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 Share your feedback on northeastern Illinois’ transportation future Posted on Click to read Share your feedback on northeastern Illinois’ transportation future 06.12.26 Click to read CMAP awards technical assistance to 26 communities across northeastern Illinois Posted on Click to read CMAP awards technical assistance to 26 communities across northeastern Illinois 06.10.26 Click to read Communities invited to apply for local planning assistance Posted on Click to read Communities invited to apply for local planning assistance 03.30.26 Click to read Accessibility in action across the region Posted on Click to read Accessibility in action across the region 03.03.26