News Release On Anniversary of Winter Storm, COG Promotes New Public Information Site, Personal Preparedness Jan 26, 2012 Recently launched CapitalRegionUpdates.gov web site provides residents a “one-stop shop” with guidance and information during emergencies.
News Highlight COG Chairman Talks Affordable Housing, Foreclosures Jan 25, 2012 New COG Chairman Frank Principi (Prince William County) discusses regional housing issues, including the foreclosure crisis and the need for more affordable housing, on NBC's "Viewpoint" program.
TPB News Indexing Gas Taxes to Inflation Holds Greatest Promise for Raising Transportation Revenue in Short-Term, Study Concludes TPB Weekly Report Jan 23, 2012 Indexing gas taxes to inflation would be the easiest way to secure more adequate funding for the maintenance and expansion of the region's transportation system in the short-term, according to a study prepared for the TPB. But the study adds that, in the long-run, transportation funding should be tied to how much drivers use the roads, not to how much gasoline they buy.
Region Forward Blog From climate adaptation to housing shortages lots of work to do! Region Forward Jan 19, 2012 Not enough housing. Not the right housing. Stephen Fuller and Lisa Sturtevant of the GMU Center for Regional Analysis blog about their findings which show that the region is not producing nearly enough housing and not the right type of housing to meet the needs of the future.
News Release Bowie Council Member Todd Turner to Lead Transportation Planning Board in 2012 Jan 18, 2012 Turner says he will work with his colleagues on TPB to draw increased attention to funding the region’s transportation needs.
News Release TPB Releases Update to Region's Long-Term Transportation Plan for Review Jan 18, 2012 Adding new Bus Rapid Transit in Northern Virginia and moving up the completion date for the I-495 HOT lanes are among the proposed additions.
TPB News Tight Funding Crimps Region's Long-Range Plans for Transportation TPB Weekly Report Jan 16, 2012 In the most recent major update to the region's long-range plan for transportation, a number of significant projects to improve the region's transportation system were delayed and others removed altogether in light of updated estimates of how much money will be available for transportation through 2040.
News Highlight CAFN campaign encourages the region's residents to seek free help to avoid foreclosure Jan 12, 2012 The Capital Area Foreclosure Network is currently running an ad campaign encourgaing the region's residents to seek free help to avoid foreclosure.
News Release Frank Principi Elected Chairman of the COG Board of Directors Jan 11, 2012 The Prince William County Supervisor will focus on improving the region's economic competitiveness, transportation issues, and integration of Region Forward into every aspect of COG's work. Phil Mendelson and Karen Young will serve as Vice Chairs for 2012.
News Highlight Metropolitan Washington in 2012: Looking Forward to the New Year Jan 5, 2012 COG Executive Director David Robertson and other regional leaders recently appeared on NBC's Viewpoint program to discuss major issues the region will face in 2012, including the economy, housing, transportation, changing demographics, and more.