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Jan 25, 2017

The TPB took a few formal actions at its January 18 meeting, including appointing new members to its Citizens Advisory Committee. It also discussed the next phase of work of its Long-Range Plan Task Force. The board deferred until February a final vote to endorse a map that will aid in assessing the impacts of the region’s transportation plans on low-income and minority communities.

Jan 18, 2017

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Greater Washington Board of Trade partnered to host a free briefing on January 12, featuring top business, transportation, and security officials to help attendees prepare for the 2017 Inauguration.

Jan 18, 2017

A Multi-Sector Working Group (MSWG) of subject matter experts from local governments and regional and state transportation, planning, and environmental agencies convened by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has developed a set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-reduction strategies in the Energy and Built Environment, Land Use, and Transportation sectors for the metropolitan Washington region.

Jan 12, 2017

The Greater Washington Metro Export Plan, released at the January meeting of the COG Board of Directors, calls for increasing the region’s participation in the global economy, including a recommendation to create a regionally supported trade services organization and launch a Greater Washington Export Council.

Jan 11, 2017

Tillman, Montgomery County's Health Officer and chief of Public Health Services, passed away on January 3, 2017.

Jan 11, 2017

McDuffie, who has served on the board since 2013, told his colleagues that securing sustainable, dedicated funding to help restore Metro to a world-class system will continue to be a top priority for COG.​

Jan 10, 2017

In 2015, fewer local air passengers used a private car, taxis, or Metrorail to get to the region’s three major airports. New ride-hailing options like Uber and Lyft are thought to be the main cause of these changes.

Jan 6, 2017

Two dozen TPB engineers, analysts, and planners will attend this year's Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. They will attend sessions, participating in committee meetings, or present research.​

Jan 5, 2017

The National Weather Service announced it will issue Winter Commuter Alerts when weather conditions indicate there is a threat to drivers traveling during the morning or evening rush hours.

Jan 5, 2017

Scott Boggs, a highly respected public safety expert and regional leader, has been named Managing Director of Homeland Security and Public Safety for COG.