October 29, 2012
Letting drivers pay to avoid expressway delays
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The Chicago Tribune editorial page expresses support for CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times. 

October 29, 2012
Elmhurst Alderman Spreads the Word About Energy Efficiency Program, Rebates for Homeowners by Karen Chadra
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Energy
The article describes a "house party" held by Elmhurst’s 1st Ward Alderman Diane Gutenkauf to promote Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) rebates of up to $1,750 (an estimated 70-percent cost savings) for upgrades residents can make to improve the quality of their homes.

October 28, 2012
Energy Impact Illinois touts rebate program for homeowners by Mike Danahey
Published by Elgin Courier-News
TOPICS: Energy
The article covers how Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) is offering up to $1,750 in rebates for upgrades to the home.

October 25, 2012
Putting our toolbox to work in a tough economy with congestion pricing by Mary Sue Barrett
Published by Metropolitan Planning Council
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
Metropolitan Planning Council’s President MarySue Barrett’s blog post expresses support for CMAP's congestion pricing initiative (www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing) and explores congestion pricing and innovative financing mechanisms, as advocated by MPC in a 2010 series of case studies, The Road Less Traveled: Exploring Congestion Pricing in Chicago. 

October 24, 2012
Berwyn comprehensive plan completed, Cicero’s underway by Brett Schweinberg
Published by My Suburban Life
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the adoption of comprehensive plan for the City of Berwyn and the update of the City of Cicero comprehensive plan. Both projects are through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.

October 21, 2012
Poll: Should Congestion Fees be Charged to Reduce Traffic? by Brian Slupski
Published by Patch.com
The article covers CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times. 

October 17, 2012
Patch Flash: CMAP Pushes for Pricier Tolls, Faster Commute by Claudia Lenart
Published Patch.com
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times. 

October 17, 2012
Will Chicago Back Congestion-Pricing Plans? by Jonathan Netter
Published by Planetizen
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
This post covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing, based on computer-model analysis that demonstrates the need for congestion pricing as a tool to manage traffic for faster, reliable travel times.