About Us

COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.

Transportation

Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

Environment

COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

Community & Economy

Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.

Homeland Security & Public Safety

COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

Transportation

Pre-Application Conferences

Applicants MUST attend a pre-application conference to be eligible for the Enhanced Mobility funds for this solicitation. Only the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Conference will have a virtual option to attend.

VIRGINIA: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
3030 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Monday, July 14, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

MARYLAND: Cambria Hotel College Park
8321 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
777 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20002
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE

REGISTRATION: Please click here to register for one of the conferences above.

If you are unable to attend and have questions about the Enhanced Mobility Program application process, contact Cherice Sansbury at csansbury@mwcog.org or (202) 962-3222 for assistance.