Newsroom

Aug 23, 2016

Ever wonder how area transportation agencies prioritize and fund major projects and programs? Or which projects are slated for funding and construction in the next few years? On September 15, the TPB will host a public forum to shed greater light on the prioritization process and to take a closer look at the region’s six-year transportation spending plan, known as the Transportation Improvement Program, or TIP.

Aug 9, 2016

The COG Board of Directors’ May resolution in support of Virginia’s Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day and Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week continues to be highlighted in a number of ways across the region. The resolution supported the Virginia Assembly’s designation of June 30 annually as a date to celebrate all of the hard working and committed water sector professionals that work diligently to protect public health and the environment.

Aug 9, 2016

Five bicycle and pedestrian projects in Maryland set to receive $1.1 million in federal funding will advance several key regional transportation priorities, including expanding travel options, connecting and strengthening Activity Centers, and serving disadvantaged communities.

Aug 4, 2016

Commercial construction declined by 31 percent between 2014 and 2015, according to a new COG report which provides information on non-residential projects that have been completed metropolitan Washington.​

Jul 26, 2016

To make deliveries happen as safely and efficiently as possible, freight movement must be considered as part of regional transportation and land-use planning and decisionmaking. To aid that effort, the TPB recently adopted a major update to the National Capital Region Freight Plan, a resource the TPB first developed in 2010. The updated Freight Plan highlights the importance of freight to the region’s economy and to the quality of life of the people who live here.

Jul 26, 2016

In an effort to get more people to ride for everyday transportation, cities and counties in the Washington region have started to build more bicycling facilities that make it safer and less stressful to ride. One main facility type that achieves this is known as the separated bike lane, which uses curbs, bollards, or other dividers to separate slower bicycle traffic from faster moving automobile traffic. ​

Jul 21, 2016

COG Executive Director Chuck Bean announces new website and highlights key features.

Jul 19, 2016

Analysts at the TPB have examined hour-by-hour traffic patterns on area roadways during the first four “safety surges” of Metro’s aggressive, yearlong SafeTrack maintenance program. The analysis reveals some noteworthy impacts that could help traffic management agencies, transit providers, employers, and daily commuters plan for future disruptions.

Jul 12, 2016

The agenda isn’t packed, but a few noteworthy actions and briefings are coming up at the Transportation Planning Board’s next meeting on July 20. The full agenda and meeting materials will be posted online the Thursday before the meeting. For now, here’s a quick preview of what’s coming up.