MWCOG
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The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) brings DC/MD/VA leaders together to address regional issues and plan for the future.
Winter Salt Week kicks off today!🧂After the snow melts, don’t forget about your leftover salt. Sweeping and storing it for next time helps keep it out of storm drains and local streams and rivers. A few minutes of cleanup can protect our region’s water! bit.ly/4bkY1BJ #WinterSaltWeek2026
January 26, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Winter Salt Week kicks off today!🧂After the snow melts, don’t forget about your leftover salt. Sweeping and storing it for next time helps keep it out of storm drains and local streams and rivers. A few minutes of cleanup can protect our region’s water! bit.ly/4bkY1BJ #WinterSaltWeek2026
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A Snow Emergency will go into effect Saturday at noon.
And remain in effect until Tuesday at 9:30AM.
That means residents need to move their vehicles out of Snow Emergency Routes as soon as possible to give our snow teams space to plow.
And remain in effect until Tuesday at 9:30AM.
That means residents need to move their vehicles out of Snow Emergency Routes as soon as possible to give our snow teams space to plow.
January 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM
A Snow Emergency will go into effect Saturday at noon.
And remain in effect until Tuesday at 9:30AM.
That means residents need to move their vehicles out of Snow Emergency Routes as soon as possible to give our snow teams space to plow.
And remain in effect until Tuesday at 9:30AM.
That means residents need to move their vehicles out of Snow Emergency Routes as soon as possible to give our snow teams space to plow.
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✅ Stock your vehicle with a winter weather emergency kit
✅ Adjust your travel plans to arrive to your destination before the storm
✅ Stay weather alert by following TheMDTA, Maryland Transit Administration, MD State Highway Administration and Maryland Department of Emergency Management.
✅ Stock your vehicle with a winter weather emergency kit
✅ Adjust your travel plans to arrive to your destination before the storm
✅ Stay weather alert by following TheMDTA, Maryland Transit Administration, MD State Highway Administration and Maryland Department of Emergency Management.
January 22, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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✅ Stock your vehicle with a winter weather emergency kit
✅ Adjust your travel plans to arrive to your destination before the storm
✅ Stay weather alert by following TheMDTA, Maryland Transit Administration, MD State Highway Administration and Maryland Department of Emergency Management.
✅ Stock your vehicle with a winter weather emergency kit
✅ Adjust your travel plans to arrive to your destination before the storm
✅ Stay weather alert by following TheMDTA, Maryland Transit Administration, MD State Highway Administration and Maryland Department of Emergency Management.
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A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain to a large part of the U.S. through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, & freezing rain to a large part of the U.S. through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
Bookmark weather.gov/safety/winter more winter weather safety tips.
🚰With snow in the forecast, remember to protect your pipes from freezing and use winter salt responsibly. Too much salt can wash into our rivers and streams, affecting drinking water, wildlife, and local infrastructure. #WinterSaltSmart #ProtectYourPipes
January 23, 2026 at 2:35 PM
🚰With snow in the forecast, remember to protect your pipes from freezing and use winter salt responsibly. Too much salt can wash into our rivers and streams, affecting drinking water, wildlife, and local infrastructure. #WinterSaltSmart #ProtectYourPipes
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❄️📌Inclement weather is expected to affect our region this weekend. It’s best to stay off the roads during a snow event, but if you must travel, make sure your vehicle is winter ready. 🚗
January 21, 2026 at 8:41 PM
❄️📌Inclement weather is expected to affect our region this weekend. It’s best to stay off the roads during a snow event, but if you must travel, make sure your vehicle is winter ready. 🚗
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📌Check your car's antifreeze, oil, battery, defroster, heater, wipers and washer fluid level.
📌Make sure your gas tank is full and tires have adequate tread and air pressure.
📌Pack extra warm clothing in case of emergency and be sure to have an ice scraper handy.
📌Make sure your gas tank is full and tires have adequate tread and air pressure.
📌Pack extra warm clothing in case of emergency and be sure to have an ice scraper handy.
January 21, 2026 at 8:41 PM
📌Check your car's antifreeze, oil, battery, defroster, heater, wipers and washer fluid level.
📌Make sure your gas tank is full and tires have adequate tread and air pressure.
📌Pack extra warm clothing in case of emergency and be sure to have an ice scraper handy.
📌Make sure your gas tank is full and tires have adequate tread and air pressure.
📌Pack extra warm clothing in case of emergency and be sure to have an ice scraper handy.
In response to changes regarding funding for homeless services, the COG Board issued a letter to HUD urging immediate action to ensure continued funding and to prevent disruptions for those at risk of or receiving homelessness services. Learn more at bit.ly/49nRjcR
January 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
In response to changes regarding funding for homeless services, the COG Board issued a letter to HUD urging immediate action to ensure continued funding and to prevent disruptions for those at risk of or receiving homelessness services. Learn more at bit.ly/49nRjcR
The COG Board approved $500,000 in Housing Affordability Planning Program (HAPP) grants yesterday.
Supported by the Amazon Housing Fund, these eight projects will advance our housing and transit goals. 🏠🚆
Supported by the Amazon Housing Fund, these eight projects will advance our housing and transit goals. 🏠🚆
January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The COG Board approved $500,000 in Housing Affordability Planning Program (HAPP) grants yesterday.
Supported by the Amazon Housing Fund, these eight projects will advance our housing and transit goals. 🏠🚆
Supported by the Amazon Housing Fund, these eight projects will advance our housing and transit goals. 🏠🚆
Congrats to new COG Board Chair Reuben Collins and to Vice Chairs Charles Allen and Alyia Gaskins!
They'll help advance regional COG priorities like:
1. Sustainable funding for Metro
2. Regional ticket reciprocity
3. Workforce development
📰https://bit.ly/4sHElOH
They'll help advance regional COG priorities like:
1. Sustainable funding for Metro
2. Regional ticket reciprocity
3. Workforce development
📰https://bit.ly/4sHElOH
January 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Congrats to new COG Board Chair Reuben Collins and to Vice Chairs Charles Allen and Alyia Gaskins!
They'll help advance regional COG priorities like:
1. Sustainable funding for Metro
2. Regional ticket reciprocity
3. Workforce development
📰https://bit.ly/4sHElOH
They'll help advance regional COG priorities like:
1. Sustainable funding for Metro
2. Regional ticket reciprocity
3. Workforce development
📰https://bit.ly/4sHElOH
The COG Board has approved its 2026 Policy Committee Chairs. We're grateful for their commitment to bringing leaders together on the region’s challenges. Read more: www.mwcog.org/newsroom/202...
January 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The COG Board has approved its 2026 Policy Committee Chairs. We're grateful for their commitment to bringing leaders together on the region’s challenges. Read more: www.mwcog.org/newsroom/202...
Please join us in welcoming Krystal Oriadha, Prince George’s County Council Chair, as a new member of the COG Board of Directors! January’s COG Board of Directors meeting is live. Tune in: www.mwcog.org/events/2026/...
January 14, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Please join us in welcoming Krystal Oriadha, Prince George’s County Council Chair, as a new member of the COG Board of Directors! January’s COG Board of Directors meeting is live. Tune in: www.mwcog.org/events/2026/...
The COG Board has approved its officers for 2026! Charles County Commissioner Reuben Collins will serve as the first-ever Board Chair from Charles County. He is joined by Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and DC Councilmember Charles Allen as Vice Chairs. Watch/listen at www.mwcog.org/events/2026/...
January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The COG Board has approved its officers for 2026! Charles County Commissioner Reuben Collins will serve as the first-ever Board Chair from Charles County. He is joined by Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and DC Councilmember Charles Allen as Vice Chairs. Watch/listen at www.mwcog.org/events/2026/...
January’s COG Board Meeting starts at noon. Agenda items include election of COG Board and committee leadership, 2026 legislative priorities, HAPP grant approvals, and a briefing on HUD’s plans related to homeless services funding. Watch live: www.mwcog.org/events/2026/...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:53 PM
January’s COG Board Meeting starts at noon. Agenda items include election of COG Board and committee leadership, 2026 legislative priorities, HAPP grant approvals, and a briefing on HUD’s plans related to homeless services funding. Watch live: www.mwcog.org/events/2026/...
2025 was a year of next-level collaboration at COG, and it wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated members and partners! Check out how our region came together as we look forward to continuing this important work in 2026. bit.ly/3Z0XH3z
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
2025 was a year of next-level collaboration at COG, and it wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated members and partners! Check out how our region came together as we look forward to continuing this important work in 2026. bit.ly/3Z0XH3z
🚨More #DMVMoves momentum: the transformative plan for regional transit has now been endorsed by Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun Counties. Read about what local and state leaders are saying as we move toward implementing the plan's recommendations. dmvmoves.org/inthenews/
December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🚨More #DMVMoves momentum: the transformative plan for regional transit has now been endorsed by Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun Counties. Read about what local and state leaders are saying as we move toward implementing the plan's recommendations. dmvmoves.org/inthenews/
The holidays get expensive. Save money without sacrificing quality by choosing tap water over bottled.
It’s tested regularly to meet strict safety standards, ensuring every sip is clean, reliable, and affordable.
#tapwatersafety
It’s tested regularly to meet strict safety standards, ensuring every sip is clean, reliable, and affordable.
#tapwatersafety
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The holidays get expensive. Save money without sacrificing quality by choosing tap water over bottled.
It’s tested regularly to meet strict safety standards, ensuring every sip is clean, reliable, and affordable.
#tapwatersafety
It’s tested regularly to meet strict safety standards, ensuring every sip is clean, reliable, and affordable.
#tapwatersafety
Our Commuter Connections Employer Awards are open for nominations! 🌟 Help us celebrate employers who support telework & sustainable commuting, transit, carpooling, and more. Submit your nomination: bit.ly/48t1KtL
December 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Our Commuter Connections Employer Awards are open for nominations! 🌟 Help us celebrate employers who support telework & sustainable commuting, transit, carpooling, and more. Submit your nomination: bit.ly/48t1KtL
Thanks to everyone who attended COG's 2025 Membership & Awards reception! Leaders in government, business, and nonprofit celebrated the year's wins for collaboration in the DMV. #COG2025 bit.ly/445blFZ
December 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Thanks to everyone who attended COG's 2025 Membership & Awards reception! Leaders in government, business, and nonprofit celebrated the year's wins for collaboration in the DMV. #COG2025 bit.ly/445blFZ
Using too much salt on driveways and sidewalks during winter storms can do more harm than good when it comes to polluting our waterways.
Remember to shovel first, treat according to temperature, spread only what’s needed, and sweep up the extra after the ice melts. #saltsmart
Remember to shovel first, treat according to temperature, spread only what’s needed, and sweep up the extra after the ice melts. #saltsmart
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Using too much salt on driveways and sidewalks during winter storms can do more harm than good when it comes to polluting our waterways.
Remember to shovel first, treat according to temperature, spread only what’s needed, and sweep up the extra after the ice melts. #saltsmart
Remember to shovel first, treat according to temperature, spread only what’s needed, and sweep up the extra after the ice melts. #saltsmart
COG's Regional Award winners embody innovation and collaboration. Congrats to Montgomery County Councilmember @cmkatestewart.bsky.social, GWRCCC Executive Director Antoine Thompson, and former @novaregion.bsky.social Executive Director Robert Lazaro! #COG2025 bit.ly/445blFZ
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
COG's Regional Award winners embody innovation and collaboration. Congrats to Montgomery County Councilmember @cmkatestewart.bsky.social, GWRCCC Executive Director Antoine Thompson, and former @novaregion.bsky.social Executive Director Robert Lazaro! #COG2025 bit.ly/445blFZ
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TPB, along with its state, city, and county partners, is using a regional approach to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the National Capital Region. Read about recent safety initiatives at TPB & @mwcog.bsky.social in this ICF story. bit.ly/3Kslwh2
How the MWCOG is Reducing Roadway Crashes
Regional coordination enables jurisdiction to share data and common practices, align priorities, and implement strategies that address region-wide needs.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
TPB, along with its state, city, and county partners, is using a regional approach to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the National Capital Region. Read about recent safety initiatives at TPB & @mwcog.bsky.social in this ICF story. bit.ly/3Kslwh2
Excited to share Police1's story on the building of COG's regional crime dashboard! Written by a public safety expert, this is a unique look at the technical and operational challenges of the effort, as well as its future impact. www.police1.com/real-time-cr...
Making regional crime data work: Inside the DC regions’ groundbreaking dashboard
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments leads an interjurisdictional effort to display crime data and guide public safety decisions
www.police1.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Excited to share Police1's story on the building of COG's regional crime dashboard! Written by a public safety expert, this is a unique look at the technical and operational challenges of the effort, as well as its future impact. www.police1.com/real-time-cr...
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Tune in for today's TPB meeting at 12 noon. On the agenda: Transit Within Reach project approvals, #Visualize2050 and public comment to date, draft regional transit & highway safety targets. Listen to the live stream: bit.ly/TPBNovemberM...
November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Tune in for today's TPB meeting at 12 noon. On the agenda: Transit Within Reach project approvals, #Visualize2050 and public comment to date, draft regional transit & highway safety targets. Listen to the live stream: bit.ly/TPBNovemberM...