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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…
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Great day exploring Prince George’s County agriculture on the @MWCOG FARM Policy Committee’s annual tour! From urban agriculture to regenerative farming, we saw innovation strengthening our regional food system. Thanks to @joleneivey and @princegeorgesMD for hosting!
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🎉 It is almost the weekend! Clock out and check your mailbox, because you might have received a Regional Travel Survey postcard. Taking this quick, 100% legitimate survey will help the region plan better roads, sidewalks, transit, and much more. Take the #RegionalTravelSurvey!
Today is #ImagineADayWithoutWater. But don't just imagine it. Be prepared! Use today to take stock of how much water you have stored.
Experts recommend storing 1 gallon per person or pet, per day—for at least 3 days.
ALT Graphic showing water stored in bottles.
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Water is every hero's secret power!
Imagine a day without it: no morning coffee, clean hands, or green parks.
Today, Oct 15, is Imagine a Day Without Water. Protect the tap and defend the future. #ImagineADayWithoutWater
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Today is #ImagineADayWithoutWater 💧
Reliable water service doesn’t happen by chance. It takes continued investment in the critical infrastructure that delivers safe, clean drinking water to our 1.9 million customers every day.
On #ImagineADayWithoutWater, we’re highlighting the importance of investing in and strengthening our water infrastructure to ensure a safe, reliable and resilient water supply for generations to come.
Congrats to COG's 2026 Climate Award Winners! The City of College Park, Arlington County, CEEJH Inc, Prince William County Public Schools, and Neighborhood Sun Benefit Corps showcase a broad range of solutions helping the region meet its climate goals. bit.ly/3UtFkWm
ALT Photo collage depicting the five winners in clockwise order: Prince William County Public Schools, Arlington County, City of College Park, CEEJH INC, and Neighborhood Sun
October's meeting of the COG Board of Directors starts soon. On the docket: regional passenger ferry service, 2026 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards, and recognition for David Mayer, the first CEO of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. Tune in: bit.ly/4yvGY88
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Check your mailbox! The Transportation Planning Board might have sent you a postcard. If you received one, we want to hear about how you travel. Your input helps shape better roads, transit, sidewalks, and bike lanes in the DMV for the next 20 years. bit.ly/4ziPPL5
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As #WeekWithoutDriving comes to a close, keep the momentum going by finding more opportunities to make public transit a part of your everyday life.
Whether it’s your daily commute, a weekend outing, or your next trip across the region, every ride is one more chance to leave the car behind and experience how easy it can be to let Metro do the driving instead.
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Alert: Legitimate Survey! If you received a Regional Travel Survey postcard in the mail, don’t wait to fill it out! You can receive $5 to get started and earn an additional $5 to $10 per household member. Don’t hesitate—fill out the #RegionalTravelSurvey today! bit.ly/4ziPPL5
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Are you passionate about transportation planning issues? Apply to serve on the Transportation Planning Board's Community Advisory Committee. CAC is a great way to learn, connect & provide input to decision-makers in the DMV. bit.ly/3VkLqsr
