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Feb 21, 2017

New federal performance measurement requirements for metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) like the TPB mean new data and evaluation will provide additional ways to assess the transportation system’s performance.

Feb 15, 2017

The Transportation Planing Boards's Transportation Land-use Connections Program provides free technical assistance for projects that aim to promote vibrant communities and support walking, biking, and transit use. And again this year, the Council of Governments will partner with the Urban Land Institute Washington District Council to offer subsidized Technical Assistance Panels focused on tackling complex local land use and real estate challenges.

Feb 10, 2017

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ State of the Region: Human Capital report provides a great overview of the rich talent pools existing and needed for the Washington region to continue thriving.

Feb 8, 2017

The future economic prosperity of metropolitan Washington will rely on the region’s investment in its residents and their collective knowledge, skills, abilities, according to a new report released by COG.

Feb 7, 2017

Prince George’s County wanted to build a new walking and biking trail in the busy Central Avenue corridor. The TPB’s Transportation/Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program helped jumpstart the project.

Feb 2, 2017

Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), wastewater utility to the City of Alexandria and parts of Fairfax County, and a member of the Chesapeake Bay and Water Resources Policy Committee at COG has taken a greener, more energy efficient approach to its work.

Jan 31, 2017

At its January meeting, the COG Board of Directors approved legislative priorities for 2017, which include support for the Metrorail Safety Commission, transportation, water, and energy infrastructure investments, workforce development, and human services.

Jan 26, 2017

Commuter Connections can help metropolitan Washington area commuters navigate all kinds of travel challenges—from upcoming winter weather to Metro SafeTrack surges--with ridesharing programs, services, and an app to make getting around easier, faster, and cheaper.

Jan 25, 2017

TPB planners are working on a new approach to analyzing the region’s long-range transportation plan to satisfy long-standing federal Title VI requirements and Environmental Justice guidelines. These federal measures aim to protect minority and low-income populations from discrimination and disproportionate adverse impacts of federally funded programs.