Newsroom
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 Video Series: Collaboration in Action
Introducing Collaboration in Action, COG's video series hosted by Executive Director Clark Mercer. The series spotlights COG's work with member jurisdictions and private, nonprofit, and civic organizations on a wide variety of programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life for everyone in our DMV region. Come along as Clark takes you behind the scenes of several of our initiatives, spreading the word about the value of regional partnership and highlighting the leaders and experts in our network that are making a positive impact in our communities.
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COG Podcast
Prior to Collaboration in Action, COG produced a podcast, Think Regionally, to raise awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focus on solutions. The podcast, which was hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, featured 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.
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Newsroom Archives
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TPB News
The 2019 Washington-Baltimore Regional Air Passenger Survey (APS) showed that customer parking has declined at the Washington-Baltimore region’s airports in recent years, with 2019 seeing a significant drop compared to 2017. we take a closer look at how much air passengers spent on their trip to the airport, and during their time at the airport.
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News Release
Joint statement pledges continued regional collaboaration
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TPB News
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TPB staff, just like many other people across the region have been working from home in response to COVID-19. Almost all COG and TPB staff have been teleworking. COG and TPB regularly promotes teleworking and many of us already regularly telework but, practicing social distancing has led us to do our work differently. We wanted to show you how we’re coping with this challenge and let you know that the work goes on.
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TPB News, Visualize
The March TPB meeting was unusual. It was held completely virtually due to the COVID-19 precautions. These precautions primarily have required people in the Washington region to practice social distancing and avoid large gatherings. Instead of canceling the meeting, TPB Chair Kelly Russell approved an unprecedented virtual meeting. Board members called into the meetings from their homes. The meeting was still broadcast on the web along with highlights on twitter.
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News Highlight
COG is supporting coordination related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by helping officials communicate and share information about this evolving situation.
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News Highlight
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Resources are of value during the COVID-19 outbreak as employers turn to telework to help ensure the safety of their employees, the continuity of their business operations, and to do their part to protect the community through social distancing.
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TPB News
For the upcoming fiscal year the TPB will be getting ready to update its long-range plan. Part of that will include public outreach. (TPB)
If you’re a regular TPB News reader, you may have heard of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). It is one of those documents that metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) like the TPB are required to produce every year. But what exactly is it and what does it tell you about the work that we do?
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TPB News
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The Transportation Planning Board is scheduled to meet at noon on Wednesday, March 18. 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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News Highlight
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COG hosted a virtual conversation on Facebook Live on March 5 with a panel of local elected officials, community representatives, and the United States Census Bureau to help answer questions from residents about the 2020 Census.
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News Highlight
The successful procurement of a fire safety tool, projected to save one local government $600,000, has inspired member jurisdictions to explore additional opportunities to leverage the region's purchasing power.
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