Posted on December 21, 2012 1:38 PM
CMAP News Coverage, 10-2 to 10-16-12
October 16, 2012
Would You Pay to Use Express Lanes During Rush Hour?
Published by Chicagoist
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
This 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 16, 2012
Chicago Congestion Pricing Plan Unveiled: Could New Lanes Cut Commute Times?
Published by Huffington Post
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.
October 15, 2012
Meeting Elgin Sidewalks and Bus Stops Scheduled for November by Mike Danahey
Published by Courier-News
TOPICS: LTA, Transportation
The article covers an upcoming meeting for the development of a sidewalk gap and transit stop study. The project is being developed through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program.
October 15, 2012
Proposed express toll lanes promise to cut commute -- for a price
Published by WGN-TV
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The video covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing. CMAP's Jesse Elam is interviewed.
October 15, 2012
Transportation group has plan to solve Chicago's gridlock – but it'll cost you by Eliot Ramos
Published by WBEZ 91.5
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.
October 16, 2012
The Price to Avoid Traffic
Published by Fox News Chicago
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing
The article and video covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.
October 15, 2012
Getting Around: How much are you willing to pay to avoid traffic? by John Hilkevitch
Published by Chicago Tribune
TOPICS: Congestion Pricing, Transportation
The article covers the launch of CMAP’s Congestion Pricing initiative and website www.cmap.illinois.gov/congestion-pricing.
October 13, 2012
MP Reviews Future Housing Situation
Published by Journal & Topics
TOPICS: LTA, Housing
The article covers a meeting in Mount Prospect last week for development of the Homes for a Changing Region project with the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. The article quotes CMAP's Jonathan Burch and the project is through CMAP’s LTA program.
October 11, 2012
Help for home energy efficiency by Felicia Dechter
Published by Oak Park Sun Times
TOPICS: Energy
Columnist Felicia Dechter wrote about her experience attending one of the Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) community outreach events.
October 10, 2012
Grow Local Food Here in Suburbs, CMAP Says by Claudia Lenart
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Local food, LTA
The article appears on the Park Ridge website and covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.
October 8, 2012
CMAP Wants to Bring More Local Food to Your Table by Claudia Lenart
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: Local Food, LTA
The article appeared on the Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and Deerfield Patch websites and covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.
October 8, 2012
Lifestyle corridor plan would provide connections for walkers and bikers in and around Antioch by Mick Zawislak
Published by Patch.com
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a lifestyle corridor plan for the Village of Antioch. The project is being developed through CMAP’s LTA program.
October 5, 2012
Norridge moves forward on comprehensive plan by Cathryn Gran
Published by Harwood Heights News
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the review of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Norridge. This project is through CMAP’s LTA program.
October 5, 2012
Residents Share Their Vision for Elburn by Susan O’Neill
Published by Elburn Herald
TOPICS: LTA, Land use
The article covers the development of a comprehensive plan for the Village of Elburn. This project is funded with a Community Planning program grant through CMAP’s LTA program.
October 4, 2012
CMAP Eyes Local Farm-To-Table Movement As Jobs Creator
Published by Chicagoist
TOPICS: Local food, LTA
The article covers CMAP’s video and microsite to support local food systems.