About Us

COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.

Transportation

Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

Environment

COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

Community

Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.

Homeland Security & Public Safety

COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

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.

Visit the podcast page.

Newsroom Archives

News Release

No Code Red Days Despite Summer Heat

Oct 28, 2005
Area leaders are pointing out the lack of Code Red days this year as evidence of significant progress in improving air quality in metropolitan Washington .
News Highlight

Regional Leaders Address Homelessness

Oct 25, 2005
The region's leaders today gathered to discuss collaborative solutions to homelessness.
News Highlight

COG Board Supports Efforts to Clean Potomac

Oct 22, 2005
At its November meeting the COG Board adopted a resolution to reaffirm support for the goal of achieving a Trash-Free Potomac River by 2013.
News Release

Two Major Transportation Projects Approved

Oct 19, 2005
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) today unanimously approved regional transportation plans that include two major transportation projects: High Occupancy Toll Lanes (HOT) lanes and CapCom.
News Release

Takoma Park Mayor Wins Outstanding Elected Official Award

Oct 19, 2005
Takoma Park Mayor Kathy Porter was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Elected Official Award by the National Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations for her work in transportation planning in the metropolitan area.
News Highlight

Cooperative Forecast Predicts Growth

Oct 12, 2005
The region’s latest forecast for population and household growth reveals a robust economy that will continue to experience steady employment and population increases in coming decades.
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COG Presents Post-Katrina Plan

Oct 12, 2005
COG presented a new work plan to its Board of Directors today to strengthen regional emergency preparedness and responsiveness.
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Region Preparing for Rita's Energy Impact

Sep 23, 2005
The governments of Maryland , Virginia and the District of Columbia are preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Rita on fuel production supplies and gasoline prices, while urging their citizens to remain calm and take voluntary conservation measures.
News Highlight

Regional Leaders Discuss Emergency Plans

Sep 14, 2005
Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan and Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson joined COG Chair J Davis and other regional leaders to discuss area emergency plans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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Region Adds Over 350,000 New Residents Since 2000

Sep 14, 2005
A new report released today by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) shows continued regional growth in population, jobs, federal spending, retail sales and personal income.

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