Newsroom

Oct 6, 2020

Further sustained improvement is needed for the region to meet the federal ozone standard.

Oct 1, 2020

Fall and winter are a high-risk time of year for people walking and biking, and local officials are reminding residents to make safety a top priority during the coming months.

Sep 22, 2020

At its September meeting the TPB approved an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program for the District of Columbia. The meeting also included briefings covering the process to set Transit Safety Targets as part of Performance Based Planning and Programming, and updates on the Participation Plan, Visualize 2045, and an employer survey on telework during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 22, 2020

The TPB is working on preliminary regional Transit Safety Targets as part of the federally required Performance Based Planning and Programming. This is the first time the TPB will be setting regional targets regarding safety on transit in the region. One goal of this target setting process is that it will lead to a greater focus on and understanding of the factors that affect safety on transit.

Sep 21, 2020

September is National Preparedness Month and COG and its member governments are encouraging everyone in the region to plan ahead of emergencies.

Sep 17, 2020

Economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has increased instances of food insecurity in the region. COG anticipates that this limited or uncertain availability of safe and nutritious food will continue to be a pressing challenge for many of the region's families in the months ahead.

Sep 17, 2020

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, residents, workers, and students are poised to safely participate in the region's annual Car Free Day event on Tuesday, September 22 organized by Commuter Connections.​

Sep 16, 2020

Regional officials and experts are working to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on commuting and the workforce as they plan for an eventual full reopening and recovery.

Sep 8, 2020

TPB staff is currently updating its Participation Plan. This plan guides staff interactions with the public so the public knows and understands how it can participate in transportation planning in the region. The Participation Plan has always emphasized equity and inclusivity, but for the 2020 update staff have added a greater emphasis on equity, inclusivity, and accessibility.

Sep 8, 2020

How often, on average, are you washing your hands these days? More than ever, metropolitan Washington residents are relying on area water utilities to provide reliable service for handwashing, sanitation, and drinking. A recent survey of the region's residents by COG revealed five things all residents should know about their water, and the service and infrastructure that makes it possible.