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Dec 4, 2025

The metropolitan Washington region is on the move toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Through partnerships among local governments, public fleets, and organizations, the region is taking bold steps to expand EV charging infrastructure, electrify fleets, and advance the use of alternative fuels. Watch our latest COG Collaboration in Action video to learn more.

Dec 3, 2025

COG honors Kate Stewart with top regional award for public service

Nov 19, 2025

On November 19, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) approved funding for three projects through the FY 2026-2027 Transit Within Reach Program.

Nov 17, 2025

Today, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) boards jointly endorsed recommendations from the DMVMoves Task Force and called on regional leaders to advance funding solutions to support Metro’s long-term modernization and strengthen coordination among the region’s 14 transit operators, including Metro, MARC, VRE, and local bus systems.

Nov 14, 2025

From November 4–6, more than 120 law enforcement executives, researchers, and public safety experts from across the country and around the world gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Museum in Washington, DC, for the first-ever National Executive Forum on Public Order Policing.

Oct 29, 2025

Following a year and a half of extensive discussion among a wide array of leaders representing the region’s governments, businesses, and community organizations, the task force overseeing the DMVMoves initiative adopted a set of recommendations today to advance its vision for seamless, integrated, and world-class transit.

Oct 22, 2025

The metropolitan Washington region experienced five “Code Orange” unhealthy air days in 2025, a decrease from seven days in 2024, according to data collected as part of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Ozone Season Summary. The data was presented on September 24 by COG staff to the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC).