TPB News Learn about three transportation surveys Apr 13, 2021 COG and TPB staff conduct a lot of research including surveys. During the past year, we have been talking a lot about three different survey products. They were conducted at different times with different purposes, so it seems like a good time to give a quick overview about these three surveys, what they are, how they’re being used, and where you can find more information about them.
News Highlight Regional initiatives reflect commitment to advancing racial equity Apr 8, 2021 Leaders from across metropolitan Washington joined together to affirm racial equity as a fundamental COG value. As a result, several COG committees and programs have taken steps to address equity issues within their own projects and initiatives.
News Highlight Simple ways to recognize Earth Month at home and in your community Apr 8, 2021 The region has made great progress improving our environment and communities. You can help continue this important progress during Earth Month while enjoying the great outdoors.
News Highlight Staff Spotlight: Karen Armendariz captures the many 'Voices of the Region' Apr 5, 2021 The TPB recently released the findings of its Voices of the Region Survey. COG Public Engagement Specialist Karen Armendariz helped design the survey to capture the perspective of vulnerable populations, and especially essential workers, as local leaders plan for the region’s COVID-19 recovery and beyond.
News Release Metropolitan Washington meets global standards for climate planning Mar 24, 2021 COG and its members have again received international recognition for their plan to mitigate climate change locally and work for a more climate resilient region.
TPB News Four travel trends from the TPB's Regional Travel Survey Mar 23, 2021 The RTS is a once-a-decade snapshot of regional travel patterns and how these patterns have changed over time. Unlike other TPB travel surveys, the RTS provides a comprehensive picture of all commute and non-work trips in the region, akin to a “transportation census.”
TPB News A brief recap of the March TPB meeting Mar 23, 2021 At its March meeting the TPB approved the budget and work program for the year and approved the budget and work program for Commuter Connections. After a robust report on from some public comments, the board discussed how the TPB’s staff work on Climate Change mitigation will factor into the process of developing the next long-range plan. Also, at the meeting the board received briefings on Airport Ground Access and on some trends from the Regional Travel Survey.
News Highlight COG updates members on economic impacts from COVID-19 Mar 12, 2021 As the world recognizes the one-year mark of the COVID-19 crisis, local leaders are analyzing the economic impacts of the pandemic in metropolitan Washington.
TPB News What did the Voices of the Region survey tell us about travel during COVID-19 and beyond? Mar 9, 2021 The TPB’s Voices of the Region survey asked how people have changed their travel habits due to COVID-19 and how they imagine they will get around post pandemic.
News Highlight COG policy committees help lead the way on region's priorities Mar 4, 2021 The COG Board’s policy committees and independent policy boards are supporting its COVID-19 and equity work, while advising on transportation funding, air quality, water quality, climate and energy, human services, and more.