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Performance-Based Funding

New CMAP microsite describes a transparent, collaborative way to program highway funds. MORE

Local Technical Assistance and Community Planning Programs

Planning assistance and grants for local projects across metropolitan Chicago are now available through the RTA Community Planning Program and CMAP. MORE

Manufacturing Cluster Drill-Down Report

New CMAP report dispels the notion that our seven-county region's manufacturing heyday is in the past. MORE

Moving Forward: Implementation Report, 2012

Second annual GO TO 2040 report takes a quantitative look at the plan's implementation. MORE

Chicago region wins national planning award

On behalf of many organizations and individuals contributing to the success of GO TO 2040, CMAP proudly accepts the American Planning Association's first-ever National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Agency. MORE

CTA Red Line South Extension

New report, video, maps, and more describe the livability benefits of this GO TO 2040 major capital project. MORE

Congestion Pricing

CMAP computer models show the need to implement express toll lanes for improved traffic flow. MORE

Local Food Systems

A CMAP microsite features video and resources on how sustainable local food systems can boost economic development in metropolitan Chicago. MORE

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View a short video describing the GO TO 2040 plan.     

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June 26: Deadline for Local Planning Proposals

Applications are due at noon on Wednesday, June 26, to request planning assistance and grants for local projects that implement GO TO 2040.  See www.rtachicago.com/applications for details of the joint Regional Transportation Authority Community Planning Program and CMAP Local Technical Assistance Program.  See the program guide for eligibility requirements, plus the presentation from a related informational session.

 

Draft Regional Transit Strategic Plan

The Regional Transportation Authority released its draft Regional Transit Strategic Plan for public review.  The plan will guide decision making over the next five years.  Through July 1, 2013, residents can provide input by taking a ten-minute survey, which enables participants to submit formal comments, and/or attending one of eight open houses throughout the month of June.

 

CMAP receives ULI Chicago Vision Award

The Urban Land Institute Chicago honored the GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan and CMAP with a Vision Award for innovation in support of community development.  Thanks to our many local government, business, and nonprofit partners who have contributed to the plan's success. 

 

Congestion pricing: good for residents and region

An editorial by the Chicago Tribune highlights the benefits of CMAP's proposal to implement congestion pricing on two new facilities -- the Illinois Route 53 north extension and Illinois Route 120 bypass and the Elgin-O'Hare West Bypass -- plus new lanes on the I-90 Addams Tollway, the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway, and the I-55 Stevenson Expressway. See www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing/ for details of how express toll lanes help manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times. 

Livability report examines benefits of CTA Red Line South Extension

Extending the CTA Red Line south to 130th Street would significantly improve access to job opportunities, educational institutions, health facilities, and other resources for Greater Roseland residents, as described at cmap.illinois.gov/red-line in a livability report and video developed by the CMAP Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program in collaboration with the Developing Communities Project (DCP) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). 

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