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 2025 Annual Report: Solving for tomorrow, today Posted on Click to read 2025 Annual Report: Solving for tomorrow, today Click to read New policy briefs support development of the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan Posted on Click to read New policy briefs support development of the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan Click to read Advancing a road usage charge to secure Illinois’ transportation future Posted on Click to read Advancing a road usage charge to secure Illinois’ transportation future Click to read CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman Recognized by the Civic Federation with Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award Posted on Click to read CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman Recognized by the Civic Federation with Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award