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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

January 04, 2023

City of Chicago, Cook County & Six Chicagoland Counties Announce First-Ever Regional Partnership for Economic Development

Regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort to drive a regional economic strategy.

Read More

December 20, 2022

Traffic and transit ridership continues to shift in 2022

Transit and transportation use has changed significantly since the pandemic began in 2020.

Read More

December 01, 2022

Does improving accessibility boost local economies?

Improving accessibility is vital to creating more economically prosperous and livable communities. But to truly understand the financial benefits of accessibility, we need more research.

Read More

November 30, 2022

New tool and strategies to strengthen regional economic development

A new innovative tool on job quality and access will help CMAP, economic development organizations, and other partners improve northeastern Illinois’ economic position.

Read More

November 02, 2022

Celebrate your achievements with CMAP's 2023 Regional Excellence Awards

Have you worked on a project that has made our region more inclusive and thriving? Nominate it for a Regional Excellence Award.

Read More

October 28, 2022

Register now for free ADA training

Interested in improving accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in your community? Join our free training pilot.

Read More

October 28, 2022

National Pedestrian Safety Month brings attention to roadway safety crisis

In recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month, IDOT, with CMAP and other transportation partners, is bringing attention to the roadway safety crisis.

Read More

October 05, 2022

Regional leaders come together to maximize metropolitan Chicago’s economic growth

Leaders from the seven counties and City of Chicago, in partnership with economic development organizations, are shepherding a new era of regional economic cooperation.

Read More

September 28, 2022

How your community can use planning to act on climate change

Learn how your community can use CMAP's local emissions summaries to plan climate action.

Read More

September 14, 2022

High school students join CMAP to explore planning, metropolitan region

This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning welcomed high school students from across the region to learn about the opportunities and impacts of urban planning.

Read More

July 06, 2022

Apply for new federal infrastructure grants

Learn about the open grant opportunities provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Read More

April 25, 2022

Building an inclusive and thriving northeastern Illinois through public-private partnerships

A new CMAP program aims to use public-private partnerships to make the delivery of infrastructure projects more efficient and effective.

Read More

April 14, 2022

Communities can take a page from Barcelona’s playbook on green, pedestrian-friendly spaces

Our region's communities have started transforming streets to create attractive and welcoming spaces. Farther away, cities like Barcelona have used these designs in a grander way.

Read More

March 16, 2022

McHenry County shared services initiative leads to countywide social workers

A new police social worker program in McHenry County is the result of the county’s efforts to increase shared services among local governments.

Read More

March 10, 2022

Why improved accessibility, ADA compliance matters for northeastern Illinois

Read the latest on CMAP’s initiative to make infrastructure more accessible to everyone in the region.

Read More

March 08, 2022

Governor Pritzker’s 2023 budget proposal affects transportation, other priorities in northeastern Illinois

Learn how the state budget proposal affects transportation and other policy priorities in the region and across Illinois.

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

January 04, 2023

City of Chicago, Cook County & Six Chicagoland Counties Announce First-Ever Regional Partnership for Economic Development

Regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort to drive a regional economic strategy.

Read More

December 20, 2022

Traffic and transit ridership continues to shift in 2022

Transit and transportation use has changed significantly since the pandemic began in 2020.

Read More

December 01, 2022

Does improving accessibility boost local economies?

Improving accessibility is vital to creating more economically prosperous and livable communities. But to truly understand the financial benefits of accessibility, we need more research.

Read More

November 30, 2022

New tool and strategies to strengthen regional economic development

A new innovative tool on job quality and access will help CMAP, economic development organizations, and other partners improve northeastern Illinois’ economic position.

Read More

November 02, 2022

Celebrate your achievements with CMAP's 2023 Regional Excellence Awards

Have you worked on a project that has made our region more inclusive and thriving? Nominate it for a Regional Excellence Award.

Read More

October 28, 2022

Register now for free ADA training

Interested in improving accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in your community? Join our free training pilot.

Read More

October 28, 2022

National Pedestrian Safety Month brings attention to roadway safety crisis

In recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month, IDOT, with CMAP and other transportation partners, is bringing attention to the roadway safety crisis.

Read More

October 05, 2022

Regional leaders come together to maximize metropolitan Chicago’s economic growth

Leaders from the seven counties and City of Chicago, in partnership with economic development organizations, are shepherding a new era of regional economic cooperation.

Read More

September 28, 2022

How your community can use planning to act on climate change

Learn how your community can use CMAP's local emissions summaries to plan climate action.

Read More

September 14, 2022

High school students join CMAP to explore planning, metropolitan region

This summer, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning welcomed high school students from across the region to learn about the opportunities and impacts of urban planning.

Read More

July 06, 2022

Apply for new federal infrastructure grants

Learn about the open grant opportunities provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Read More

April 25, 2022

Building an inclusive and thriving northeastern Illinois through public-private partnerships

A new CMAP program aims to use public-private partnerships to make the delivery of infrastructure projects more efficient and effective.

Read More

April 14, 2022

Communities can take a page from Barcelona’s playbook on green, pedestrian-friendly spaces

Our region's communities have started transforming streets to create attractive and welcoming spaces. Farther away, cities like Barcelona have used these designs in a grander way.

Read More

March 16, 2022

McHenry County shared services initiative leads to countywide social workers

A new police social worker program in McHenry County is the result of the county’s efforts to increase shared services among local governments.

Read More

March 10, 2022

Why improved accessibility, ADA compliance matters for northeastern Illinois

Read the latest on CMAP’s initiative to make infrastructure more accessible to everyone in the region.

Read More

March 08, 2022

Governor Pritzker’s 2023 budget proposal affects transportation, other priorities in northeastern Illinois

Learn how the state budget proposal affects transportation and other policy priorities in the region and across Illinois.

Read More

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