April 15 TPB Meeting Announcement. Meeting begins at 12:00 PM.
Today: Tune in for the TPB meeting at 12:00 P.M. Hear about the May 15 Bike to Work Day Proclamation as we gear up for #BTWD2026, #DMVMoves Work Plan, and the Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan Prioritized Projects. Agenda & livestream: bit.ly/4vsMzLR
Image of front of Regional Travely Survey postcard
Regional Travel Survey invitations will arrive in mailboxes soon. If your household receives a survey postcard, don't miss the chance to participate. Your responses will help shape the future of travel in the DMV! Learn more at bit.ly/4dBjEii
Image of pedestrians waiting to cross a busy street in Alexandria, VA. (John Brighenti/Flickr)
TPB's roadway #safety study, jurisdictional inventory mark next steps in efforts to lower traffic fatalities and injuries in the metropolitan Washington region. bit.ly/4m1UY4Q
Today is National #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay! In the United States, more than 437,000 people are directly employed in the public transportation industry, working each day to keep Americans moving to jobs, classrooms, medical appointments, shopping, entertainment, and to see friends and family.🧵
Graphic displaying Transportation Planning Board Meeting, March 18, 12:00 P.M.
Today, 3/18: Tune in at 12:00 P.M. to listen to the monthly TPB board meeting. Agenda, presentations, and livestream available at bit.ly/4rXv2J3
Regional Travel Survey logo with words Planning Our Future Together and transportation and Washington DC icons
TPB’s Regional Travel Survey launches this spring. Planners & local agencies rely on the data collected to understand travel demand and transportation needs across the DMV. Survey invitation postcards will be mailed in the weeks ahead. Learn more: bit.ly/4bocs6j
Metro turns 50 this year. We look back at how DC built one of America’s most iconic train systems, the moments that defined it, and what comes next.
Bike to Work Day May 15 Register for Free Today!
Put a new spin on your commute! Bike to Work Day is May 15, 2026. The first 18,000 who register and participate can pick up a free T-shirt and other goodies at one of more than 100 pit stops around the DC-MD-VA region. Register today for free at biketoworkmetrodc.org
TPB FY 2027-2028 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program projects table
The TPB approved over $12 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program funding today for seven small-scale projects in Virginia that will support safe walking, transit access, and ADA accessibility. Learn more about the projects: bit.ly/3ZJlQfC
National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board meeting on February 18 at 12:00 P.M.
Tune in at 12:00 P.M. for today's TPB meeting. Agenda, presentations, and livestream available at bit.ly/4aDuDEC
How has your commute changed? The 2025 State of the Commute dashboard is live! Do you take transit, carpool, drive alone—and how satisfied are you with your commute? Explore trends by income and jurisdiction to see how metropolitan Washington moves:
mwcog.org/commutedata
Thank you to CAC Chair Daniel Papiernik for leading the Community Advisory Committee in 2026. It was a great year with many learning opportunities on regional topics like Visualize 2050, DMVMoves, and Travel Demand Models. #ThinkRegionally
@mattfrumin.bsky.social
@nharris.bsky.social
The TPB in 2025 worked together with its partners to hone tools and mechanisms to think regionally and act locally. We hope to continue to strengthen our ties and collaborate for future transportation plans, dashboards, and initiatives across the DMV in 2026.
The Transportation Planning Board is meeting today at 12pm. Join us to discuss DMVMoves, 2025 State of the Commute Survey Results, and UPWP. Watch live: bit.ly/TPBJan2026
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
2026 TPB Chairs
Happy New Year! The TPB is pleased to announce its 2026 officers. Gaithersburg City Council Member Neil Harris has been elected TPB Chair. DC Councilmember Matt Frumin and Alexandria City Councilmember Canek Aguirre will serve as Vice Chairs this year. bit.ly/4q8GQI2
Neil Harris, Walter Alcorn, Matt Frumin. Alcorn was recognized for his leadership as TPB Chair in fall 2025.
Thank you, @walteralcorn.bsky.social, for your leadership as TPB chair in fall 2025. During this time, TPB approved the Visualize 2050 National Capital Region Transportation Plan, also 25 Enhanced Mobility projects to improve mobility for older adults & people with disabilities.
Neil Harris, Walter Alcorn, Victor Weissberg, and Matthew Frumin. Mr. Weissberg is being presented with a recognition plaque.
The TPB recently recognized 2025 Technical Committee Chair Victor Weissberg, Prince George's County, for his leadership and service. TPB Chairs @walteralcorn.bsky.social, @nharris.bsky.social, and @cmfrumin.bsky.social presented a plaque at the December board meeting. Thank you, Mr. Weissberg!
Also approved: FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with over $17.9 billion in near-term projects and the region’s air quality conformity analysis, which confirms that the activities included in the TIP and #Visualize2050 plan meet federal air quality standards.
December 17, 2025, TPB meeting
This week, the TPB approved #Visualize2050, the National Capital Region Transportation Plan. Visualize envisions the region's transportation network for 2050 and includes $297 billion for multimodal projects, maintenance, and system expansion. Learn more: bit.ly/4pOcHxE
TPB meeting December 17 at 12:00 P.M.
The TPB meets today, December 17, at 12:00 P.M. Listen to the live stream for key votes on the #Visualize2050 National Capital Region Transportation Plan, Enhanced Mobility projects, and highway & transit safety targets. Find the agenda here: bit.ly/TPBDecemberMeeting
The TPB takes action this week on the #Visualize2050 National Capital Region Transportation Plan, FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program & the region's Air Quality Conformity Analysis. View the plan, executive summary, and more at visualize2050.org
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
TPB's Commuter Connections program is calling for nominations for its Employer Awards program. Help us recognize employers who have programs that offer telework & promote sustainable commuting such as transit, carpooling, etc. Submit your nomination: bit.ly/48t1KtL
🎄Happening this Saturday🎄
Don't miss your opportunity to see the #RideTheFlash Holiday Bus! 🤩This is a #FREE event!🤩
📍East County Community Recreation Center 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, #SilverSpringMD 20904
#MoCoRec #RideTheFlash Montgomery County, MD Government #HolidaySeason #WonderLand
Learn more and comment: Visualize2050.org
Last day to comment on #Visualize2050! Share your feedback on the National Capital Region's transportation planning priorities and future roadway, transit, and bike & pedestrian network. View the plan, maps, and other resources: visualize2050.org
Friendly Reminder: Tomorrow, Nov. 21, is the last day to comment on the #Visualize2050 National Capital Region Transportation Plan, FY 2026-29 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) & the metropolitan Washington region's Air Quality Conformity Analysis. visualize2050.org
Thank you to Councilmember Kelly Russell for serving on the Transportation Planning Board for over a decade! She chaired the TPB in 2020, launching TPB's smart phone app IncenTrip and responding to the needs of the COVID pandemic. Thank you for your service.
A bus traveling on Lockwood Drive in Montgomery County, MD
The TPB approved funding for three new Transit Within Reach projects at the November 19 board meeting. The projects in the City of Rockville, @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social and @fairfaxcounty.gov will help improve walking & bike access to the nearest bus stops and rail stations. bit.ly/3XAd7v0
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...
