Testimony & Letters

Letter: COG must prepare a strong Mid-Course Review of the region’s 2030 Climate Plan (Regional)

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March 24, 2026 Hon. Reuben Collins, Board ChairHon. Cindy Dyballa, CEEPC ChairMr. Clark Mercer, Executive DirectorMetropolitan Washington Council of Governments Re: COG must prepare a strong Mid-Course Review of the region’s 2030 Climate Plan Board Chair Collins, CEEPC Chair Dyballa and Mr. Mercer: The Coalition for Smarter Growth greatly appreciates

Testimony: Support and recommendations improving Go Prince George’s (MD)

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We applaud the Go Prince George's plan for fully applying the 2023 DPW&T Urban Street Design Standards mandated by the County Council. But the plan could be even better.

Testimony: Transit Funding in the Virginia Budget

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The Coalition for Smarter Growth strongly supports requests for transit funding by the transit agencies and local governments across the Commonwealth. 

Comment: Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study (MD)

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The Chesapeake Bay Crossing, Tier II NEPA, Draft Environmental Impact Statement did not consider land use alternatives (or elements of alternatives) that can more effectively manage long-term travel demand in the study corridor.

Testimony: State Highway Administration Budget (MD)

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With the good programs and our recommendations, we believe that SHA can be a change agent committed to repairing and retrofitting our state road network, and delivering multimodal service to achieve our safety, access, and climate goals.