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

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

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.

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!

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

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#RideTheFlash#FREE#SilverSpringMD#MoCoRec#RideTheFlash#HolidaySeason #WonderLand

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.

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...

Celebrate #GeographyAwarenessWeek and #GISDay2025 by exploring TPB’s #Visualize2050 maps! See the DMV’s planned transportation network and where most job & population growth will be. View the maps and comment on the Visualize 2050 plan through November 21. Visualize2050.org/PlanResources/

There's still time to comment on #Visualize2050! Share your thoughts on the metro Washington region's transportation investments, upcoming projects, and air quality. Provide your feedback through this Friday, Nov. 21. Learn more & comment: visualize2050.org

The regional effort to modernize Metro and enhance our entire transit network took another major step forward today, as #DMVMoves earned the endorsement of the COG & WMATA Boards of Directors. Learn more about this transformative plan and what's next: dmvmoves.org/cog-and-metr...

Nov. 13 at 6:00 P.M., all are welcome! Join the TPB, @ddotdc.bsky.social, @marylanddot.bsky.social, Virginia DOT, and @wmata.com to hear about #transportation investments in the National Capital Region. Visit mwcog.org/TIPforum for in-person and virtual participation options. See you there! 🚅🚏🚲🚗

Transportation projects in the region's #Visualize2050 plan show that the DMV will meet federal air quality goals. Learn more about how the region is planning for a better, and cleaner travel tomorrow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHgk...

Hear about the National Capital Region’s upcoming highway, transit & bike/pedestrian investments, programs, and projects. Attend the TPB FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Forum on November 13 at 6:00 P.M. In-person and virtual options available. mwcog.org/TIPforum

👻 🧛🧟 Don’t ghost safety on Halloween 👻 🧛🧟 🎃 Drivers, watch for trick-or-treaters in unexpected places 🎃 Drivers, slow down. Slower speeds save lives 🎃 Follow the rules of the road 🎃 Cross the street at corners and crosswalks 🎃 Look for cars in all directions

Did you know that the TPB adopts transit safety and performance targets to help ensure that rail & bus systems in the DMV are consistently safe, reliable, and well maintained? Learn more in Chapter 3 of #Visualize2050 and share your feedback on the plan. visualize2050.org/the-plan/

🚨🚆🚌 Yesterday, the DMVMoves Task Force adopted recommendations to advance a unified transit vision for the region, calling for more $$ for #WMATA & actions to modernize and integrate our overall transit network. Learn more and view the final resolution. dmvmoves.org/dmvmoves-pro...

#Visualize2050 plan shows that 1 in 4 residents and 46% of jobs will be within a half-mile of major transit stations. That’s a future where your commute could start with a stroll, not a drive. Read the Visualize2050 plan at visualize2050.org. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3U...

From highways to bike lanes, the DMV’s transportation infrastructure has evolved with its growing population. What will travel look like in 2050? 🚗🚲 Watch our new video to learn more about the future of transportation in our region! #Visualize2050 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK3A...

Today the Visualize 2050 plan goes live for public comment until November 21! Read the plan, watch the video, and comment on the future transportation projects in the region. Don’t hesitate, we want to hear from you. Visit visualize2050.org to comment.

TPB turns 60 this year! Thank you to all the TPB members and alternates who came to celebrate 60 years of work that connects communities and shapes the region’s mobility. #ThinkRegionally #60yearsofTPB @walteralcorn.bsky.social @nharris.bsky.social @cmfrumin.bsky.social

Today, the TPB will be joining the annual Northern Virginia Joint Transportation Meeting to discuss various transportation initiatives, including TPB's ongoing update of the National Capital Region Transportation Plan, Visualize 2050. Watch live at 6:45pm: www.youtube.com/live/o4jZzJO...

The TPB elected Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn as new TPB Chair. @walteralcorn.bsky.social will lead the board's review of #Visualize2050, the National Capital Region Transportation Plan. The TPB will vote on plan approval at its December 17 meeting. More: bit.ly/47aqHJN

The TPB meets tomorrow at 12:00 P.M. On the agenda: final project inputs for the Visualize 2050 plan & Air Quality Conformity Analysis + a briefing on the upcoming Visualize 2050 comment period. #Visualize2050 Livestream: bit.ly/TPBOctoberMeeting

Appreciate the spotlight from @prbplus.bsky.social on DC's Smart Street Lighting Project, which is helping us create a safer, greener, and smarter city—all in service of our residents. Read the story in PRB+’s “Lighting The Way” below. + For more info about our project, visit streetlights.dc.gov.

The Transportation Planning Board celebrates 60 years of vision, action, and impact. Let’s keep moving toward a more livable, accessible future – together. #ThinkRegionally #60yearsofTPB

TPB recently approved funding for DC & Maryland projects that will advance alternative transportation options while reducing pollution. From bikeshare expansion and new delivery microhubs in DC to a shared-use path, zero-emission refuse trucks, and new lighting in MD. Learn more: bit.ly/46y9JpT

Planning to use bikeshare this weekend? Thinking of zipping home from work on a scooter? If so, you're not alone. Dockless micromobility ridership is on the rise across the DC-MD-VA region. Read about the upward trend: bit.ly/4nSBeAm

NVTC celebrated the highest reported ridership numbers for Commuter Choice funded projects in the history of the program, supporting 65,000 trips each workweek in the I-66 and I-395/95 corridors. Find out more in our Commuter Choice 2025 Annual Report. novatransit.org/programs/com...

Virginia Railway Express, Amtrak adjust schedules to accommodate Long Bridge Project | @virginiamercury.com - virginiamercury.com/briefs/virgi... #VRE #trains #rail #DC #VA

I joined other regional leaders, including @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social and Supervisor Rodney Lusk, taking a behind the scenes tour of @wmata.com operations. It was part of the @mwcog.bsky.social #DMVMoves effort to create a unified vision for regional transit planning. #wmata #dcmetro #dctransit

Today at the #AMPO2025 Annual Conference: TPB's Ken Joh and Zhuo Yang presented "How Big Data Can Enhance MPO Travel Surveys." They were joined by fellow presenters from Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission @mtcbata.bsky.social.

The Natl. Capital Region Transportation Planning Board's planners & engineers have joined Metropolitan Planning Organizations from across the country this week for the #AMPO2025 conference. Thank you, AMPO for the great sharing & learning opportunity! bit.ly/3VUzz10

It’s official…Metro is APTA's 2025 Transit Agency of the Year! 🎉 This honor reflects the dedication of our talented team, our essential value to the region we serve. We appreciate the support of our partners, customers, & community 👏 Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/M...

As the metropolitan planning organization for the National Capital Region, TPB plans for road, bus, rail, and bike & pedestrian needs in DC-MD-VA through the year 2050. Learn about our long-range plan, #Visualize2050, and get involved in the DMV's #transportation future. Visit visualize2050.org.

How hot is your street? 🔥 D.C.’s Department of Energy and Environment is mapping the city’s temperature disparities to plan for hotter summers

It's been a sunny September so far, but rain or shine, #transportation resilience is always a priority in the metropolitan Washington region. This summer, the TPB's new flood risk analysis identified roads, rail & transit vulnerable to flooding. Catch up on the story here: bit.ly/4mLn7wv

TPB is excited to join the Bluesky Community! The Transportation Planning Board coordinates regional transportation policy and planning, creating plans & programs that make the DMV region accessible, sustainable, prosperous, and livable. Learn more about the TPB: mwcog.org/tpb. #ThinkRegionally