The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) supports planning, research, and technical assistance in regionally significant focus areas Our work aligns with the development and implementation of the ON TO 2050 regional plan, among other objectives. CMAP’s budget and work plan contain more details on the agency’s annual activities and priorities. Climate & Natural Resources Click to go to Climate & Natural Resources Planning Click to go to Planning Regional Economy Click to go to Regional Economy Transportation Click to go to Transportation Recent news Click to read Accessible Public Engagement Training for local governments receives APA Illinois award Posted on Click to read Accessible Public Engagement Training for local governments receives APA Illinois award Click to read Three more communities benefit from technical assistance Posted on Click to read Three more communities benefit from technical assistance Click to read CMAP is hosting a first-of-its kind State of the Region event — get your tickets now! Posted on Click to read CMAP is hosting a first-of-its kind State of the Region event — get your tickets now! Click to read CMAP convenes regional partners and peer MPOs to outline shared principles for the next federal transportation reauthorization Posted on Click to read CMAP convenes regional partners and peer MPOs to outline shared principles for the next federal transportation reauthorization