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Nov 28, 2018

At its November 2018 meeting, the Climate, Energy, and Climate Policy Committee celebrated the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the National Capital Region Climate Change Report by the COG Board of Directors.

Nov 27, 2018

At a work session prior to the November TPB meeting, subject-matter experts from the TPB’s subcommittees presented recommendations for how to implement five of the seven initiatives from Visualize 2045. The specific project, program, and policy recommendations provide a starting point for ways jurisdictions can begin to implement the seven initiatives.

Nov 19, 2018

The TPB is looking for new members to serve on its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC advises the TPB by providing citizen input. In the past, the group has weighed in on specific proposals, asked for certain considerations in the planning process, and advised the board and TPB staff on how to provide better public information on the transportation system and the planning process.

Nov 16, 2018

Commuter Connections, the region’s commuter solutions provider, has launched a new and improved Bicycle Route Finder, a web service that makes getting around the metropolitan Washington region on a bicycle easier and more fun.

Nov 14, 2018

A COG task force released a report containing seven priority recommendations to improve the quick and safe resolution of traffic incidents regionwide. The Federal Highway Administration estimates 52 to 58 percent of motorist delays nationwide can be attributed to crashes and vehicle breakdowns.

Nov 13, 2018

Today, Amazon announced its selection of a site in Northern Virginia for its next headquarters, which will bring more than 25,000 high-paying jobs and billions of dollars in direct investment to the metropolitan Washington region. According to a joint news release by Arlington County and the City of Alexandria, the two jurisdictions are announcing that Amazon will locate in National Landing.

Nov 8, 2018

D.C., Maryland, and Virginia officials joined together to address this alarming trend at the fall kickoff event in Silver Spring, Maryland for the COG Street Smart campaign, which helps raise awareness about pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Nov 7, 2018

As COG Transportation Operations Programs Director, Nicholas Ramfos helps commuters across the region find the best travel options to get to work and manages a range of programs that assist the region in meeting the demands on its transportation system.

Nov 6, 2018

Four bicycle and pedestrian projects in the District of Columbia have received about $1.2 million in funding through the TPB’s Transportation Alternatives program. The four projects connect trails, make it safer for people biking and walking, improve access to jobs, housing, and other opportunities, and overall make a more pleasant experience for people moving through these areas.

Oct 26, 2018

Produced by the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Center on Society and Health for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Health Officials Committee, the study examines the health of the community at the census tract level, focusing on life expectancy and the factors that shape health.