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Dec 9, 2013

In recent weeks, dozens of Transportation Planning Board stakeholders have convened to work toward building consensus on the Regional Transportation Priorities Plan, a major TPB effort to identify the region's top transportation priorities. Until recently, that effort had been led by Ron Kirby, the TPB's director of transportation planning, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 11. For close to four years, Ron oversaw development of the Priorities Plan, from its earliest days as ​

Dec 4, 2013

The region’s Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Deputy CAOs met for a first-of-its-kind retreat to strengthen partnerships across area jurisdictions. Prince William County Executive and CAO Chairwoman Melissa Peacor emceed the meeting. Leadership coach and author Dr. Bob Rosen gave a keynote speech.​

Dec 4, 2013

At this month’s Climate Energy and Environmental Policy Committee (CEEPC) meeting real estate developers from Rockville to Manassas conveyed the future of place making: it is not oriented on driving to an office park. According to a guest panel LEED certified space proximity to Metro walkable business districts & nearby housing options are the future of development.

Dec 2, 2013

Over the years, in countless newspaper articles, radio and TV interviews, feature stories in magazines, and even online chats, Ron Kirby graciously shared with the media and the public his vast knowledge about transportation, accumulated over several decades of study and work.

Nov 26, 2013

Gerald Miller and Robert Griffiths together have over 60 years of experience at COG, most of that time spent working directly for or with former director Ron Kirby.

Nov 21, 2013

On November 4, area officials gathered at COG to discuss the upcoming 2013-2014 winter and review plans on coordinating and communicating before, during and after storms.

Nov 21, 2013

The National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council convened its annual Senior Leaders Seminar on November 1 to discuss how to prepare and respond to cyber threats in the Washington area.

Nov 20, 2013

For most families housing and transportation are the two largest household budget items. When combined these expenses should not account for any more than 45 percent of household income. That number ensures that households can purchase quality food save for retirement and invest in education. Over the past decade researchers have begun mining data for insight on how to better achieve this balance.

Nov 19, 2013

Like other top officials across metropolitan Washington, school superintendents say the area’s demographic changes and rapid population growth are among their top issues.