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Dec 8, 2014

Nearly two-dozen community leaders from around the Washington region gathered recently for the Transportation Planning Board’s thirteenth Community Leadership Institute (CLI) to learn about and discuss how transportation decisions are made in the region and how community leaders can become more involved in the decision-making process.

Dec 4, 2014

White House officials announced the U.S. Department of Energy’s selection of the National Capital Region as one of 16 national Climate Action Champions, recognizing local and regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience. The region’s application for this competitive process was submitted by COG in collaboration with its local government members.

Dec 2, 2014

As the 95 Express Lanes open this month, providing faster, more predictable travel for ride-sharing motorists on I-95, Commuter Connections is offering an extra cash incentive for those who sign up for a new carpool or vanpool through the ‘Pool Rewards program.

Dec 1, 2014

Reducing congestion on roadways and transit systems. Providing high-quality transportation options between and within mixed-use Activity Centers. Reducing vehicle-related emissions of harmful air pollutants and greenhouse gases.

Dec 1, 2014

On Comcast Newsmakers, Falls Church Vice Mayor David Snyder (pictured left), who serves as Chairman of the Metropolitan Air Quality Committee at COG, discusses air quality progress as well as ways the region and its residents can further reduce pollution and enhance public health. On a separate show, Nicholas Ramfos, COG's Director of Alternate Commute Programs, discussed Commuter Connections and alternative ways to commute in the region.

Nov 26, 2014

Metropolitan Washington is home to Activity Centers and engaged local leaders. Hear Rockville, Maryland Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton speak about the vibrancy of Rockville Town Square and the future of land use and transportation planning for her city.

Nov 26, 2014

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is carefully evaluating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to strengthen standards to address ground-level ozone pollution. These proposed standards would better protect the health and welfare of residents of the National Capital Region. Although this region has made tremendous progress in improving its air quality over several decades, the proposed regulations will require additional steps to control harmful emissions.​

Nov 17, 2014

Using newly available, minute-by-minute traffic information from one recent Thanksgiving, researchers at the Transportation Planning Board have identified the busiest times and roadways that Washington area drivers might expect during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Knowing when and where the worst congestion might occur can help both travelers and transportation agencies avoid or manage the worst impacts.

Nov 14, 2014

Officials planners and stakeholders need to consider public health when making decisions about land use transportation and other infrastructure according to Dr. Mark Fenton who spoke at the October meeting of the Region Forward Coalition. Fenton a Tufts University professor spoke to “landscaping a social ecology for health” which includes planning communities with walkable retail public sidewalks bike infrastructure and safe facilities for all age groups.

Nov 12, 2014

At its November meeting, the COG Board of Directors focused on two recent regional housing reports, Joining Forces to Combat Foreclosure: A Look Back at the Capital Area Foreclosure Network and Housing Security in the Washington Region .