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May 1, 2019

According to a new report by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), there are 9,794 persons experiencing homelessness in the region. This is the fewest number of people counted since the annual regional census—or Point in Time (PIT) count—began 18 years ago.

May 1, 2019

With gridlock, gasoline prices, and the expense of driving solo on the rise, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association want commuters in the region to know that they could be saving money, time, and getting fit, all while traveling to and from work by registering for Bike to Work Day, held on Friday, May 17.

May 1, 2019

Regional survey will inform coordinated public outreach efforts.

Apr 23, 2019

With pedestrian deaths on the rise around the metropolitan Washington area, local and state officials are taking action to ensure everyone stays safe on the road. The launch of the Street Smart campaign today by COG combines public education with increased enforcement of traffic laws.

Apr 16, 2019

Activity centers, locations identified as ideal for growth in metropolitan Washington, and areas near high capacity transit can accommodate the additional housing the region needs to address its housing shortage, according to a COG analysis.

Apr 12, 2019

In 2017, fewer people traveled out of the Washington-Baltimore region’s airports for vacation, compared to 2015. And, more people are getting to the region’s airports using ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft when compared to 2015.

Apr 9, 2019

Sidewalks, crosswalks, and trails are among the small projects eligible to receive funding through a federal grant program that is currently accepting applications for DC and will soon be open for applications from localities in Maryland and Virginia.

Apr 9, 2019

Fatal crashes on our region’s roadways have increased each year since 2015, a disturbing turnaround from the dramatic decline in annual fatalities between 2005 and 2013. Several times each week local media publishes disturbing reports about fatal crashes on our roadways. It is no coincidence that roadway safety has been on the TPB’s agenda more often recently.

Apr 3, 2019

As COG’s Housing Programs Manager, Hilary Chapman finds, supports, and encourages solutions to the region’s shared housing affordability and homelessness challenges.

Mar 26, 2019

At its March meeting the TPB approved its budget and work program for the year. The board also received the first quarterly briefing on road safety in the region. And got an update on discussions about bringing housing and jobs closer together, one of the Visualize 2045 aspirational initiatives that was taken up by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Planning Directors Technical Committee.