January 12, 2024 CMAP adopts new public participation plan CMAP’s Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee approved a new public participation plan for the agency at its January meeting. Every four years, CMAP creates a public participation plan to inform regional stakeholders about opportunities to guide the agency’s work and to commit to best practices for proactive, meaningful, and inclusive public engagement. The public participation plan guides CMAP’s proactive engagement of the residents and stakeholders of northeastern Illinois and provides residents with guidance on participating in regional policy development and decision-making processes. CMAP is proud to bring innovation to its public engagement initiatives with illustrated magazines for its local planning projects, expansion of its online engagement platform, and deepening engagement through the Community Alliance for Regional Equity. Article by Joan Smedinghoff Stay connected with your community Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal Related news 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 Click to read The Century Plan: Where are we today, and where are we going? Posted on Click to read The Century Plan: Where are we today, and where are we going? Click to read Transportation Improvement Program conformity analysis open for public comment through December 18, 2025 Posted on Click to read Transportation Improvement Program conformity analysis open for public comment through December 18, 2025 Click to read State of the Region event brings together leaders and stakeholders to launch "The Century Plan" — Solving for tomorrow, today Posted on Click to read State of the Region event brings together leaders and stakeholders to launch "The Century Plan" — Solving for tomorrow, today