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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 10h

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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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Did you know your commute can help make a difference? During National #WeekWithoutDriving, Oct. 1–8, commit to going car-free or car-light and try getting to work with Metro, instead. Support more accessible transportation for everyone by taking the pledge today!

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Extreme heat strains our regional transit system, reducing service reliability. Let's learn together about these impacts and seek remedies that regional partners can take to beat the effect of extreme heat. bit.ly/4hgArsv #BeattheHeat

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In partnership with COG and WMATA, TPB accepted the Honorable Mention for Excellence in MPO Coordination and Partnership Award for the DMVMoves initiative. This award highlights what's possible when we think regionally and act locally. #Regionalism #DMVMoves @wmata.com @mwcog.bsky.social

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We hope you are having a wonderful Car Free Day! To learn how to make every day a car free day, check out: commuterconnections.org/programs-and... Log trips in the CommuterCash app to earn a badge and points redeemable for cash. 🚌🌱

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Metro @wmata.com · 20/09/2026

Car free is the way to be! 🌍 As we gear up for World #CarFreeDay, it’s a great time to look at the positive impact choosing transit has on our community and the environment. According to research from APTA, every trip on Metro makes a difference. 🧵

Car Free Day promotional graphic showing train, bus, Access, and bike with Metro and Commuter Connections logos.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The TPB is back in session! Listen to today's live stream at 12:00 P.M. On the agenda: DMVMoves service guidelines, extreme heat resilience analysis, and travel time reliability targets. bit.ly/46n5xIL

TPB Meeting September 16 at 12:00 P.M. Noon

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

TPB is back in session! Take a sneak peek at what is on the agenda for the fall session. We hope you can join us live on September 16 at 12pm: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAYm... @nharris.bsky.social @cmfrumin.bsky.social @canekforcouncil.bsky.social

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Support resiliency in our region! Apply for the Federal Highway Administration's Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) grant program. Deadline: October 9 bit.ly/4iulcxd

PROTECT grant program opportunity. Apply by October 9 grants.gov search for FHWA-PROT-26-001

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Attend a @marylanddot.bsky.social Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Fall Tour meeting in the National Capital Region: Montgomery Co. - 9/22, 7:00 P.M. Prince George's Co. - 9/28, 10:30 A.M. Charles Co. - 9/29, 3:00 P.M. Frederick Co. - 9/30 - 6:00 P.M. Visit ctp.maryland.gov for details.

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NABSA @go-nabsa.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In 2025, 70% of riders stated that they use shared micromobility to connect to transit; 21% say they use it weekly to connect to transit. nabsa.net/industry

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Tune in for today's TPB meeting at 12PM: Virginia DOT amendment to the region's Transportation Improvement Program, travel delay-related performance measures, and service & economic impacts considerations for transit in extreme weather. Agenda & live stream: bit.ly/4esLZGu

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

TPB presented at this week’s National Association of Regional Council's Annual Conference in Tulsa! We joined fellow panelists from SEMCOG, NWARPC, and Florida MPOAC to discuss Innovations in Regional Long Range Transportation Planning and TPB's #Visualize2050 plan.

TPB staff and panelists presenting at the NARC Annual Conference.

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today, COG kicked off its 2026 Street Smart campaign at the unveiling of Alexandria's newly restored streetscape on Holland Lane. The project is a tangible example of the region's commitment to investing in life-saving roadway design. Learn more: bit.ly/4dM8ANF #BeStreetSafe

COG Executive Director Clark Mercer delivers opening remarks at the Spring 2026 launch event for COG’s Street Smart campaign, which was held in front of the newly restored streetscape on Holland Lane in Alexandria.

As the press event goes on, campaign members wear large pedestrian and bicycle safety signs that read “Slow Down Life Ahead” in English and Spanish.

A police officer issues a warning to a driver and shares information on being Street Smart to keep pedestrians safe.

A Street Smart campaign member shares information with two pedestrians passing by Holland Lane.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Also approved--six Regional Roadway Safety Program projects, including a corridor study, neighborhood safety study, and recommendations to improve a residential intersection.

FY 2027 Regional Roadway Safety Program project list, jurisdiction, and funding amounts.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This week: TPB approved funding for six new Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) projects in MD & VA. From greenways advancement to a parking study, bike network gap analysis, and more. Read about the projects: bit.ly/49ZlfM2

FY 2027 TLC project listing, jurisdiction, and funding amount.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Today: Tune in for the TPB meeting at 12:00 P.M. Hear about Transportation Land Use Connections Program & Regional Roadway Safety Program recipients, and TPB Congestion and Travel Analysis Tools. Agenda & livestream: bit.ly/4d0juAo

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Tonight: May 19 at 5:00 P.M. Public Meeting in Alexandria, VA, for Virginia DOT FY 2027-2032 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). Share comments on Northern Virginia highway, bridge, transit and bike/pedestrian projects by June 1, 2026. 🚗🚌🚲 bit.ly/49e0Pii

Aerial view of Fairfax County Parkway near I-66 (VDOT/Flickr)

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District Department of Transportation (DDOTDC) @ddotdc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The Bike to Work Day pit stops at Canal Park and the Wharf were wheelie busy today! Riders across DC stopped for commuter connections along the way. Visit bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov for more on our 114+ miles of bike lanes + New CaBi riders: enjoy a free 30-min ride today w/ code BTWD26CABI. Terms apply.

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Maryland Transit Administration @mta.maryland.gov · 15/05/2026

It's #BikeToWorkDay! MTA is proud to support cyclists across MD. Whether you're a daily commuter or just getting started, we've got resources to help you ride & take transit with ease. Learn more about our bike-friendly policies & programs: mta.maryland.gov/bike www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjq9...

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MTA and Bike to Work Week 2026!

YouTube video by MDOT MTA Maryland

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Tomorrow's the big day!! There's still time to register for #BTWD2026. biketoworkmetrodc.org 🚲🌞

Bicycle and DC monuments graphic with text Bike to Work Day May 15th. Register for free today!

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Your travel matters! If you receive the Regional Travel Survey postcard in your mailbox, help plan the region’s transportation future. Take the survey and tell us how you travel around the metro Washington region. bit.ly/4bocs6j

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Purple Line @purplelinemd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

ICYMI: The final rail connection linking the two counties is now in place! From years of planning and construction to station development, every step brings the project closer to serving communities across the region. Governor Wes Moore Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Maryland Department of Transportation

Group of workers in safety vests and purple helmets holding shovels at a railroad track groundbreaking event under a clear sky.

Close-up of railway tracks with wooden sleepers and gray gravel ballast beneath bright sunlight.

A row of purple-handled sledgehammers leaning against a concrete wall on a light floor.

Purple Line transit banner promoting connection between Prince George's and Montgomery counties with images of trains under a covered walkway.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

News Highlight: Learn how coordination and agency partnerships support transportation systems management & operations in the National Capital Region. The TPB works alongside MATOC and @mwcog.bsky.social to help keep #DMV travelers on the move--by road, bus & rail. bit.ly/4tRKI1W

An aerial view of the Maryland I-495 at River Road interchange. (BethesdaBeat/Flickr)

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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

April 15 TPB Meeting Announcement. Meeting begins at 12:00 PM.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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 front of Regional Travely Survey postcard

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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

Image of pedestrians waiting to cross a busy street in Alexandria, VA. (John Brighenti/Flickr)

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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.🧵

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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

Graphic displaying Transportation Planning Board Meeting, March 18, 12:00 P.M.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 11/03/2026

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.

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50 Years of DC’s Iconic Metro

As our region’s iconic rail system turns 50, we ask the big questions—and some little ones, too.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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

Bike to Work Day May 15 Register for Free Today!

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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

TPB FY 2027-2028 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program projects table

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Tune in at 12:00 P.M. for today's TPB meeting. Agenda, presentations, and livestream available at bit.ly/4aDuDEC

National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board meeting on February 18 at 12:00 P.M.

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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

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MWCOG @mwcog.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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, Matt Frumin. Alcorn was recognized for his leadership as TPB Chair in fall 2025.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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!

Neil Harris, Walter Alcorn, Victor Weissberg, and Matthew Frumin. Mr. Weissberg is being presented with a recognition plaque.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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.

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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

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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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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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National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board @natcapregiontpb.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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