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Jan 17, 2018

With more consumers opting to shop online, there is increasing consideration to the impact that this trend will have on metropolitan Washington region’s main streets and shopping districts. COG's Cooperative Forecasting Program provides predictions about employment trends, including how changes in retail may impact the regional economy.

Jan 10, 2018

At its January meeting, the COG Board of Directors elected Loudoun County Supervisor Matthew Letourneau as its Chairman for 2018.

Jan 3, 2018

With the new year comes new possibilities for metropolitan Washington, and we couldn't be more excited to get to work. After all, the future of the region is our business. Throughout 2018, COG will focus on a variety of regional challenges, from transportation funding, to air and water quality, to workforce development. We will also be looking for opportunities to tell the story of our dynamic region, and highlight our collaborative efforts to ensure its prosperity and progress.

Jan 2, 2018

During this period of extreme cold, area water utilities have been reaching out through traditional and social media to help homeowners prevent frozen pipes and meters with helpful tips.

Dec 22, 2017

The first public comment period for Visualize 2045 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 kicked off on December 14 and will close on January 13. People who wish to submit a comment may use the online comment form, mail, or appear in person at the beginning of the January 17 TPB meeting.

Dec 21, 2017

The Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC) at COG approved a plan that demonstrates the region’s achievement in attaining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2008 standard for ground-level ozone pollution, and details how officials will continue to meet this air quality standard in the future.

Dec 20, 2017

The Transportation Planning Board endorsed five initiatives – a variety of projects, programs, and policies found to have the most potential to improve the region’s transportation system – for further study and future incorporation into the region’s long-range transportation plans.

Dec 20, 2017

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted at its December meeting to elect its officers for 2018, including District of Columbia Councilmember Charles Allen, who will serve as TPB Chairman. Prince William County’s Martin Nohe and Frederick’s Kelly Russell were also elected as TPB Vice Chairmen.

Dec 19, 2017

The COG Commuter Connections program launched a program called Flextime Rewards that gives suggested travel times to commuters and provides an incentive for commuters who avoid driving during peak congestion periods on four bottlenecked routes.

Dec 14, 2017

At COG’s annual membership meeting on December 13, government, business, and nonprofit leaders gathered together to celebrate the organization’s 60th anniversary and highlight the importance of regional partnership.