Documents

COG Annual Report

Partnership is at the heart of the Council of Governments’ work, and in 2024, COG launched some of its most ambitious collaborations yet.

Member Benefits

Brochure highlights COG’s wide range of programs and services for its member governments, partner organizations, and the public.

State of Public Transportation Report

Report provides an overview of the state of regional public transportation in the National Capital Region.

Environmental Justice Toolkit

Guidance to policymakers on incorporating social equity, cultural sensitivity, and community health considerations into air quality, climate, and energy planning.

Visualize 2050 National Capital Region Transportation Plan

Final publication and supporting documents for Visualize 2050, the federally required metropolitan transportation plan for the National Capital Region, which was approved by the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) in December 2025.

2025 TPB Annual Report

State of the Commute Survey Report

Commuter Connections State of the Commute (SOC) Report is produced every three years tracking a wide range of transportation information and assistance services designed to inform Washington DC area commuters of the availability and benefits of alternatives to driving alone and to assist them to find alternatives that fit their commute needs.

Letter Supporting Continuum of Care Funding

January 15, 2026, letter from the COG Board urging the Congressional delegation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to take immediate, time-limited action to ensure continuity of Continuum of Care funding during the Fiscal Year 2025 transition and prevent avoidable disruptions to housing and services.

COG Legislative Priorities

The legislative priorities approved by the COG Board of Directors focus on advancing shared regional goals.

Growth Trends: Cooperative Forecasting in Metropolitan Washington

The Growth Trends report provides a summary of the COG's Cooperative Forecasting Program and highlights of the Round 10.0 Cooperative Forecasts.