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Dec 15, 2014

When it adopted the Regional Transportation Priorities Plan in January, the Transportation Planning Board highlighted a number of key strategies and priorities for achieving the region's long-term transportation goals. Throughout 2014, the TPB and its partner agencies worked to implement those strategies and priorities in notable ways, as told through the digital pages of this publication over the past twelve months.

Dec 12, 2014

A Guest Post by Current Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee Vice-Chair Glenna Tinney

Dec 10, 2014

At its Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon, COG honored Prince George’s County Council Member Todd Turner with its highest honor for an elected official, the Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award. COG also honored former Fairfax County Executive Anthony Griffin with COG’s first Ronald F. Kirby Award for Collaborative Leadership and the Summit Foundation of Washington with the Regional Partnership Award. U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Victor Mendez del​

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.​