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.

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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

News Highlight

COG Board honors outgoing Executive Director Chuck Bean

Jan 17, 2023
At its January meeting, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors honored Executive Director Chuck Bean, celebrating his 10-year tenure with the organization, which he will conclude in early February.
TPB News

TPB accepting applications for the Transportation Land-Use Connections and Regional Roadway Safety programs

Jan 13, 2023
The FY 2024 application period is open for the Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) and Regional Roadway Safety (RRSP) Programs. This year, applicants have the opportunity to submit one application for either program. The application deadline is March 3.
News Release

COG Board of Directors elects Montgomery County's Kate Stewart as 2023 Chair

Jan 11, 2023
Board to focus on helping local governments advance housing, climate, transit, and equity goals.
TPB News

TPB Safety Roundtable highlights state DOT initiatives

Dec 21, 2022
Safety officials from DDOT, MDOT, and VDOT briefed the TPB on their efforts to improve regional roadway safety. The roundtable was held in conjunction with the TPB’s review of U.S. DOT-required highway safety targets. TPB board members engaged in discussion with the speakers on data, outreach, and specific strategies, reflecting safety’s status as a top goal of the TPB.
News Highlight

COG, area utilities share tips to prevent frozen pipes

Dec 21, 2022
COG’s Community Engagement Campaign (CEC) are encouraging homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen household plumbing and meters to avoid costly repairs and interruptions in service.
News Release

TPB approves $2.3M in federal funding for D.C. transportation projects

Dec 21, 2022
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved approximately $2.3 million in federal funding for six non-highway transportation projects in the District of Columbia.
News Release

Transportation Planning Board elects Charles County's Reuben B. Collins II to serve as 2023 Chair

Dec 21, 2022
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved its slate of officers for 2023 at its monthly meeting today.
News Highlight

2022 Video: Region United, Accelerating Action

Dec 21, 2022
In COG’s annual video, local leaders share the ways they are working together at COG to advance equity, transit, housing, and climate goals in the Region United planning framework for 2030.
TPB News

November 2022 TPB meeting recap: safety targets, long-range transportation plan update

Dec 20, 2022
At its November meeting, the TPB reviewed draft regional transit and highway safety targets. In addition, TPB staff presented an overview of documents related to preparation for the 2024 long-range transportation plan update: the draft synthesized policy framework and the draft summary of scenario findings.
News Release

COG Board of Directors selects Clark Mercer as Executive Director

Dec 19, 2022
Former Chief of Staff to Virginia Governor will lead regional association of 24 local governments.

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