News Release DUI fatalities decrease in greater Washington, countering national level trends Dec 30, 2021 New data released in the 2021 “How Safe are our Roads” Report reveals a decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities, injuries, crashes, and drunk driving arrests in the metropolitan Washington area in 2020.
TPB News A recap of the December TPB meeting Dec 21, 2021 Two of the biggest transportation issues of our time – climate change and safety– were the center of attention at the December TPB meeting
News Highlight Podcast: Feeding our region Dec 17, 2021 This episode of Think Regionally is all about food insecurity—what it is, why it is happening, and some ways area officials, organizations, and farmers are working to address it.
News Highlight 2021 Annual Meeting: Reflecting on new planning principles, equity efforts, and food security work Dec 16, 2021 COG held its 2021 Annual Meeting and Leadership Awards in person on December 8 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel where area leaders reflected on recent achievements and recognized five local leaders and organizations with awards for outstanding service to the region.
News Release TPB elects City of Manassas Vice Mayor Pamela Sebesky as 2022 Chair Dec 15, 2021 At its December meeting, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) chose a new slate of board officers for 2022. City of Manassas Vice Mayor Pamela Sebesky was elected to serve as Chair and Charles County Board of Commissioners President Reuben B. Collins II and District of Columbia At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson were elected to serve as Vice Chairs.
News Release TPB awards technical assistance for roadway safety projects, calls for reciprocal agreement on automated traffic citations Dec 15, 2021 The TPB awarded $250,000 in technical assistance to five local projects that have the potential to improve safety on the region’s roadways, especially for its underserved communities.
News Highlight 2021 Video: Unlocking the Region's Potential Dec 14, 2021 In COG’s annual video, local leaders and Executive Director Chuck Bean talk about two new planning principles that will help the region build more transit-oriented communities—optimizing the land around High-Capacity Transit Stations and prioritizing Equity Emphasis Areas.
News Release COG announces 2021 regional leadership awards Dec 8, 2021 Two local leaders and a regional organization were recognized today by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) at its annual membership meeting for their partnership, collaboration, and service to the metropolitan Washington region.
News Highlight Take a deeper dive into newly adopted planning concepts Dec 6, 2021 A new interactive site is available to explore the two new planning principles adopted by the COG Board of Directors and endorsed by the TPB.
News Highlight COG Board policy committees advance region's work in the areas of equity, resilience, and more Dec 2, 2021 The COG Board of Directors’ policy committees helped advance the region’s work this year, including in the areas of equity, inclusive growth, resilience, mental health, and food security.