News Release Metrorail Communications Study Calls for New Equipment, Coordination October 22, 2015 A new study of underground communications networks used by Metrorail recommends a long, system-wide to-do list, but also notes that important safety upgrades...
News Release Officials Vote to Approve Updates to Region's Long-Range Transportation Plan, Including Changes to I-66 October 21, 2015 At its October meeting, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved the 2015 Amendment to the Constrained Long-Range Transportation...
TPB News Analysis Quantifies Drop in Roadway Congestion During Recent Papal Visit October 21, 2015 A Transportation Planning Board analysis has quantified the traffic effects of Pope Francis' recent visit to the Washington region. The analysis, which showed...
Region Forward Blog Congresswoman Comstock Talks Transportation, Economy at COG Board Meeting October 20, 2015 In October, U.S. Representative Barbara Comstock (VA-10) briefed the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors on her vision for...
News Release Clean Air Milestone: Data Indicates D.C. Region Now Meets Clean Air Act Standard September 29, 2015 Region also records third straight summer of no Code Red days of unhealthy air.