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

News Release

COG, WMATA launch historic initiative, DMVMoves, to create a unified vision and sustainable funding model for public transit

May 1, 2024
During a joint Boards of Directors meeting hosted by COG and WMATA, officials from the two organizations announced a historic regional planning initiative called DMVMoves, Moving our region forward, together, which will set the vision for comprehensive regional transit planning in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
News Release

Street Smart campaign's virtual reality experience challenges people to handle dangerous driving scenarios

Apr 22, 2024
After a significant and deadly surge in 2022, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities in the metropolitan Washington region began to reverse the trend and decreased by 17% in 2023. Those fatalities represent more than 30% of total traffic deaths. Local and state officials are asking everyone to be alert and obey traffic safety laws to continue this decrease to make our streets safe for everyone.
News Release

TPB awards $685,000 in technical assistance for 9 D.C. area planning projects

Apr 17, 2024
At its monthly meeting on April 17, members of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved support for nine local planning projects as part of its Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) Program, which promotes walkable, transit-oriented communities.
TPB News

Cycling in the spotlight: Supporting the region's growth in bicycling options

Apr 16, 2024
The National Capital Region continues to experience growth in cycling for commuting, recreation, and tourism. This spotlight takes a closer look at recent COG and TPB cycling-related actions and events:
TPB News

March 2024 TPB meeting recap: Virginia TA Set-Aside project approvals, Visualize 2050 briefing

Apr 15, 2024
The TPB approved 15 projects for Virginia Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program funding, approved the FY 2025 TPB Unified Planning Work Program and FY 2025 Commuter Connections Work Program, and received a Visualize 2050 briefing. Recap includes January and February highlights.
News Release

Water utilities in D.C. region respond to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruling on PFAS

Apr 11, 2024
Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known commonly as PFAS or “forever chemicals”. COG and metropolitan Washington’s water utilities support regulations based on science and research to protect human health. PFAS are persistent in the environment and associated health risks from prolonged exposure have been identified.
News Release

COG Board adopts a new regional tree canopy goal

Apr 11, 2024
Goal recommends minimum tree canopy coverage of 50 percent across the region
News Release

COG, WMATA officials plan to partner on developing unified vision for the region's transit

Apr 10, 2024
COG and WMATA Boards of Directors to meet jointly on May 1.
News Highlight

Podcast: Improving community health through air quality initiatives

Apr 9, 2024
In this episode of Think Regionally, host Robert McCartney speaks with Kristen Willard of the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform, DC Department of Energy and Environment Air Quality Branch Chief Joseph Jakuta, and COG Air Quality Program Director Jen Desimone on how the region is supporting community health by zeroing in on initiatives, education, and programs aimed at improving air quality.
News Highlight

Fire symposium, emergency exercises enhance regional response

Apr 1, 2024
First responders, emergency managers, elected officials, and a wide range of representatives from other disciplines gathered in the last several weeks at several regional events focused on enhancing the region’s ability to respond to emergencies, including the biennial Fire Health and Safety Symposium and two tabletop security exercises.

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