News Release Region achieves air quality milestone; officials approve plan for further reducing ground level ozone in metropolitan Washington Dec 21, 2017 The Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC) at COG approved a plan that demonstrates the region’s achievement in attaining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2008 standard for ground-level ozone pollution, and details how officials will continue to meet this air quality standard in the future.
News Release Transportation Planning Board approves five initiatives to improve region's transportation system Dec 20, 2017 The Transportation Planning Board endorsed five initiatives – a variety of projects, programs, and policies found to have the most potential to improve the region’s transportation system – for further study and future incorporation into the region’s long-range transportation plans.
News Release Transportation Planning Board elects D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen as 2018 Chairman Dec 20, 2017 The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) voted at its December meeting to elect its officers for 2018, including District of Columbia Councilmember Charles Allen, who will serve as TPB Chairman. Prince William County’s Martin Nohe and Frederick’s Kelly Russell were also elected as TPB Vice Chairmen.
News Release New Commuter Connections rewards program gives commuters information to avoid traffic delays and congestion Dec 19, 2017 The COG Commuter Connections program launched a program called Flextime Rewards that gives suggested travel times to commuters and provides an incentive for commuters who avoid driving during peak congestion periods on four bottlenecked routes.
News Highlight Officials celebrate 60 years of partnership Dec 14, 2017 At COG’s annual membership meeting on December 13, government, business, and nonprofit leaders gathered together to celebrate the organization’s 60th anniversary and highlight the importance of regional partnership.
Region Forward Blog Q&A: Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette Dec 14, 2017 Ten years ago, COG recognized Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette with its highest honor—the Elizabeth and David Scull Public Service Award for leadership and dedication to regionalism. Nearly a decade later and as he prepares to retire from the Arlington County Board, Fisette reflects on his time working with COG.
News Release Council of Governments urges swift action on long-term dedicated funding for Metro Dec 13, 2017 Resolution supports $500M in new funding for Metro to implement $15.5B, 10-year capital improvement program.
News Release COG recognizes three local leaders for partnership, collaboration, and service to the metro D.C. region Dec 13, 2017 Three local leaders were recognized by COG for their partnership, collaboration, and service to the metropolitan Washington region. City of Rockville Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton received the Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award. DC Water CEO and General Manager George Hawkins received the Ronald F. Kirby Award for Collaborative Leadership. The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) received the Regional Partnership Award.
News Release Task force recommends five initiatives to improve region's transportation system Dec 6, 2017 At its final meeting, a task force established by the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) recommended that the TPB endorse five initiatives – with the potential to improve the region’s transportation system – for further study and future incorporation into the region’s long-range transportation plans.
News Highlight ACPAC seeks D.C. area residents interested in air quality and climate issues Dec 6, 2017 Community leaders and interested citizens from across the metropolitan Washington region are invited to apply for membership on the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments by December 20, 2017.