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Apr 13, 2021

The first public comment period for the Visualize 2045 update is now underway. Now that the agencies have submitted their projects, programs, and policies for inclusion in the constrained element of the plan, the public may comment on these inputs. The comment period for the conformity projects kicked off on April 2 and will close on May 3.

Apr 13, 2021

COG and TPB staff conduct a lot of research including surveys. During the past year, we have been talking a lot about three different survey products. They were conducted at different times with different purposes, so it seems like a good time to give a quick overview about these three surveys, what they are, how they’re being used, and where you can find more information about them.

Apr 8, 2021

Leaders from across metropolitan Washington joined together to affirm racial equity as a fundamental COG value. As a result, several COG committees and programs have taken steps to address equity issues within their own projects and initiatives.

Apr 8, 2021

The region has made great progress improving our environment and communities. You can help continue this important progress during Earth Month while enjoying the great outdoors.

Apr 5, 2021

The TPB recently released the findings of its Voices of the Region Survey. COG Public Engagement Specialist Karen Armendariz helped design the survey to capture the perspective of vulnerable populations, and especially essential workers, as local leaders plan for the region’s COVID-19 recovery and beyond.​

Mar 24, 2021

COG and its members have again received international recognition for their plan to mitigate climate change locally and work for a more climate resilient region.

Mar 23, 2021

The RTS is a once-a-decade snapshot of regional travel patterns and how these patterns have changed over time. Unlike other TPB travel surveys, the RTS provides a comprehensive picture of all commute and non-work trips in the region, akin to a “transportation census.”

Mar 23, 2021

At its March meeting the TPB approved the budget and work program for the year and approved the budget and work program for Commuter Connections. After a robust report on from some public comments, the board discussed how the TPB’s staff work on Climate Change mitigation will factor into the process of developing the next long-range plan. Also, at the meeting the board received briefings on Airport Ground Access and on some trends from the Regional Travel Survey.

Mar 12, 2021

As the world recognizes the one-year mark of the COVID-19 crisis, local leaders are analyzing the economic impacts of the pandemic in metropolitan Washington.

Mar 9, 2021

The TPB’s Voices of the Region survey asked how people have changed their travel habits due to COVID-19 and how they imagine they will get around post pandemic.