Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Regional Economy Committee meeting
2026-06-25 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | CMAP Office, DuPage County Conference Room, 433 W Van Buren, Ste 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Regional Economy Committee serves as a resource on economy issues to CMAP’s committees, working groups, and staff.

Driving change: a regional dialogue on transportation for the next century
2026-06-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 North Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL, 60432, United States
Northeastern Illinois needs more than money to fix its transportation infrastructure. It needs a 21st century regional strategy.
Our region’s legacy assets are reaching the end of their useful life at the same time new demands are emerging. How do we invest in and innovate our transportation system for the next century?
On June 23, join regional leaders and national experts in Joliet for a future-focused transportation conversation. Experts from other regions of the country will share infrastructure success stories and discuss how they broke through the status quo.
Museum doors open at 10:00 a.m. for those who want to arrive early to explore the museum.
The program begins at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served.
The future of the region’s transportation infrastructure will be shaped by the conversations had in rooms like this one. Connect with leaders from government, business, industry, philanthropy, and academia for interactive discussions on the specific strategies needed to support growth, mobility, and economic opportunity.
The road ahead will require reinvestment, rethinking and above all, regional cooperation.
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This event is part of CMAP’s Catalyst Series — a set of conversations and convenings that are shaping The Century Plan.
The Century Plan is a long-term vision for a better, stronger future for northeastern Illinois. On behalf of the region, CMAP is leading this initiative, which invites voices across government, civic spheres, business, and communities to prioritize what the region will need to thrive decades into the future.
Building a region that thrives far into the future requires bold actions by leaders from every sector, working together. That’s what The Century Plan is all about: sparking honest dialog, game-changing commitments, and a willingness to try new approaches.

Council of Mayors Executive Committee workshop
2026-06-16 09:30 - 11:00 | IL
The Council of Mayors Executive Committee serves as a municipal advisory body to CMAP and makes recommendations on transportation funding decisions.

Council of Mayors Executive Committee - workshop
2026-06-16 09:30 - 11:00 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States

MPO Policy Committee meeting
2026-06-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-12 09:30 - 11:30 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee is the decision-making body for all regional transportation plans and programs in northeastern Illinois.

Executive Committee meeting
2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Virtual meeting format, Zoom link provided upon registration
The Executive Committee performs certain activities on behalf of the CMAP Board.

CMAP Board meeting
2026-06-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-08 09:30 - 11:30 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Board provides operational oversight to CMAP.

Connect Franklin Park public information meeting
2026-06-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Franklin Park Police Station, 9451 W. Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, 60131, United States
The Connect Franklin Park initiative is a grade separation project focused on improving safety, mobility, and connectivity within the village that began in the late summer of 2025. This project was developed to address key transportation challenges facing Franklin Park, particularly the presence of five at‑grade railroad crossings. The goal of the Connect Franklin Park initiative is to plan and design grade separations that reduce travel delays and enhance safety and access for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, and emergency response vehicles.
The first public information meeting, held in December 2025, provided an overview of the project, including background information on Franklin Park, identified transportation needs, an evaluation of grade separation alternatives, and preliminary urban design concepts. The meeting also featured a design exercise and facilitated discussion to gather community input. If you were unable to attend the first meeting, all materials are on the website.
You are invited to attend the second of our three planned public information meetings, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at the Franklin Park Police Station. At this meeting, the village and project team will present and gather feedback on the proposed underpass and pedestrian walkway. Community design concepts related to this project will also be available for public review and input.

Regional ADA Coordinators Group
2026-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The final meeting of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Regional ADA Coordinators Group.
Accommodations:
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Accessibility@cmap.illinois.gov.

Addressing utility climate and drought preparedness
2026-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This workshop is offered as part of the Shared Waters, Shared Future, a five-part virtual workshop series designed to bring people together to address the region’s pressing water supply issues.
Water challenges require proactive, collaborative solutions. Through interactive sessions, expert presentations, and collaborative exercises, this workshop series will help participants gain actionable strategies and planning tools to improve water management and efficiency.
Utility climate and drought preparedness: Discover tools and strategies to prepare utilities for climate impacts and drought conditions.

Community Advisory Committee
2026-06-02 09:30 - 11:00 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Community Advisory Committee provides community-focused perspectives to inform CMAP’s initiatives, expand the agency’s understanding of community issues, and articulate local and regional challenges and opportunities.

Transportation Committee meeting
2026-05-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:30 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Transportation Committee serves as a resource on transportation issues to CMAP’s committees, working groups, and staff.

Climate Committee meeting
2026-05-14 13:00 - 14:30 | CMAP Office, DuPage County Conference Room, 433 W Van Buren, Ste 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Climate Committee serves as a resource on climate issues to CMAP’s committees, working groups, and staff.

CMAQ, CRP, & TAP Project Selection Committee meeting
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The CMAQ, CRP, & TAP Project Selection Committee guides the development of the list of projects to be funded through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality, Carbon Reduction, and Transportation Alternatives programs.

STP Project Selection Committee meeting
2026-05-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 09:30 - 11:00 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The Surface Transportation Program (STP) Project Selection Committee guides the development of the list of projects to be funded through the STP Shared Fund.

Executive Committee meeting - canceled, lack of quorum
2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Virtual meeting format, Zoom link provided upon registration

Regional ADA Coordinators Group
2026-05-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
The eleventh meeting of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Regional ADA Coordinators Group.
Meeting details
At this meeting, Dr. Yochai Eisenberg with the Great Lakes ADA Center at UIC will be sharing guidance on how communities can measure progress throughout implementation of their ADA Transition Plans. Developed in partnership with a panel of subject matter experts, the guide uses detailed metrics to assess progress toward plan goals. Dr. Eisenberg’s presentation will discuss the methodology behind tool creation and how ADA coordinators can use it to support Transition Plan efforts.

Topic: Project Sidewalk overview and ADA Transition Plan process guide
When: Tuesday, May 12, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Virtual meeting format: Zoom link will be provided upon registration
Register here

Accommodations:
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Accessibility@cmap.illinois.gov.

Transportation Technology and Operations Coalition meeting
2026-05-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
The Transportation Technology and Operations Coalition is a forum for transportation professionals to discuss a variety of topics.

Great Lakes, High Stakes: Managing our water advantage
2026-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | CMAP Office, Cook County Conference Room, 433 W. Van Buren St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event will now be held at CMAP’s offices at The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren St. in downtown Chicago.
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Join leaders for a timely, future-focused conversation about how we can work together to protect and strengthen our region’s water systems.

Reserve your spot!
For generations, Lake Michigan has given northeastern Illinois an extraordinary advantage: abundant, clean drinking water that has powered our growth and shaped our identity. But aging infrastructure, rising demand, and evolving industrial needs are testing the resilience of one of our greatest assets.
On May 6, join regional leaders for a timely, future-focused conversation about how the region can work together to protect and strengthen our Great Lakes advantage. This event is affiliated with Chicago Water Week, presented by Current.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will lead a discussion on how the region can turn water abundance into long-term strength through thoughtful stewardship and stronger coordination across the systems that manage it.
Connect with leaders from government, business, industry, philanthropy, and academia for an interactive exchange on the future of water in our region.
This event is part of CMAP’s Catalyst Series, a set of conversations and convenings that are shaping The Century Plan.
Building a region that thrives far into the future requires bold actions by leaders from every sector, working together. That’s what The Century Plan is all about: sparking honest dialog, game-changing commitments, and a willingness to try new approaches.
Water is one of the defining ingredients of that future. Join us!

Thank you to our Century Sponsors:

Regional Economy Committee workshop
2026-04-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual

Creating a water sustainability plan
2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Learn how communities can move from understanding water supply challenges to developing practical sustainability plans. This workshop will introduce water sustainability planning, highlight peer examples, and explore how water supply considerations can be integrated into planning.

What we’ll cover:

What is water supply sustainability planning?

Water sustainability planning in practice

Groundwater data, tools, and planning applications

Integrating groundwater resource awareness into planning

Guest speakers include:

Wei Han, water supply program manager, Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Claudia Hochstein, water supply plans and conservation consultant, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Tom Dumm, senior technical manager, Ramboll

Kathleen Smith, senior associate, Hazen and Sawyer

Dan Hadley, associate research scientist, University of Illinois State Water Survey

Dave Hart, PhD, hydrologist/geologist, Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

Dan Whalen, geological engineer, William & Work

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This workshop is offered as part of the Shared Waters, Shared Future, a five-part virtual workshop series designed to bring people together to address the region’s pressing water supply issues.
Water challenges require proactive, collaborative solutions. Through interactive sessions, expert presentations, and collaborative exercises, this workshop series will help participants gain actionable strategies and planning tools to improve water management and efficiency.

Technical Assistance Call for Projects open house
2026-04-08 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Join at any time to ask staff questions about the RTA’s Community Planning and CMAP’s Technical Assistance Call for Projects, including about the application process, specific project ideas, etc.
