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Travel trends

See the latest ON TO 2050 snapshot report, Travel Trends: Understanding how our region moves. 

 

ON TO 2050 snapshot

Regional Economy and Clusters: Building on our strengths is the first in a series of ON TO 2050 snapshot reports.

Tracking congestion

CMAP's Quarterly Congestion Report has a new, highly interactive format.

Gen X and Millennials in 2050

Register for the next ON TO 2050 Big Ideas Forum on October 27.

Updates

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September 23, 2016  

CMAP Weekly Update, 9-23-16

Get all the latest agency news in our weekly email, sent each Friday to partners and stakeholders. Read More About CMAP Weekly Update, 9-23-16
September 21, 2016  

Chinatown Community Vision Plan wins APA award

Congratulations to Chicago's Chinatown community, which will receive the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association 2016 Strategic Plan Award.  CMAP's Local Technical Assistance... Read More About Chinatown Community Vision Plan wins APA award
September 16, 2016  

Call for ON TO 2050 Regionally Significant Projects

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region's official comprehensive planning organization.  The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new comprehensive... Read More About Call for ON TO 2050 Regionally Significant Projects
September 9, 2016  

CMAP Weekly Update, 9-9-16

Get all the latest agency news in our weekly email, sent each Friday to partners and stakeholders. Read More About CMAP Weekly Update, 9-9-16
August 31, 2016  

Union Station Transit Center to debut

The City of Chicago has announced that the Union Station Transit Center (USTC), a state-of-the-art new CTA bus boarding facility, will begin service on Sunday, September 4.  CMAP is pleased... Read More About Union Station Transit Center to debut
August 26, 2016  

Advanced industry growth in the Chicago region

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's (CMAP) regional economic indicators  microsite  features key measures of metropolitan Chicago's economy and, where applicable,... Read More About Advanced industry growth in the Chicago region
August 26, 2016  

Freight land use clusters in northeastern Illinois

Freight is a critical component of the regional economy in northeastern Illinois and generates significant transportation demand across multiple modes. While much of the Chicago Metropolitan... Read More About Freight land use clusters in northeastern Illinois
July 28, 2016  

Use of local transportation user fees in northeastern Illinois

Municipalities across northeastern Illinois are responsible for more than 20,000 miles of roadway, accounting for nearly 70 percent of regionwide mileage.  The region's transportation... Read More About Use of local transportation user fees in northeastern Illinois
July 27, 2016  

FTA publishes transit asset management rule

On July 26, 2016, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) released a final rule on transit asset management. It is part of a series of new federal performance-measurement rules initiated... Read More About FTA publishes transit asset management rule
July 8, 2016  

Legislation creates an innovative mechanism to fund major transit infrastructure

Our region's transportation network is one of its most important assets, key to our economic prosperity. While our transportation system enjoys a global reputation, it is aging quickly and... Read More About Legislation creates an innovative mechanism to fund major transit infrastructure
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CMAP is...

CMAP is the comprehensive regional planning agency for metropolitan Chicago.

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CMAP is leading the implementation of GO TO 2040, the long-range plan for northeastern Illinois.

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CMAP is 284 municipalities and seven counties working in collaboration to ensure sustainable prosperity and quality of life.

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CMAP is overseen by an uncompensated board appointed by the region's municipal and county leaders.

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CMAP is the recent recipient of awards from the American Planning Association, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Transportation Research Board, and more.

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Partner Spotlight

IEPA safeguards the state's natural resources from pollution and provides a healthy environment for its citizens.
 
The WCGL is a not-for-profit intergovernmental organization of 30 municipalities and Will County, representing over 675,000 residents.
Instituto del Progreso Latino contributes to the development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training, and employment.
CUPPA is committeed to providing innovative urban planning and public management education that puts engaged research to purposeful use.
 
Prairie State College is a two-year community college offering associate degrees, technical and career certificates, and adult, corporate, and continuing education.
NHS is a nonprofit neighborhood revitalization organization committeed to helping homeowners and neighborhoods throughout Chicago, South Suburban Cook County, and Elgin.
 
CDOT keeps the city's surface transportation networks and public way safe for users, environmentally sustainable, and in a state of good repairs.
The Lan-Oak Park District strives to enhance the quality of life for all Lansing residents by providing clean, safe parks, and well-developed recreational facilities. 
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