Public safety agencies will be conducting an exercise from Nov 10-12 during overnight hours to test drone detection technology across the region. The exercise will strengthen regional coordination and is not a response to any specific threat. Learn more: mwcog.org/newsroom/2026/11/0…
Darker fall days raise the risk for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Today, in Silver Spring, COG’s Street Smart campaign, with Maryland and Montgomery County, brought community leaders and law enforcement together to urge all road users to help prevent avoidable tragedies.
ALT COG Executive Director Clark Mercer provides opening remarks. A display behind him highlights stories of people affected by traffic crashes in the DMV.
ALT Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich speaks at the podium. A sign promoting walking safety is displayed nearby, with a busy street in the background.
ALT Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González speaks at the podium.
ALT Montgomery County Police Department Traffic Division Captain Dave Reed speaks at the podium.
COG's Climate and Energy Progress Dashboard lets you explore how the region is doing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other indicators, like tree canopy coverage, EV adoption, and more. View data by jurisdiction, dates, and more. 🌱🚗: bit.ly/cogclimate
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It’s here. If you're celebrating Halloween TONIGHT and drinking, designate a sober driver or use WRAP’s #SoberRide! 🎃
(Program runs 10:00 pm – 4:00 am on both Friday, 10/30 AND Saturday, 10/31.)
SoberRide code to be posted at 9:00 pm today at SoberRide.com. Limited quantities available. Some restrictions apply.
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🎃 'Twas the night before #Halloween... 💀
Don't let a sewer backup become your worst nightmare! 👻
🚽 Protect your pipes! Keep wipes out of pipes and only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poop and Toilet Paper.
#KeepWipesOutOfPipes
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On Thursday, the @GW_Partnership, in partnership with Housing& and @MWCOG, gathered together senior business, government, and housing leaders from across the region - including Secretary Jake Day - for The Housing We Need: A Shared Agenda.
ALT A group of men and women pose for a photo.
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Don't throw your jack-o'-lanterns into the trash where they will release methane as they rot.🎃
Instead, recycle your pumpkins after Halloween by composting, donating them to a local farm, or finding a food waste drop-off site! #AirPollution #Halloween
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Don't let wipes haunt your pipes! Even "flushable" wipes belong in the trash.
Keep wipes out of pipes. Only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poop and Toilet Paper!
#KeepWipesOutOfPipes
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Thanks to Arlington County for coordinating today's walking tour of the Clarendon/Wilson Blvd Corridor with the Transportation Safety subcommittee. We learned about various projects: the pedestrian hybrid beacons, bus boarding platforms & the County's Performance Parking Pilot.
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October is a great time to weatherproof your windows and doors using caulk or weatherstripping. A well-insulated home keeps your energy bill low and promotes clean air—a win-win! #EnergyEfficiency #CleanAir
Check your mailbox! Households across the DMV region are being randomly selected for the Regional Travel Survey. Every household counts, and your answers help shape future transportation policy and investment decisions. Earn $5-$10 per person.
#RegionalTravelSurvey
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Meet the future Gold Line. 🚌✨
Metro is partnering with @DDOTDC to bring faster, more reliable bus service to H Street NE and Benning Road NE through the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
Unlike traditional bus service, BRT combines features like dedicated lanes, improved traffic signals, enhanced stations, and faster boarding to create a more efficient, dependable travel experience while making streets safer for everyone.
The Gold Line will also strengthen connections between neighborhoods, Union Station, and the RFK Campus, making it easier for people to get where they need to go every day. 🚌🏠🏈🚆
Follow along in the coming weeks as we share more about Metro’s future Gold Line and how it will help improve travel along the corridor. Learn more about the project here: wmata.com/initiatives/plans-…
From dozens of unhealthy air days to just five in 2026, our region is achieving a cleaner future by meeting federal ozone standards.🌳 Learn more: capitalweather.com/dc-region…
Some rare good environmental news! 🌎
After decades of efforts to cut pollution, the DC region has finally met federal air quality standards for ozone.
The progress is remarkable: In the late 1990s and early 2000s, we routinely had dozens of unhealthy air days each year. So far in 2026, we've had just five.
A major clean air milestone — and a win for public health. EPA approval is the final step.
Details: capitalweather.com/dc-region…
Historic milestone! The DMV region is officially meeting the 2015 federal ozone standard. We also recorded a positive 2026 season with just four Code Orange days and one Code Red. Regional action means cleaner air for everyone. 🌱Learn more: mwcog.org/newsroom/2026/10/2…
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Hear the latest on the I-495 Southside Express Lanes project during today's TPB meeting. Tune in via live stream at 12:00 P.M. for this and board action & updates on travel time, pavement and bridge condition performance targets. Agenda: bit.ly/4yA0DUn
ALT October 21 TPB meeting at 12:00 P.M.
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Care about transportation safety, resilience, and accessibility? Join the Community Advisory Committee! You’ll learn from experts, share transportation initiatives with your community, and advise the TPB on critical plans. To learn more visit: bit.ly/3VkLqsr
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Emergency planning doesn’t need to be scary.
Set aside 15 minutes to talk with loved ones about topics like:
• A neighborhood meeting spot if you need to evacuate your home
• Important phone numbers to save in phones and on paper
• Unique household needs, such as medications, mobility considerations, communication needs, or pets
Learn more at ready.dc.gov.
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Here's an Energy Awareness Month tip as we head toward colder weather: get your furnace serviced. A well-maintained furnace works more efficiently, keeping you warm while reducing costs and emissions.👍⚡️ #EnergyAwarenessMonth #EnergyEfficiency
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AND THE WINNER IS...
WRAP’s 44th-Annual Meeting today honored @AAAMidAtlantic and @MWCOG with the nonprofit’s 2026 Community Partnership Awards.
🏆 See more at wrap.org/wrap-commemorates-4…
