Newsroom

Area officials gathered on November 18 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Transportation Planning Board (TPB). The TPB was created in 1965 by the region's local and state governments to respond to federal highway legislation requiring the establishment of a "continuing, comprehensive and coordinated" transportation planning process in every urbanized area in the country.

Nov 17, 2015

In addition to pointing out FTA’s oversight activities, McMillan also noted COG’s role in supporting Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, to expedite the creation of a new State Safety Oversight Agency consistent with federal requirements.

Nov 4, 2015

Improving the region’s readiness and response to communicable diseases as well as addressing other public health concerns requires close coordination among area health officials. COG Principal Health Planner Jennifer Schitter helps ensure that this coordination happens, harnessing big data to paint a more accurate picture of the health of a community.

Nov 4, 2015

City of Takoma Park Mayor Bruce Williams will leave office when his term ends in November. We sat down with Williams to discuss his career in public service—which includes 14 years as a ward councilmember (10 as mayor pro-tempore) and eight years as mayor—and the lessons that he has learned as the longest-serving current member of the COG Board of Directors.

Oct 30, 2015

With the changing of the seasons, the region’s residents stoke their fireplaces, dust off their space heaters, and break out extension cords and candles for use in Halloween displays. On October 29, the COG Fire Chiefs Committee, comprised of fire officials from across metropolitan Washington, held a press conference where they provided safety tips for avoiding fire disasters this fall and year-round.​

Oct 27, 2015

COG honored Wyatt Shields with its 2015 Institute for Regional Excellence Visionary Leadership Award on October 23. Shields, who serves as City Manager of the City of Falls Church, was praised for his accomplishments in the city as well as his commitment to regional partnership during the graduation ceremony of new Certified Public Managers of the institute.

Oct 27, 2015

D.C.-area transportation officials’ Street Smart campaign launched a call to action for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians to turn up their caution this fall—and especially on November 1 — when they turn back clocks for the end of daylight saving time. Along with the start of the busy holiday season, the fall months bring darker commutes, more traffic, and an increase in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists on area roadways.

Oct 23, 2015

The October 5, 2015 Clean Tech Leadership Forum held at the Council of Governments (COG) laid the groundwork for mobilizing the region’s clean tech economy by exploring ways to transform the market and advance smart public policy.

Oct 21, 2015

A new study of underground communications networks used by Metrorail recommends a long, system-wide to-do list, but also notes that important safety upgrades recommended in the study are underway.