News Highlight Town hall series to help local leaders navigate 'new normal' in 2021 Oct 7, 2020 From COVID-19 and a recession, to a national reckoning on race and an approaching election, area officials are grappling with how to best manage and respond to the many challenging events of 2020.
News Release COVID-19 related restrictions and weather contributed to region's lowest ozone air pollution levels on record Oct 6, 2020 Further sustained improvement is needed for the region to meet the federal ozone standard.
News Release Less daylight can lead to more pedestrian deaths Oct 1, 2020 Fall and winter are a high-risk time of year for people walking and biking, and local officials are reminding residents to make safety a top priority during the coming months.
TPB News Here's what happened at the September TPB meeting Sep 22, 2020 At its September meeting the TPB approved an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program for the District of Columbia. The meeting also included briefings covering the process to set Transit Safety Targets as part of Performance Based Planning and Programming, and updates on the Participation Plan, Visualize 2045, and an employer survey on telework during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TPB News The TPB will set Transit Safety Targets for the first time Sep 22, 2020 The TPB is working on preliminary regional Transit Safety Targets as part of the federally required Performance Based Planning and Programming. This is the first time the TPB will be setting regional targets regarding safety on transit in the region. One goal of this target setting process is that it will lead to a greater focus on and understanding of the factors that affect safety on transit.
News Highlight Emergency managers promote 2020 National Preparedness Month Sep 21, 2020 September is National Preparedness Month and COG and its member governments are encouraging everyone in the region to plan ahead of emergencies.
News Highlight COG prioritizes food security as lack of access increases for many residents Sep 17, 2020 Economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has increased instances of food insecurity in the region. COG anticipates that this limited or uncertain availability of safe and nutritious food will continue to be a pressing challenge for many of the region's families in the months ahead.
News Release Pledge to go car free on September 22 by teleworking, biking, walking, and more Sep 17, 2020 Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, residents, workers, and students are poised to safely participate in the region's annual Car Free Day event on Tuesday, September 22 organized by Commuter Connections.
News Highlight Regional surveys explore COVID-19 impact on telework, commuting Sep 16, 2020 Regional officials and experts are working to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on commuting and the workforce as they plan for an eventual full reopening and recovery.
TPB News Check out the draft update to the TPB's Participation Plan Sep 8, 2020 TPB staff is currently updating its Participation Plan. This plan guides staff interactions with the public so the public knows and understands how it can participate in transportation planning in the region. The Participation Plan has always emphasized equity and inclusivity, but for the 2020 update staff have added a greater emphasis on equity, inclusivity, and accessibility.