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September 28, 2023

Northeastern Illinois awarded $500k federal grant to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change

Over the next three years, this award will support research and modeling, to better understand the types and scale of action needed to foster a clean energy transition for the region’s transpor...

Read More

September 13, 2023

Regional leaders deliberate Plan of Action for Regional Transit

The meeting marks a milestone toward achieving a legislative mandate requiring CMAP to develop recommendations that address the looming fiscal crisis and propose solutions that transform and st...

Read More

September 01, 2023

Plan of Action for Regional Transit now available

The draft PART report outlines solutions to the fiscal challenges facing our region's transit system, and recommends changes to transform and strengthen it for the future.

Read More

August 23, 2023

Fall 2023 ADA trainings registration now open!

Register now for free fall ADA trainings!

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August 21, 2023

CMAP welcomes comments on draft public participation plan

Your feedback is important because the Public Participation Plan guides CMAP’s proactive engagement of the residents and constituencies of northeastern Illinois.

Read More

August 15, 2023

CMAP and regional stakeholders finalize recommendations to address transit crisis

The proposed Plan of Action for Regional Transit (PART) is in the final stages of development, and will be presented to the Board and MPO Policy Committee in September.

Read More

July 26, 2023

Recent flash floods highlight need to mitigate urban flooding

Learn about what causes urban flooding and what we can do about it.

Read More

June 23, 2023

Master plan for Illinois International Port District earns honor from NARC

Illinois International Port District master plan — created through CMAP's technical assistance program — is earning accolades.

Read More

June 13, 2023

Prospective funding shortages and transportation needs complicate Governor Pritzker’s 2024 budget

CMAP analyzed how Illinois' FY24 budget affects fiscal sustainability, transportation, and other policy priorities in the region and across the state.

Read More

May 25, 2023

Our Great Rivers grantees to implement plan recommendations

Four grantees will implement recommendations from plans created through CMAP's technical assistance program: Illinois International Port District and Chicago's Albany Park, Hegewisch, and McKin...

Read More

May 17, 2023

Celebrating public service and regional excellence; focusing on the Plan of Action for Regional Transit

Executive Director Erin Aleman talks about recent activities at CMAP and in the region.

Read More

May 12, 2023

What your community needs to know about accessory dwelling units

As more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.

Read More

April 17, 2023

Transit reform top of mind for northeastern Illinois' transportation leaders

CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman and other transportation leaders shared thoughts on the importance of transit reform and the changes needed to ensure the viability of transit.

Read More

March 30, 2023

State of the Region 2023: Northeastern Illinois supports equity and resilience in new survey; 7 community projects and leaders lauded for achievements

The State of the Region program celebrates the organizations and individuals successfully working to improve northeastern Illinois, its communities, and its people.

Read More

February 22, 2023

Region convenes to discuss local climate action planning

In a recent CMAP Talks webinar, panelists discussed how communities can take climate action and resources you can use.

Read More

February 09, 2023

Help plan for a sustainable water supply

This month, CMAP will begin a project with the Northwest Water Planning Alliance to create a water supply sustainability plan for the five-county, 80-community area.

Read More

February 01, 2023

Northeastern Illinois awarded $5 million grant to improve traffic safety across the region

A major federal grant will fund the Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program and address the sharp rise in traffic deaths, particularly among pedestrians and bicyclists.

Read More

January 23, 2023

Region comes together to agree on priority projects for northeastern Illinois

CMAP worked with partners and stakeholders throughout northeastern Illinois to identify high-priority projects for infrastructure law funding.

Read More

January 18, 2023

Northeastern Illinois launches PART project aims to secure financial viability of nation's 2nd largest transit system

The development of a plan for a stronger and more financially secure transit system for Chicagoland is now underway through PART: the Plan of Action for Regional Transit.

Read More

January 09, 2023

New report details vision, recommendations to reimagine mobility in northeastern Illinois

A new multi-year study lays out a detailed strategy and foundational groundwork for regional leaders to use when tackling the looming transit funding crisis.

Read More


September 28, 2023

Northeastern Illinois awarded $500k federal grant to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change

Over the next three years, this award will support research and modeling, to better understand the types and scale of action needed to foster a clean energy transition for the region’s transpor...

Read More

September 13, 2023

Regional leaders deliberate Plan of Action for Regional Transit

The meeting marks a milestone toward achieving a legislative mandate requiring CMAP to develop recommendations that address the looming fiscal crisis and propose solutions that transform and st...

Read More

September 01, 2023

Plan of Action for Regional Transit now available

The draft PART report outlines solutions to the fiscal challenges facing our region's transit system, and recommends changes to transform and strengthen it for the future.

Read More

August 23, 2023

Fall 2023 ADA trainings registration now open!

Register now for free fall ADA trainings!

Read More

August 21, 2023

CMAP welcomes comments on draft public participation plan

Your feedback is important because the Public Participation Plan guides CMAP’s proactive engagement of the residents and constituencies of northeastern Illinois.

Read More

August 15, 2023

CMAP and regional stakeholders finalize recommendations to address transit crisis

The proposed Plan of Action for Regional Transit (PART) is in the final stages of development, and will be presented to the Board and MPO Policy Committee in September.

Read More

July 26, 2023

Recent flash floods highlight need to mitigate urban flooding

Learn about what causes urban flooding and what we can do about it.

Read More

June 23, 2023

Master plan for Illinois International Port District earns honor from NARC

Illinois International Port District master plan — created through CMAP's technical assistance program — is earning accolades.

Read More

June 13, 2023

Prospective funding shortages and transportation needs complicate Governor Pritzker’s 2024 budget

CMAP analyzed how Illinois' FY24 budget affects fiscal sustainability, transportation, and other policy priorities in the region and across the state.

Read More

May 25, 2023

Our Great Rivers grantees to implement plan recommendations

Four grantees will implement recommendations from plans created through CMAP's technical assistance program: Illinois International Port District and Chicago's Albany Park, Hegewisch, and McKin...

Read More

May 17, 2023

Celebrating public service and regional excellence; focusing on the Plan of Action for Regional Transit

Executive Director Erin Aleman talks about recent activities at CMAP and in the region.

Read More

May 12, 2023

What your community needs to know about accessory dwelling units

As more communities look to expand housing types, they may consider a simple idea: accessory dwelling units.

Read More

April 17, 2023

Transit reform top of mind for northeastern Illinois' transportation leaders

CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman and other transportation leaders shared thoughts on the importance of transit reform and the changes needed to ensure the viability of transit.

Read More

March 30, 2023

State of the Region 2023: Northeastern Illinois supports equity and resilience in new survey; 7 community projects and leaders lauded for achievements

The State of the Region program celebrates the organizations and individuals successfully working to improve northeastern Illinois, its communities, and its people.

Read More

February 22, 2023

Region convenes to discuss local climate action planning

In a recent CMAP Talks webinar, panelists discussed how communities can take climate action and resources you can use.

Read More

February 09, 2023

Help plan for a sustainable water supply

This month, CMAP will begin a project with the Northwest Water Planning Alliance to create a water supply sustainability plan for the five-county, 80-community area.

Read More

February 01, 2023

Northeastern Illinois awarded $5 million grant to improve traffic safety across the region

A major federal grant will fund the Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program and address the sharp rise in traffic deaths, particularly among pedestrians and bicyclists.

Read More

January 23, 2023

Region comes together to agree on priority projects for northeastern Illinois

CMAP worked with partners and stakeholders throughout northeastern Illinois to identify high-priority projects for infrastructure law funding.

Read More

January 18, 2023

Northeastern Illinois launches PART project aims to secure financial viability of nation's 2nd largest transit system

The development of a plan for a stronger and more financially secure transit system for Chicagoland is now underway through PART: the Plan of Action for Regional Transit.

Read More

January 09, 2023

New report details vision, recommendations to reimagine mobility in northeastern Illinois

A new multi-year study lays out a detailed strategy and foundational groundwork for regional leaders to use when tackling the looming transit funding crisis.

Read More

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