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

News Archive

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

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News Highlight

Anacostia swim event marks progress of years-long restoration effort

Sep 6, 2023
A decades-long, multi-sector effort to restore and conserve the Anacostia Watershed is paying off, with residents now able to regularly enjoy a safe and healthy Anacostia through boating, fishing, and other recreational activities. On September 23, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, in partnership with the Anacostia Riverkeeper and the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), will host a one-day swim event in the Anacostia.
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COG Offices Will Be Closed on Friday, June 18

Jun 17, 2021
Consult relevant COG staff concerning any scheduled events.
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COG Offices Will Be Closed on Wednesday, February 20

Feb 19, 2019
Consult relevant COG staff concerning any scheduled events.
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COG offices will open at 10 a.m. on Monday

January 14
News Release

COG Offices Will Be Closed on 12/24 and 12/25

Dec 21, 2018
Offices will reopen on December 26
News Highlight

Heart of COG: Alieu Turay

Sep 5, 2017
As a Contracts and Purchasing Specialist at COG, Alieu Turay helps recruit and select the most qualified firms to make sure that COG and its members receive the best service for projects and programs.
TPB News

At the Mar. 15 TPB meeting, Equity Emphasis Areas are back up for board approval

Mar 7, 2017
The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, March 15. The official agenda and all meeting materials will be posted on the Thursday before the meeting. Here’s a quick preview of what’s coming up:

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