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Oct 9, 2013

With great sadness, the Council of Governments and staff honor the life of Karin Foster, who passed away on September 30. Ms. Foster handled freight-related issues and served as the primary liaison to regional freight stakeholders during her 6-year tenure as a member of the Council's staff. She was a diligent, enthusiastic, and steadfast worker, a highly respected colleague, and a reliable friend.

Oct 7, 2013

Should transit buses be allowed to use the shoulders of more Washington area highways in order to avoid traffic back-ups?

Oct 7, 2013

On September 27 many of metropolitan Washington’s elected officials business leaders and regional planners got together for a frank conversation about the future of the region’s economy. The full-day dialogue – called “Economy Forward: Shaping the Future of the Region” – was helped by the use of computers and voting key pads to guide the participants as they discussed transportation and land-use needs in localities from Frederick MD to Prince William VA.

Sep 30, 2013

The region's ability to accommodate anticipated growth in freight, passenger, and commuter rail traffic in coming decades will depend in large part on the future of the region's only Potomac River freight rail crossing -- a 2,500-foot span between the District of Columbia and Virginia known as the Long Bridge.

Sep 30, 2013

Walter Tejada, Nancy Navarro interviewed at forum on impact of the new Affordable Care Act on the Latino population. COG also releases new Latino Health and Community Resources Directory.

Sep 27, 2013

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, (D -VA-11), today told a group of metropolitan Washington’s elected officials and community groups to continue working to win more federal support for the area’s Metro transit system and advocating for improved community developments such as the Tysons area in Fairfax County.

Sep 25, 2013

Officials celebrate no Code Red days in the summer of 2013 but also stay focused on meeting EPA air quality standards.

Sep 23, 2013

By 2040, regional planners expect a two-thirds increase in the amount of freight cargo traveling to, from, within, or through the Washington region, outpacing forecast population and job growth by a two-to-one margin.

Sep 18, 2013

Freight traffic is forecast to increase by 66 percent, about 400 million tons and 151% in value. Over the next 30 years trucks will account for about 90 percent by both weight and value shipped. This will put a strain on rail, road, and air capacity as global shipping patterns affect the Southeastern United States.

Sep 17, 2013

Commuter Connections is going viral with social media on Car Free Days this September 20 through 22. This year, the program will tweet event info, take pledges online, and collect images from participants via Instagram, to encourage the region’s travelers and commuters to try green, convenient commute options by eliminating or reducing drive-alone commuting for one, two, or three days.