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Dec 1, 2014

Reducing congestion on roadways and transit systems. Providing high-quality transportation options between and within mixed-use Activity Centers. Reducing vehicle-related emissions of harmful air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

Dec 1, 2014

On Comcast Newsmakers, Falls Church Vice Mayor David Snyder (pictured left), who serves as Chairman of the Metropolitan Air Quality Committee at COG, discusses air quality progress as well as ways the region and its residents can further reduce pollution and enhance public health. On a separate show, Nicholas Ramfos, COG's Director of Alternate Commute Programs, discussed Commuter Connections and alternative ways to commute in the region.

Nov 26, 2014

Metropolitan Washington is home to Activity Centers and engaged local leaders. Hear Rockville, Maryland Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton speak about the vibrancy of Rockville Town Square and the future of land use and transportation planning for her city.

Nov 26, 2014

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is carefully evaluating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to strengthen standards to address ground-level ozone pollution. These proposed standards would better protect the health and welfare of residents of the National Capital Region. Although this region has made tremendous progress in improving its air quality over several decades, the proposed regulations will require additional steps to control harmful emissions.​

Nov 17, 2014

Using newly available, minute-by-minute traffic information from one recent Thanksgiving, researchers at the Transportation Planning Board have identified the busiest times and roadways that Washington area drivers might expect during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Knowing when and where the worst congestion might occur can help both travelers and transportation agencies avoid or manage the worst impacts.

Nov 14, 2014

Officials planners and stakeholders need to consider public health when making decisions about land use transportation and other infrastructure according to Dr. Mark Fenton who spoke at the October meeting of the Region Forward Coalition. Fenton a Tufts University professor spoke to “landscaping a social ecology for health” which includes planning communities with walkable retail public sidewalks bike infrastructure and safe facilities for all age groups.

Nov 12, 2014

At its November meeting, the COG Board of Directors focused on two recent regional housing reports, Joining Forces to Combat Foreclosure: A Look Back at the Capital Area Foreclosure Network and Housing Security in the Washington Region .

Nov 12, 2014

The COG Board of Directors endorsed Washington 2024’s efforts to bring the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games to the National Capital Region.

Nov 7, 2014

As Daylight Saving Time ends, local officials look to reduce crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists during darker months. Representatives from COG, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, kicked off the fall campaign on November 7 at Sherman Avenue and Euclid Street in Washington, D.C.

Nov 4, 2014

November is National Adoption Month. It is an annual campaign to increase public awareness of the half million children who are waiting to be adopted from foster care across the country.