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Dec 14, 2017

Ten years ago, COG recognized Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette with its highest honor—the Elizabeth and David Scull Public Service Award for leadership and dedication to regionalism. Nearly a decade later and as he prepares to retire from the Arlington County Board, Fisette reflects on his time working with COG.

Dec 13, 2017

Resolution supports $500M in new funding for Metro to implement $15.5B, 10-year capital improvement program.​

Dec 13, 2017

Three local leaders were recognized by COG for their partnership, collaboration, and service to the metropolitan Washington region. City of Rockville Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton received the Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award. DC Water CEO and General Manager George Hawkins received the Ronald F. Kirby Award for Collaborative Leadership. The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) received the Regional Partnership Award.

Dec 6, 2017

At its final meeting, a task force established by the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) recommended that the TPB endorse five initiatives – with the potential to improve the region’s transportation system – for further study and future incorporation into the region’s long-range transportation plans.

Dec 6, 2017

Community leaders and interested citizens from across the metropolitan Washington region are invited to apply for membership on the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments by December 20, 2017.

Nov 30, 2017

In this Q&A, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie discusses his role as COG Board of Directors Chairman and the board’s work over the last year.

Nov 28, 2017

Businesses and industries in and around the water are thriving in metropolitan Washington, thanks to efforts by local governments and utilities to clean up area waterways.

Nov 21, 2017

At the November 15 TPB meeting the board received an hour long briefing to go over the results from an analysis of 10 transportation improvement initiatives it had selected for study earlier in July.

Nov 21, 2017

At its November 15 meeting, the TPB received a long briefing on the results of a study of the initiatives recommended by its Long-Range Plan Task Force. The board also approved the region’s designated Critical Urban Freight Corridors.

Nov 15, 2017

For more than 16 years, Charlene Howard has transformed static numbers and data into dynamic maps that tell a story. As a Principal GIS Analyst, Howard brings COG’s research and reports to life through Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Learn more about her accomplishments.