April 29, 2021 CMAP Talks complete streets: Safe by design In northeastern Illinois, average annual traffic fatalities have grown by almost 17 percent since 2012. Communities increasingly are looking for solutions to improve the safety of all travelers. In our recent CMAP Talks webinar, we explored how policies and design practices for complete streets can better manage vehicle speeds and create safer conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists. Panelists included Tim Gustafson with the engineering and construction firm Epstein, Carlos Feliciano of the Illinois Department of Transportation, and Roopa Anjanappa with the City of Aurora. The discussion was moderated by Victoria Jacobsen, CMAP planner. Watch the webinar recording to learn more about complete streets design and safety. Learn more about complete streets Article by CMAP staff Stay connected with your community Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal Recent news Click to read Grand Avenue Corridor Plan: A new vision for Franklin Park’s future Posted on Click to read Grand Avenue Corridor Plan: A new vision for Franklin Park’s future Click to read Communities invited to apply for local planning assistance Posted on Click to read Communities invited to apply for local planning assistance Click to read Region unites on 2025-26 priority projects for federal investment Posted on Click to read Region unites on 2025-26 priority projects for federal investment Click to read CMAP launches regional questionnaire to shape future transportation plan Posted on Click to read CMAP launches regional questionnaire to shape future transportation plan