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Jun 20, 2016

To better understand how area governments and utilities can utilize the R&D, scientific, and technological breakthroughs produced at federal labs for solving energy and water infrastructure challenges, COG and the Federal Laboratory Consortium hosted a Lab-to-Market Technology Forum on June 2.

Jun 15, 2016

Following this weekend’s mass shooting in Orlando, our law enforcement partners have noted there are no credible threats to the region. However, we also want to continue to encourage area residents to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement. We can all help keep our communities safe by paying attention to our surroundings.

Jun 14, 2016

COG, Board of Trade hosted area leaders and transit officials from NYC, Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, and Miami at second event in Metrorail at 40 series.

Jun 7, 2016

What do a redesigned New Hampshire Avenue with bike and bus lanes in Takoma Park, a spruced-up 19th Street NW with a raingarden and benches in the District of Columbia, and Reston’s new bikeshare system all have in common?

Jun 6, 2016

COG and the Greater Washington Board of Trade are hosting the second in their series of events celebrating the 40th anniversary of Metro and discussing what the future may hold. The first symposium in the series brought together local leaders and experts to look at Metro’s unique challenges and what it will need for the future. On June 13 transit experts from around North America will come together to compare notes and discuss their experiences.

Jun 6, 2016

The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, June 15, at noon. The official agenda and all meeting materials are posted online. Here is a quick preview of what’s coming up.​

Jun 3, 2016

Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania have designated June 4-12 as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. Local governments and water utilities across metropolitan Washington have worked for decades to reduce pollutants entering the Bay and improve its water quality—and these efforts are making a difference.​

Jun 1, 2016

Ron Milone is the director of the TPB’s travel forecasting program. After 20 plus years of routine commuting, he participated in Bike to Work Day for the first time ever on Friday, May 20, 2016, riding 18 miles from his home in Rockville to the COG offices in NoMa.

Jun 1, 2016

Penny Gross serves on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, representing the Mason District. She is the longest serving member of the COG Board of Directors, and is currently the chairwoman of the Climate, Energy, and Environment Policy Committee, which is responsible for developing the region’s strategy for meeting regional greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Jun 1, 2016

Our chief travel forecaster, Ron Milone, gave bike-commuting a try for the first time ever this year. Ron cycled 18 miles from his home in Rockville to our offices near Union Station in DC. We followed Ron on his journey and outfitted him with a GoPro so he could document his ride. Here are some video highlights from #Rons1stBTWD.