COG Reaches Out to Hispanic Communities
At COG's first community outreach day, a lively discussion focused on COG's work in the areas of transportation planning, air and water quality, homeland security and human services. The event was arranged by COG staff in coordination with Arlington County Council member J. Walter Tejada to introduce members of the Hispanic media and community organizations to COG and regional issues. The reporters, editors and community leaders in attendance expressed enthusiasm for COG programs, as well as an interest in increasing coverage of regional issues as they affect Hispanic communities.
New Work Group to Advance Mobility and Accessibility Study
A new transportation work group established in September will consider ways to advance the TPB's Mobility and Accessibility Study. The TPB agreed to create the group after gathering public feedback from a series of outreach events designed to get comments on the study, which includes five scenarioes illustrating what metropolitan Washington would look like if area officials embraced different land use and transportation plans. Montgomery County Council Member Michael Knapp will serve as chair of the new task force.
COG Encourages Residents to Prepare for Emergencies
It may not seem like it, but now is the time to get ready for emergencies. That was the message COG staff shared with federal employees at various events during National Preparedness Month. COG participated in fairs hosted by several agencies including the U.S. Senate Office of the Seargant at Arms, U.S. Office of Personnel Management and U.S. General Services Administration. Visitors to COG's booth recieved guidelines for preparing family emergency plans, as well as information on homeland security planning in the region.
Input Sought from Public Officials and Other Regional Leaders
If you're an elected official or regional leader, COG would welcome your thoughts on its new proposal for Greater Washington 2050. The report includes preliminary recommendations for this exciting initiative to address growth, transportation and other regional challenges. Official Board action on the recommendations is scheduled for October 10, with the hope of launching the new initiative in early 2008.
Survey of Region's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reviewed
Fuel combustion to produce electricity, provide power for industry and homes and to run cars, trucks and airplanes are sources of greenhouse gas emissions that will be measured as part of COG's new Climate Change Initiative. At their September meeting, members of the Climate Change Steering Committee reviewed preliminary estimates of local emissions. The survey is part of a work program designed to establish a reduction goal for the region and identifies best practices for local governments.
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