News Release Report Highlights Health Disparities Throughout Region Jun 29, 2009 Life expectancy, infant mortality, and lack of insurance are among the notable variations.
News Highlight TPB and FTA Hold Priority Bus Conference Jun 25, 2009 Conference examined ways in which to improve the region's transporation system by utilizing priority buses.
News Highlight Officials Hold Fireworks Safety News Conference and Demonstration Jun 24, 2009 Fire marshals addressed the dangers associated with the use of illegal fireworks and showed how fireworks are mishandled and improperly used.
News Release Commuter Connections Honors Area Businesses Jun 23, 2009 Employers win awards for programs that reduce gasoline use, air pollution and traffic congestion.
News Highlight Panel of Area Leaders Discuss Greater Washington 2050 Initiative Jun 22, 2009 Listen to Greater Washington 2050 Coalition Members Barbara Favola, Alan Imhoff, Jim Dinegar and Stewart Schwartz, and COG Executive Director David Robertson discuss the initiative and the region's future on WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show.
News Highlight COG Recruiting Stakeholders for new Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee Jun 18, 2009 Applications due by July 10, 2009.
News Release TPB Votes Unanimously To Advance Purple Line Project Jun 17, 2009 Regional planning board reviews substantial public comment prior to voting.
News Release TPB Approves Ten Projects to Improve Transportation for People with Disabilities and Low-Income Commuters Jun 17, 2009 Board Members honor Alexandria Councilmember Tim Lovain for his leadership on transporation access and mobility programs.
News Highlight Foster Parents Honored At Regional Appreciation Gala Jun 2, 2009 COG and the Freddie Mac Foundation present area foster parents with awards for service. Plus, Chairman Gross discusses the Gala in the latest episode of 'The COG Podcast.'
News Highlight COG and the Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region host Third Annual NCR Interagency Chaplains Conference May 28, 2009 Major General Richard Rowe and COG’s David McMillion deliver opening remarks at the event held at Fort Myer , Virginia .