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Jan 4, 2017

Senior Environmental Planner Leah Boggs joined COG 17 years ago looking to make an impact at the local level. Now, she is guiding a major initiative to bring more alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure to the metropolitan Washington region.

Dec 27, 2016

As 2016 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the top TPB News stories of the year. Over the next few weeks we’ll be highlighting our favorite articles and those that were most popular among our readers.

Dec 22, 2016

City of Alexandria Council Member Tim Lovain served as the 2016 Chairman of the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) staffed by COG. In this Q&A, Chairman Lovain discusses some of the region's biggest transportation challenges and how the TPB is working to address them.

Dec 21, 2016

During its December meeting, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted unanimously to elect its 2017 officers, including City of Rockville Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton, who will serve as TPB Chairman.

Dec 21, 2016

The TPB released the results of the 2015 Regional Air Passenger Survey, which looks at data from the region’s three commercial service airports: Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National, and Washington Dulles International. The survey, which is performed every two years, includes data on passenger enplanements by airport, trip purpose, factors influencing airport choice for travelers, and transit mode used to access the airport.

Dec 21, 2016

Snyder, who serves as Chairman of COG’s National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council, shares 'See Something, Say Something' messaging and resources related to active shooter situations.

Dec 21, 2016

The COG annual membership meeting on December 14 provided area leaders with an opportunity to focus on major regional initiatives, such as efforts to restore the Metrorail system and strengthen homeland security coordination.

Dec 14, 2016

Berliner accepted COG’s highest honor for an elected official, the Elizabeth and David Scull Award for Metropolitan Public Service, at its Annual Meeting. Geldart and Schwartz both won Ronald F. Kirby Awards for Collaborative Leadership. GSA's FedScape team won COG's Partnership Award.