baltimore Regional Air Passenger Survey (APS) showed that customer parking has declined at the Washington-Baltimore region’s airports in recent years, with 2019 seeing a significant drop compared to 2017. we take a closer look at how much air passengers spent on their trip to the airport, and during their time at the airport.
News Release Local leaders issue STAY HOME joint statement Mar 31, 2020 Joint statement pledges continued regional collaboaration
TPB News TPB's work goes on, from home Mar 24, 2020 TPB staff, just like many other people across the region have been working from home in response to COVID-19. Almost all COG and TPB staff have been teleworking. COG and TPB regularly promotes teleworking and many of us already regularly telework but, practicing social distancing has led us to do our work differently. We wanted to show you how we’re coping with this challenge and let you know that the work goes on.
TPB News, Visualize Here's what happened at an unusual virtual TPB meeting Mar 24, 2020 The March TPB meeting was unusual. It was held completely virtually due to the COVID-19 precautions. These precautions primarily have required people in the Washington region to practice social distancing and avoid large gatherings. Instead of canceling the meeting, TPB Chair Kelly Russell approved an unprecedented virtual meeting. Board members called into the meetings from their homes. The meeting was still broadcast on the web along with highlights on twitter.
News Highlight Area governments respond to COVID-19 Mar 19, 2020 COG is supporting coordination related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by helping officials communicate and share information about this evolving situation.
News Highlight Commuter Connections offers new telework resources Mar 19, 2020 Resources are of value during the COVID-19 outbreak as employers turn to telework to help ensure the safety of their employees, the continuity of their business operations, and to do their part to protect the community through social distancing.
TPB News The UPWP helps identify the TPB's priorities and work For the upcoming fiscal year the TPB will be getting ready to update its long-range plan. Part of that will include public outreach. (TPB) Mar 10, 2020 If you’re a regular TPB News reader, you may have heard of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). It is one of those documents that metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) like the TPB are required to produce every year. But what exactly is it and what does it tell you about the work that we do?
TPB News Here's what's coming up at the March TPB meeting Mar 10, 2020 The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, March 18. The official agenda and all meeting materials will be posted on the Thursday before the meeting. Here’s a quick preview of what’s coming up:
News Highlight Metropolitan Washington region convenes virtual conversation on the 2020 Census Mar 9, 2020 COG hosted a virtual conversation on Facebook Live on March 5 with a panel of local elected officials, community representatives, and the United States Census Bureau to help answer questions from residents about the 2020 Census.
News Highlight COG Cooperative Purchasing Program encourages regional savings Mar 5, 2020 The successful procurement of a fire safety tool, projected to save one local government $600,000, has inspired member jurisdictions to explore additional opportunities to leverage the region's purchasing power.