An independent, nonprofit association where area leaders address regional issues affecting the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
COG’s membership is comprised of 300 elected officials from 24 local governments, the Maryland and Virginia state legislatures, and U.S. Congress. Region Forward is our vision. It’s a commitment by COG and its member governments, who together seek to create a more accessible, sustainable, prosperous, and livable metropolitan Washington region. COG’s mission is to make Region Forward happen by being a discussion forum, expert resource, issue advocate, and catalyst for action.
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Working on your #Thanksgiving prep? Don't forget to think through clean up! Follow these simple tips to avoid costly plumbing backups and repairs this holiday season: protectyourpipes.org
Working on your #Thanksgiving prep? Don't forget to think through clean up! Follow these simple tips to avoid costly plumbing backups and repairs this holiday season: protectyourpipes.org
Here's to avoiding costly backups and repairs this holiday season! Use these simple tips to protect your plumbing: protectyourpipes.org
Here's to avoiding costly backups and repairs this holiday season! Use these simple tips to protect your plumbing: protectyourpipes.org
So much thought goes into preparing our favorite holiday food and celebration, but what about the clean up? Avoid costly plumbing backups and repairs using these simple tips: protectyourpipes.org
So much thought goes into preparing our favorite holiday food and celebration, but what about the clean up? Avoid costly plumbing backups and repairs using these simple tips: protectyourpipes.org
As the population of the #DMV grew over the last decade it also became even more diverse, according to #2020Census data analyzed by COG. Get our new report, Our Changing Region: http://ow.ly/ppQN50GS7xp
As the population of the #DMV grew over the last decade it also became even more diverse, according to #2020Census data analyzed by COG. Get our new report, Our Changing Region: http://ow.ly/ppQN50GS7xp
Keep the focus on your health and your family this season—not on your plumbing! Avoid costly plumbing backups and repairs using these simple tips: http://protectyourpipes.org
It’s here! The second episode of Think Regionally with host Robert McCartney is available now. 🎧Take a listen or read the transcript: mwcog.org/thinkregionally
It’s here! The second episode of Think Regionally with host Robert McCartney is available now. 🎧Take a listen or read the transcript: mwcog.org/thinkregionally
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved 21 projects for funding under the Federal Transit Administration’s Enhanced Mobility Program. The projects will support mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities across the region. Learn more: http://ow.ly/O9gk50GQZQs
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved 21 projects for funding under the Federal Transit Administration’s Enhanced Mobility Program. The projects will support mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities across the region. Learn more: http://ow.ly/O9gk50GQZQs
The end of Daylight Saving Time means fewer daylight hours, making it a dangerous time of year on the region's roadways. Check out these safety tips for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists from Street Smart: http://ow.ly/NkQh50GHime
The end of Daylight Saving Time means fewer daylight hours, making it a dangerous time of year on the region's roadways. Check out these safety tips for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists from Street Smart: http://ow.ly/NkQh50GHime
The City of Alexandria recently eliminated fares on its DASHBus system. Here's how the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) program helped pave the way for that change: http://ow.ly/mYkc50GGmf0
The City of Alexandria recently eliminated fares on its DASHBus system. Here's how the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) program helped pave the way for that change: http://ow.ly/mYkc50GGmf0
During #COP26 we're reflecting on all the ways we can also work at the individual, local, and regional levels in the #DMV to address the global #ClimateCrisis. Learn more: ClimatePartners.org #Time4MultilevelAction
During #COP26 we're reflecting on all the ways we can also work at the individual, local, and regional levels in the #DMV to address the global #ClimateCrisis. Learn more: ClimatePartners.org #Time4MultilevelAction
In the #DMV, we know that global change starts with local action. As world leaders gather for #COP26, learn what you can do to help solve the #climatecrisis: www.ClimatePartners.org #Time4MultilevelAction
The first episode of COG's new podcast, Think Regionally, features local leaders like Montgomery County Council Member Councilmember Nancy Navarro to discuss how we can build a more equitable region. Listen now: http://ow.ly/vHin50GvAuz
What are your barriers to buying or owning a home? Over the next several months, COG will host public forums on #fairhousing in area jurisdictions, learn more: www.mwcog.org/fairhousing
October 23 is National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay! Proper medication disposal keeps our communities safe. Find your nearest medication drop-off location today: http://protectyourpipes.org
October 23 is National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay! Proper medication disposal keeps our communities safe. Find your nearest medication drop-off location today: http://protectyourpipes.org
Por favor, participe en esta encuesta sobre el medio ambiente local para ayudarnos a mejorar la comunicación con usted. Debe tomar menos de 10 minutos y puede ingresar su correo electrónico en un sorteo aleatorio para una tarjeta de regalo Visa de $100. La encuesta finaliza el 22 de octubre. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z62NGWL
Por favor, participe en esta encuesta sobre el medio ambiente local para ayudarnos a mejorar la comunicación con usted. Debe tomar menos de 10 minutos y puede ingresar su correo electrónico en un sorteo aleatorio para una tarjeta de regalo Visa de $100. La encuesta finaliza el 22 de octubre. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z62NGWL
Congratulations to Arlington County Virginia – Government & WMATA for being named COG's 2021 Climate and Energy Leadership Award winners for two projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions #GHG and advance #equity across the region: http://ow.ly/5Ulb50Gs4tr
Congratulations to Arlington County Virginia – Government & WMATA for being named COG's 2021 Climate and Energy Leadership Award winners for two projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions #GHG and advance #equity across the region: http://ow.ly/5Ulb50Gs4tr
Enter to win $100! No purchase necessary! Complete this survey, and if you provide your email, you will be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card. Eligible to residents of D.C., Prince George’s County, or Montgomery County. Survey ends Oct 22. #EnjoytheAnacostia https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6K93CY
Enter to win $100! No purchase necessary! Complete this survey, and if you provide your email, you will be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card. Eligible to residents of D.C., Prince George’s County, or Montgomery County. Survey ends Oct 22. #EnjoytheAnacostia https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6K93CY
Area officials have created a permanent committee focused on improving the region’s food security and a fund devoted to supporting this work: http://ow.ly/cfw150GrEnt
Area officials have created a permanent committee focused on improving the region’s food security and a fund devoted to supporting this work: http://ow.ly/cfw150GrEnt
COG's new Housing Affordability Planning Program, made possible by the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, will provide grants to local governments and non-profit developers engaged in planning, approving, or developing housing around transit: http://ow.ly/tOfQ50GqWOZ
COG's new Housing Affordability Planning Program, made possible by the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, will provide grants to local governments and non-profit developers engaged in planning, approving, or developing housing around transit: http://ow.ly/tOfQ50GqWOZ
COG adopts transit and equity planning principles for 2030, announces housing initiative with the Amazon Housing Equity Fund: http://ow.ly/tOfQ50GqWOZ
COG adopts transit and equity planning principles for 2030, announces housing initiative with the Amazon Housing Equity Fund: http://ow.ly/tOfQ50GqWOZ
We're thrilled to announce our new podcast, Think Regionally! Join host Robert McCartney as he focuses on solutions to some of the region's biggest challenges.
Listen to Episode 1: How do we move the region toward racial and economic equity? http://mwcog.org/thinkregionally
We're thrilled to announce our new podcast, Think Regionally! Join host Robert McCartney as he focuses on solutions to some of the region's biggest challenges.
Listen to Episode 1: How do we move the region toward racial and economic equity? http://mwcog.org/thinkregionally
During National Pedestrian Safety Month and year-round, the Street Smart campaign urges motorists to make safety a priority to reduce pedestrian traffic deaths: http://ow.ly/LA4T50GhkAf
During National Pedestrian Safety Month and year-round, the Street Smart campaign urges motorists to make safety a priority to reduce pedestrian traffic deaths: http://ow.ly/LA4T50GhkAf
COG, in partnership w/ Race Forward's Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) has launched the second regional learning cohort of local government staff to advance #racialequity and opportunities for all: http://ow.ly/ruig50Gfncm
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COG, in partnership w/ Race Forward's Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) has launched the second regional learning cohort of local government staff to advance #racialequity and opportunities for all: http://ow.ly/ruig50Gfncm
Prince William County Government, Virginia Charles County Government AlexandriaVA.gov Arlington County Virginia – Government Loudoun County Government City of Greenbelt Government Montgomery County MD Council Fairfax County Government The City of College Park, MD
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board awarded over $240,000 in technical assistance funding to three local projects that could make it easier to bike and walk to transit: http://ow.ly/nnMt50GeMk2
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board awarded over $240,000 in technical assistance funding to three local projects that could make it easier to bike and walk to transit: http://ow.ly/nnMt50GeMk2
At the September COG Board meeting, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Nuria Fernandez, commended #DMV officials on their collaborative work and for aligning with the administration's priorities to optimize #transit and elevate #equity: http://ow.ly/4B6a50Gbo2R
At the September COG Board meeting, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Nuria Fernandez, commended #DMV officials on their collaborative work and for aligning with the administration's priorities to optimize #transit and elevate #equity: http://ow.ly/4B6a50Gbo2R
We’re joining with Greater Washington Partnership and EY public agencies, non-profits & other #CapitalRegion businesses to support the Capital COVID Survey: Return to Work. Employers, please answer a short survey about your reopening plans heading into 2022: https://bit.ly/3l3ayxP
We’re joining with Greater Washington Partnership and EY public agencies, non-profits & other #CapitalRegion businesses to support the Capital COVID Survey: Return to Work. Employers, please answer a short survey about your reopening plans heading into 2022: https://bit.ly/3l3ayxP
"In a few days, we will all mark two decades since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001...as we reflect on this anniversary, we also wish to thank all the women and men involved in our region’s emergency management and homeland security work these past 20 years for their service—and continued service on behalf of our communities," said COG Board of Directors Chair Robert White.
Learn more about how #DMV area officials have remained engaged on safety efforts and are focusing on future risks since #September11 : http://ow.ly/qkR050G6jXD
We all have a role to play in ending the pandemic. Learn more about the safe, effective #COVID19 vaccine and schedule a vaccination appointment. www.mwcog.org/covid19vax #StopTheSpreadDMV
We all have a role to play in ending the pandemic. Learn more about the safe, effective #COVID19 vaccine and schedule a vaccination appointment. www.mwcog.org/covid19vax #StopTheSpreadDMV
Hoy en el DMV hay una alerta de calidad del aire, pero hay cosas que puede hacer para mantenerse saludable y ayudar a nuestro medio ambiente. www.mwcog.org/aqi
Today in the DMV there is a Code Orange #airquality alert, but there are things you can do to stay healthy and help our environment. www.mwcog.org/aqi
Metropolitan Washington has seen significant improvement in #airquality over the last decade. Let’s all continue to do our part to reduce #pollution in our region. Learn the ways you can help: http://mwcog.org/aqi
Vaccines are your best protection against #COVID19. Get vaccinated and let’s end the pandemic together. www.mwcog.org/covid19vax #StopTheSpreadDMV
Vaccines are your best protection against #COVID19. Get vaccinated and let’s end the pandemic together. www.mwcog.org/covid19vax #StopTheSpreadDMV
Heat can contribute to ground-level ozone to create unhealthy #AirQuality. Keep an eye on the air quality forecast at http://mwcog.org/aqi and follow Clean Air Partners for #CleanAir tips all month long as part of #CAPOzoneAction.
Heat can contribute to ground-level ozone to create unhealthy #AirQuality. Keep an eye on the air quality forecast at http://mwcog.org/aqi and follow Clean Air Partners for #CleanAir tips all month long as part of #CAPOzoneAction.
National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board awards funding for five local roadway safety projects: http://ow.ly/P8VG50FBwXP
National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board awards funding for five local roadway safety projects: http://ow.ly/P8VG50FBwXP
The Transportation Planning Board has voted to restore I-270/I-495 HOT lanes to region’s long-range plan. For more information, including links to the resolution and a recording of the livestream: http://ow.ly/FkKH50FAW9t National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board
Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board at COG, area officials, planners, and engineers focus on significant challenges like roadway and transit congestion, efficient freight movement, and safety. Learn more about COG's transportation planning areas. Learn more about the T...
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Local elected officials Mary Cheh, Jon Stehle, & Craig Rice are leading a new COG committee that will work to address regional #food security issues and build a more resilient #food and #farming economy: http://ow.ly/dchr50Bv28I
Elected leaders from across the #DMV have teamed up to remind residents of the approaching #2020Census deadline and the importance of an accurate count. http://ow.ly/YrqU50Bh3gQ
For 22 years, COG's Chesapeake Bay & Water Resources Policy Committee has been working to give local governments a voice in #Bay restoration policy and planning. Learn more from the committee's founding member Supervisor Penny Gross. #BayAwarenessWeek http://ow.ly/C9yb50A6gov
Each year, COG is honored to partner with local and state child welfare agencies around the region to recognize outstanding foster parents. Meet the 2020 Foster Parents of the Year: http://ow.ly/hBo150zKt3U #FosterCareMonth
Officials at COG took regional collaboration to the next level in 2019, shifting their focus to preparing for future growth. Specifically, officials worked together on addressing the area's unmet housing needs. Bold actions like this, coupled with continued progress in the areas of transportation, environment, and public safety planning, are Creating a Region Where Everyone Can Live and Thrive. www.mwcog.org/2019COG
Can you #ImagineaDayWithoutWater? Investments in our water infrastructure protect families, jobs, and the economy and ensure no resident goes a day without this critical resource. #ValueWater http://ow.ly/xe9050wSp4S
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