The Regional ADA Coordinators Group is the latest step in CMAP’s work to make the region more accessible and inclusive.
The data-rich snapshots summarize key details for the region’s counties, municipalities, and Chicago community areas.
Video recordings and materials from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) new accessibility training workshops are available in CMAP’s library of training materials. The two workshops cover: Other topics available, all with closed captioning and American Sign Language translation,…
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act require from local governments? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities. Under Title II of the ADA, people…
Learn how northeastern Illinois can improve safety for bicyclists while promoting accessibility for all roadway users
Thank you to the more than 130 attendees who joined CMAP and our regional partners for the fall accessibility training series. Learning about accessibility compliance — and putting those lessons into practice — are important steps toward making our region…
ADA compliance can be costly for communities — but the financial benefits may be bigger. A cracked sidewalk. A train platform without an elevator. A busy intersection with no audio signals. For many people in our region, these are more…
Our transportation system is meant to be a literal route to opportunity, helping residents get to jobs, shop for basic necessities, socialize with family and friends, and grow the communities they call home. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)…
Planning for aging populations is not a new concept, but it is becoming more important as the number of seniors in northeastern Illinois grows. About 13 percent of the region’s population — more than 1 million people — were seniors…
Key findings Executive summary Northeastern Illinois’ senior population is growing, particularly in northern Cook, western McHenry, and southern Will counties, according to a new analysis by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The region’s senior population is projected to…