News Highlight Officials celebrate 60 years of partnership Dec 14, 2017 At COG’s annual membership meeting on December 13, government, business, and nonprofit leaders gathered together to celebrate the organization’s 60th anniversary and highlight the importance of regional partnership.
Region Forward Blog Q&A: Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette 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.
News Release Council of Governments urges swift action on long-term dedicated funding for Metro Dec 13, 2017 Resolution supports $500M in new funding for Metro to implement $15.5B, 10-year capital improvement program.
News Release COG recognizes three local leaders for partnership, collaboration, and service to the metro D.C. region 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.
News Release Task force recommends five initiatives to improve region's transportation system 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.
News Highlight ACPAC seeks D.C. area residents interested in air quality and climate issues 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.
Region Forward Blog Q&A: COG Board Chairman Kenyan McDuffie 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.
Region Forward Blog Improving water quality is making metropolitan Washington a better place to do business 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.
TPB News Many great ideas could help us overcome our transportation challenges 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.
TPB News A brief recap of the Nov. TPB meeting 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.