Newsroom

There are a number of ways to keep informed about COG, its members, and programs. The Newsroom feed lists news releases and highlights as well as TPB News articles. A variety of content is also available through digital subscriptions.

For story ideas, data inquiries, and to connect with officials and subject matter experts, reporters should contact the Office of Communications. For questions about TPB News, please contact the Department of Transportation Planning.

COG's Podcast: Think Regionally

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COG's podcast, Think Regionally, raises awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focuses on solutions. The podcast, which is hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, features local government, business, and non-profit leaders talking about a variety of timely topics, including the region's economy, racial equity, transportation, housing, and climate change.

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Newsroom Archives

TPB News

March 2023 TPB meeting recap: FY 2024 Work Programs and Environmental Justice analysis

May 10, 2023
The TPB approved work programs for the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board and Commuter Connections. Other agenda items included the Visualize 2045 Environmental Justice analysis results. COG Executive Director Clark Mercer engaged TPB board members in a conversation about COG’s priority areas.
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Annual count reveals rise in homelessness across Metropolitan Washington from previous year's record low

May 10, 2023
New COG report also shows regionwide homelessness down from pre-pandemic counts.
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COG recognizes region's outstanding foster parents

May 10, 2023
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announced its 2023 Foster Parents of the Year honorees during its monthly meeting today, recognizing foster parents from 10 local jurisdictions for their dedication to the region’s foster youth.
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Podcast: Planning for the future with COG's Clark Mercer

May 1, 2023
In this special episode of Think Regionally, host Robert McCartney sits down with Mercer to discuss his background as Chief of Staff to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, and the roles he sees COG playing as area leaders tackle some big issues on the horizon: including Metro funding, housing, equity, and the region’s post-COVID economy.
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TPB supports 10 D.C. area planning projects that promote walkable, transit-oriented communities

Apr 19, 2023
At its monthly meeting on April 19, members of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved support for 10 local planning projects as part of its Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program. Funding assistance provided to these projects through the TLC Program totaled $755,000.
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Street Smart: Area officials gather to promote pedestrian, cyclist safety

Apr 13, 2023
Street Smart campaign urges drivers to pay attention to prevent crashes and save lives.
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Ready to Roll: Bike to Work Day 2023 Registration Now Open

Apr 13, 2023
Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is rolling full speed ahead, as warm weather, a sense of community, and a chance to win a free bicycle will attract thousands of commuters to participate in metropolitan Washington’s regional event on Friday, May 19. Registration for the free, fun, and eco-friendly event is now open.
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COG presents first major update to regional growth forecasts since COVID

Apr 12, 2023
Round 10 forecasts focus on population, employment, and household growth through 2050.
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COG, DoD, ICF partner on climate resilience

Apr 12, 2023
The COG Military Installation Resilience Review (MIRR) outlines actions to address climate change related vulnerabilities in communities surrounding four military installations in Washington, D.C.
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COG and ONE Media 3.0 launch Nation's first use of NextGen broadcast for advanced emergency information

Apr 10, 2023
The pilot program will provide free, over-the-air redundancy to emergency messaging currently sent by local governments via text, email. social media, and other system platforms.

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