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Feb 6, 2019

Last year was the fourth hottest year on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization, and the negative effects of climate change are being felt locally. Daniel Sze, new Chair of the COG Climate, Energy, and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC) and City of Falls Church Council Member, affirms the need to work as a region this year to respond to this pressing challenge.

Jan 28, 2019

Alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and drunk driving arrests all decreased in the metropolitan Washington area in 2017, according to the new “How Safe Are Our Roads?” Report prepared by COG for the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP).

Jan 22, 2019

How can the region’s bus system work better? Can service be more efficient, and can money be saved through coordination and cooperation among the many service providers? In June 2018, the TPB’s Regional Bus Service Provision study sought to answer that question.

Jan 18, 2019

A new COG report reveals the important contributions of agriculture to regional job and economic growth, but pinpoints many challenges for the sector.

Jan 16, 2019

Protecting household plumbing from clogs and other damage requires year round effort, but your wallet and the region’s water supply will benefit.

Jan 15, 2019

Now that Visualize 2045 has been approved, the TPB must examine if the plan would have any disproportionately high and adverse impact on low-income or minority populations. TPB staff conducted an analysis of Visualize 2045 to understand how the region’s Equity Emphasis Areas compared to the rest of the region on measures of mobility and accessibility.

Jan 9, 2019

Board will focus on region's housing shortfall, cybersecurity in 2019.

Jan 9, 2019

COG has been supporting its member governments and nonprofit partners as they serve the many local residents being adversely affected and encourage others to consider helping their neighbors in need. Visit the page for resources, analyses, and more information.

Jan 3, 2019

2018 was an exciting year for metropolitan Washington. Together, the region secured dedicated funding for Metro, marked the Year of the Anacostia, and celebrated Amazon's selection of the region as the home of its second headquarters.

Dec 20, 2018

At its December meeting, the TPB approved a resolution to begin work on implementing the aspirational initiatives from Visualize 2045, the region’s new long-range transportation plan.