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 Midlothian adopts plan to make village streets safer Posted on Click to read Midlothian adopts plan to make village streets safer 09.16.26 Click to read CMAP launches 2026 Municipal Survey to better understand local needs Posted on Click to read CMAP launches 2026 Municipal Survey to better understand local needs 09.14.26 Click to read What is the Council of Mayors? Posted on Click to read What is the Council of Mayors? 09.01.26 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