Regional features Click to read Historic transit legislation realizes CMAP’s vision for a stronger, more integrated system Posted on Click to read Historic transit legislation realizes CMAP’s vision for a stronger, more integrated system Illinois creates the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, advancing PART and securing $1.5 billion annually to strengthen public transit. Click to read State of the Region event brings together leaders and stakeholders to launch “The Century Plan” — Solving for tomorrow, today Posted on Click to read State of the Region event brings together leaders and stakeholders to launch “The Century Plan” — Solving for tomorrow, today The Century Plan is a shared vision for northeastern Illinois that will guide policies for decades into the future. Click to read CMAP refines financial forecasts and project evaluations for the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan Posted on Click to read CMAP refines financial forecasts and project evaluations for the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan CMAP developed a financial plan and evaluated regional capital projects for the 2026 RTP. Data and resources Go to Community Data Snapshots Community Data Snapshots Go to ON TO 2050 plan ON TO 2050 plan Open CMAP Data Hub in a new tab CMAP Data Hub ext-link Opens CMAP Data Hub in a new tab Our focus areas Climate & Natural Resources Click to go to Climate & Natural Resources Planning Click to go to Planning Regional Economy Click to go to Regional Economy Transportation Click to go to Transportation Recent news Click to read The Century Plan: Where are we today, and where are we going? Posted on November 21, 2025 Click to read The Century Plan: Where are we today, and where are we going? Click to read A huge investment in a brighter future: breaking ground on the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Posted on November 19, 2025 Click to read A huge investment in a brighter future: breaking ground on the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Click to read Transportation Improvement Program conformity analysis open for public comment through December 18, 2025 Posted on November 18, 2025 Click to read Transportation Improvement Program conformity analysis open for public comment through December 18, 2025 Click to read Historic transit legislation realizes CMAP’s vision for a stronger, more integrated system Posted on November 7, 2025 Click to read Historic transit legislation realizes CMAP’s vision for a stronger, more integrated system