News Release DUI incidents decrease in greater Washington, COG and WRAP report Jan 28, 2019 Alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and drunk driving arrests all decreased in the metropolitan Washington area in 2017, according to the new “How Safe Are Our Roads?” Report prepared by COG for the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP).
TPB News Many bus providers, one regional system Jan 22, 2019 How can the region’s bus system work better? Can service be more efficient, and can money be saved through coordination and cooperation among the many service providers? In June 2018, the TPB’s Regional Bus Service Provision study sought to answer that question.
News Release Report tracks changes in farming, food production in metropolitan Washington Jan 18, 2019 A new COG report reveals the important contributions of agriculture to regional job and economic growth, but pinpoints many challenges for the sector.
News Highlight Protect Your Pipes this winter and year round Frozen Pipe (Jim Clark/flickr) Jan 16, 2019 Protecting household plumbing from clogs and other damage requires year round effort, but your wallet and the region’s water supply will benefit.
TPB News, Visualize TPB analyzed Visualize 2045 for how it may impact low-income and minority communities Jan 15, 2019 Now that Visualize 2045 has been approved, the TPB must examine if the plan would have any disproportionately high and adverse impact on low-income or minority populations. TPB staff conducted an analysis of Visualize 2045 to understand how the region’s Equity Emphasis Areas compared to the rest of the region on measures of mobility and accessibility.
News Release COG Board of Directors elects D.C. Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. as Chair Jan 9, 2019 Board will focus on region's housing shortfall, cybersecurity in 2019.
News Highlight Regional response to federal government shutdown Jan 9, 2019 COG has been supporting its member governments and nonprofit partners as they serve the many local residents being adversely affected and encourage others to consider helping their neighbors in need. Visit the page for resources, analyses, and more information.
News Highlight 2018: Milestone moments in regional partnership Jan 3, 2019 2018 was an exciting year for metropolitan Washington. Together, the region secured dedicated funding for Metro, marked the Year of the Anacostia, and celebrated Amazon's selection of the region as the home of its second headquarters.
TPB News, Visualize TPB advances work on Visualize 2045 aspirational transportation initiatives Dec 20, 2018 At its December meeting, the TPB approved a resolution to begin work on implementing the aspirational initiatives from Visualize 2045, the region’s new long-range transportation plan.
News Highlight D.C. region prepares for winter weather Dec 20, 2018 Every year, COG hosts its annual Winter Weather Conference to help the region coordinate and prepare for the winter weather season. COG and its regional partners come together to plan ahead to minimize winter weather-related disruptions that affect the whole community from transportation and public safety to business and the environment.