As northeastern Illinois’ metropolitan planning organization, CMAP is the decision-making body for all regional transportation plans and programs. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) maintains the approved list of projects for the region — the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) — and selects projects for federal funding through the Carbon Reduction Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, Surface Transportation Program, and Transportation Alternatives Program. CMAP also offers technical assistance to communities for planning activities, grant readiness, and plan implementation, providing interagency expertise that can build up capacity and help better support the region’s transit network. Transportation Improvement Program Click to go to Transportation Improvement Program Planning Technical Assistance Program Click to go to Planning Technical Assistance Program Recent news Click to read Communities turn priorities into capital improvement plans Posted on Click to read Communities turn priorities into capital improvement plans 07.28.26 Click to read Five communities complete plans for more accessible streets and sidewalks Posted on Click to read Five communities complete plans for more accessible streets and sidewalks 07.23.26 Click to read What’s in a corridor plan? Village of La Grange creates one with support from CMAP Posted on Click to read What’s in a corridor plan? Village of La Grange creates one with support from CMAP 07.22.26 Click to read Housing readiness in action: Kane County approves plan that addresses the demand for housing Posted on Click to read Housing readiness in action: Kane County approves plan that addresses the demand for housing 06.30.26