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 Chicago carries the nation’s freight; merger must carry its weight Posted on Click to read Chicago carries the nation’s freight; merger must carry its weight 09.04.26 Click to read Regional Mobility Council supports accessibility decisions across northeastern Illinois Posted on Click to read Regional Mobility Council supports accessibility decisions across northeastern Illinois 09.03.26 Click to read Regional ADA Coordinators Group builds a lasting foundation for accessibility Posted on Click to read Regional ADA Coordinators Group builds a lasting foundation for accessibility 08.25.26 Click to read How CMAP’s Community Data Snapshots support local planning and public engagement Posted on Click to read How CMAP’s Community Data Snapshots support local planning and public engagement 08.24.26