December 14, 2023 Looking ahead: safety action plans in northeastern Illinois The Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) is taking an exciting next step — safety action planning efforts will kick off in early 2024. Six counties in the region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will) will develop safety action plans as part of STAR. The plans will identify context-specific strategies to improve roadway safety for all users, particularly for people walking, biking, or using a wheelchair. STAR is implemented by CMAP and is primarily funded by a $4 million federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, with additional funding support from the Illinois Department of Transportation and county partners. Article by Kaitlin Cernak Stay connected with your community Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal Related news Click to read Countywide safety action plans adopted — local governments can apply for traffic safety implementation funding by June 26 Posted on Click to read Countywide safety action plans adopted — local governments can apply for traffic safety implementation funding by June 26 Click to read CMAP releases Existing Conditions report to inform the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan Posted on Click to read CMAP releases Existing Conditions report to inform the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan 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